Real name: Mark Towner Williams

Mark T. Williams was born in Los Angeles, California in April 1958. Music industry veteran, both as touring and session musician on drums and vocals. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and record producer on numerous albums and live performances of well-known artists such as Don Henley, Cher, Air Supply, Eddie Money, Crosby Stills & Nash, Tina Tuner, Paul Rodgers and others since he started his professional career when he was only fifteen.

Mark T. Williams started to release his solo albums as Lionel's Dad with his first solo album titled "Lionel's Dad" in 1995. He continues to release his solo albums with guests on every Lionel's Dad record.

Son of John Williams (4) and Barbara Ruick, brother of Joseph Williams.