Abz Love

Abz Love
Love performing with Five in 2001
Background information
Birth nameRichard Abidin Breen
Also known as
  • Abs
  • Abs Breen
Born (1979-06-29) 29 June 1979
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1997–2003
2013–present
Member ofFive
Formerly ofBoyz on Block

Richard Abidin Breen (born 29 June 1979), better known as Abz Love, is an English singer, rapper, and songwriter. Abz is a member of the boy band Five and was also a member of the supergroup Boyz on Block.

In 2003, he released his debut solo album, Abstract Theory, which earned him a further three top-ten hits. In 2013, he appeared on All Star Mr & Mrs and became the runner-up for Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother 12. In 2015, Love starred in BBC Two's documentary series Country Strife: Abz on the Farm, followed by a Christmas special titled Country Strife: Abz on the Christmas Farm.