About Mark Ashton
Born 1949. Mark Ashton is a British painter, singer and drummer.
Mark Ashton is a British musician, best known as the drummer of the band Rare Bird, known for their single "Sympathy".
Musical career Ashton started his musical career playing drums for progressive rock band Rare Bird, formed in 1969 by organist Graham Field. Their first single Sympathy, written by Field, reached #27 in the UK and sold three million copies around the world. Ashton left Rare Bird along with Graham Field in 1971, and later formed the band Headstone. After his new band failed to achieve success, Ashton started a solo career releasing three albums.
Discography Solo albums
1978 Mark Ashton (20th Century) 1979 Solo (Arista) 1988 Modern Pilgrims (RCA)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Mark Ashton's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Ashton?
British musician and painter
When was Mark Ashton born?
Mark Ashton was born on 23 June 1949 in Bridge.
What is Mark Ashton's occupation?
Mark Ashton is a painter, singer and drummer.
What nationality is Mark Ashton?
Mark Ashton is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Ashton (musician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Ashton. https://biography.guide/mark-ashton/
MLA: "Mark Ashton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-ashton/.
Chicago: "Mark Ashton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-ashton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC