A1 (stylised as a1) are a British-Norwegian boy band that formed in
1998. The original line-up consists of Paul Marazzi, Christian
Ingebrigtsen, Mark Read and Ben Adams. Ingebrigtsen is originally from
Oslo, Norway, but the other members originate from London.A1 (stylised
as a1) are a British-Norwegian boy band that formed in 1998. The
original line-up consists of Paul Marazzi, Christian Ingebrigtsen,
Mark Read and Ben Adams. Ingebrigtsen is originally from Oslo, Norway,
but the other members originate from London.Their debut single, "Be
the First to Believe", entered the UK Singles Chart at number six in
mid-1999. They achieved chart success in the UK and other parts of the
world in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly Southeast Asia.
In the UK, they scored two number ones and six other top 10 hits,
seven of which were written by the band. Adding to this, they also won
a BRIT Award for "British Breakthrough Act" in 2001. They were managed
by band manager Tim Byrne, who also formed Steps.Marazzi left the band
in 2002, citing personal reasons. The three remaining members
subsequently decided to split due to exhaustion from being on the road
for the best part of four years straight. A1 (group) Top Movies & Young Movies