50 Years of Boy Bands
No matter your age, you'll never forget your first boy band crush. Look back on the male vocal groups of yesterday and today.
The Oprah Winfrey Show | November 04, 2010
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Established: New Edition producer Maurice Starr discovered the boys during a 1985 talent search in Boston and formed the group. Members: Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight. Biggest hits: "Hangin' Tough," "I'll Be Loving You Forever," "Step by Step," "Cover Girl," "You Got It (The Right Stuff)." Awards: The group took home Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Pop/Rock Album at the 1990 American Music Awards. Memorable Moment: Fans in their 30s and 40s screamed like teenagers when New Kids on the Block reunited and performed live on The Today Show in 2008. Trademark style: Overalls, patterned sweaters. Best lyric: "Listen up, everybody / If you wanna take a chance / Just get on the floor / And do the New Kids' dance" — "Hangin' Tough" Where they are today: The New Kids went their separate ways in 1994. Jordan found solo success, and Danny started a record label. Donnie made his mark in movies like The Sixth Sense, while Joey became a regular on Fox's Boston Public and competed in Dancing with the Stars. Jonathan started a real estate career. In 2008, the band reunited and released a new album, The Block. They will tour with the Backstreet Boys in spring 2011. |
