If you grew up in the ’80s, ’90s, or even if you were a 2000 baby, you must have heard of the R&B and pop sensation that is New Edition. From the projects of Boston, all the way to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the story of New Edition becoming a boy band and their ensuing breakups and reunions makes for a dramatic story full of fist fights, solo artists, replacement members, and financial woes. This boy band has been through it all. They have tons of top of the chart hit singles and even many platinum albums. This band was the inspiration for the famous group New Kids on the Block and inspired great music all around the world. With performances spanning from 1978 to even right now, this boy group is one of the longest-lasting and most famous groups of singers in history.
If you haven’t heard of New Edition yet, then its time to break out those headphones and listen to the hit single Candy Girl, the even more famous Mr. Telephone Man, and Cool It Now. These songs defined their generation. The New Edition band members grew up in the limelight, getting signed at such a young age and performing for almost 40 years, these singers and dancers have become professional performers who are incredibly fun to watch and listen to. Their dance moves are out of control and rehearsed to perfection. These days, they are making a new album and are ready to tour once again.
Despite their talent and popularity, it wasn’t easy getting to where they are now. The members of New Edition didn’t exactly get along to say the least and at times they were in an all-out war. They dealt with mistreatment and had their fair share of hard times with record labels and management. That is why we just had to get the full story on all the drama surrounding the band: how did the boy band form, exactly? How many times did they break up, and why? From their awards to their hit singles and even their on-stage brawls, we have found out all of the behind the scenes secrets of New Edition. With pictures from their childhood in Boston to playing to sold out concerts, we have the best pictures of this good-looking and talented boy band to prove it. So if you’re looking for amazing music, a flair-filled story and captivating performers, look no further than the true story of New Edition.
[post_page_title]Origins[/post_page_title]
Meet the members of the R&B group New Edition from the late ’70s to mid ’80s: Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, and Ralph Tresvant. These guys all lived in the Orchard Park Projects in Roxbury, Boston back in 1978. Bobby Brown was playing at a local talent show when he got a bout of stage fright. His friends in the audience went on stage to perform with him to soothe his fears – and the band was born!
