New Edition

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Biography

New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. The group recorded mostly as a quintet. At the height of their early popularity in 1983, the group consisted of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant. Early hits included songs like 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1984's "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man". Brown left in late 1985 to embark on a successful solo career. The group continued for a time with four members, but eventually recruited singer Johnny Gill to record their 1988 album Heart Break. The group went on hiatus in 1990, while its various members worked on side projects, such as the group Bell Biv Devoe. Gill and Tresvant also recorded successful solo albums. All six members of the group reunited in 1996-1997 for the album Home Again, but during the ill-fated follow-up tour both Brown and Bivins quit the group, and the tour had to be canceled. Various reunions have occurred since, usually with the 1987-1990 lineup, though occasionally also including Bobby Brown. Their last studio release was 2004's One Love. As of 2010, two New Edition descendants were recording and touring: Bell Biv Devoe, and Heads of State, featuring Brown, Tresvant, and Gill. On May 3, 2011 New Edition issued a press release on their official website announcing that all six members were reuniting as New Edition to kick off the 30th anniversary celebration of "Candy Girl" with their fans.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 1978
Number of Albums 20
Record Label MCA Records
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Trivia

How many members of New Edition were on Sister Circle Live in 2018?

Four

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Who joined the band in 1987?

Johnny Gill

... career, and they continued as a quartet for one album, before adding Johnny Gill to the lineup in 1987. Early hits included Candy Girl, Cool It Now, ...
What was one of the early hits of the group?

Candy Girl

... before adding Johnny Gill to the lineup in 1987. Early hits included Candy Girl , Cool It Now, and Mr. Telephone Man. In 1990, both Gill and Tresvant ...
When did Gill and Tresvant release their own solo albums?

1990

.... Early hits included Candy Girl, Cool It Now, and Mr. Telephone Man. In 1990 , both Gill and Tresvant released their own solo albums, while the remain...
When did New Edition's six members reunite to record their sixth studio album?

1996

... the first half of the 1990s. All six members of New Edition reunited in 1996 to record the group's sixth studio album Home Again. During the illfated...
What forced the rest of the tour to be cancelled?

both Brown and Bivins quit the group

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What was Brown convinced they could sing their way out of?

the projects

...Brown was convinced they could sing their way out of the projects and onto Soul Train, and they performed in talent shows into their early teens. At o...
Candy Girl was a pastiche of Jackson Five harmonies and hiphop beats released on what label?

Streetwise records

... Jackson Five harmonies and hiphop beats, released on independent Streetwise records , better known for rap than soul. Their followup album spun off an...
Who signed the group?

MCA records

...d. The singles and album sold well enough to come to the attention of MCA records , who signed the group. Their selftitled 1984 major label debut kicke...
What was the name of the album that was released in 1984?

Cool It Now

...elftitled 1984 major label debut kicked off with the R&B chart topper Cool It Now , which went gold and hit 4 on the pop charts. The album went double ...
How many hits did Cool It Now have on the pop charts?

4

... kicked off with the R&B chart topper Cool It Now, which went gold and hit 4 on the pop charts. The album went double platinum and hit 6 on the charts...
What was the name of the groups next album?

All for Love

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Which film featured Earth Angel?

The Karate Kid II

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New Edition's early, Jackson 5 inspired material made them the forerunner of two generations of what?

teen pop

...on 5 inspired material made them the forerunners of two generations of teen pop . As they matured and progressed, they laid much of the groundwork for ...
New Edition laid much of the groundwork for what fusion of hiphop and R&B?

new jack swing

...id much of the groundwork for the fusion of hiphop and R&B known as new jack swing . New Edition was formed in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachus...
Who formed New Edition?

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Bobby Brown

...ed in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachusetts by Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Bobby Brown , who began singing together in 1978 while still in e...
When did New Edition begin singing together?

1978

...cky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Bobby Brown, who began singing together in 1978 while still in elementary school, hoping to perform for pocket cash. The...
Who discovered the group?

Maurice Starr

...added Ronnie DeVoe. They were discovered by writerproducerimpresario Maurice Starr , who signed the group to his small Streetwise label in hopes of lau...
When was Candy Girl released?

1983

... song Starr cowrote for the group, was released as their first single in 1983 , when the members ranged in age from 13 to 15. Despite a lack of majorla...
What was the age range of the group's members?

13 to 15

...sed as their first single in 1983, when the members ranged in age from 13 to 15 . Despite a lack of majorlabel interest in the group, Candy Girl was a ...
Who offered Candy Girl a deal?

MCA

...Girl, spawned two more R&B hits in Popcorn Love and Is This the End?, and MCA offered the group a deal. Starr, however, wanted the quintet to remain w...
What company did New Edition sign with?

Streetwise label

...roducerimpresario Maurice Starr, who signed the group to his small Streetwise label in hopes of launching a Jackson 5 phenomenon for the '80s. Candy G...
Bell, Brown, & Bivins started as a trio with Bell singing what?

lead

...son Five, Bell, Brown, & Bivins also started as a trio with Bell singing lead and Brown & Bivins adding background vocals... Promoted by Maurice Starr...
When was New Edition certified platinum?

1985

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How many copies did New Edition sell?

1.3 million

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What was the name of the single that sold over 750,000 copies?

Can You Stand The Rain

...ir question by pushing the single to the top of the R&B charts! Can You Stand The Rain sold over 750,000 copies & remained on Billboard's R&B charts f...
Who was the fourth member of Starr's band?

Ralph Tresvant

...hoping to perform for pocket cash. They eventually recruited friend Ralph Tresvant as a fourth member, and after winning a talent show in 1980, also a...
How many more R&B hits did New Edition have?

two

...opping the R&B charts. Their debut album, also titled Candy Girl, spawned two more R&B hits in Popcorn Love and Is This the End?, before MCA offered t...
Who tried to sue New Edition?

Starr

... Popcorn Love and Is This the End?, before MCA offered the group a deal. Starr attempted to sue the group for their name, unsuccessfully claiming that...
When did New Edition release their debut album on MCA?

1984

...eached teen idol status after they released their debut album on MCA, in 1984 , which included Cool It Now, and Mr. Telephone Man. Brown left the group...
Who left New Edition to pursue a solo career?

Brown

...lbum on MCA, in 1984, which included Cool It Now, and Mr. Telephone Man. Brown left the group to pursue a solo career in 1986 and was replaced by John...
What album did Gill make his debut on?

Heart Break

...was replaced by Johnny Gill, a deepvoiced friend of the group whod been recording as a solo artist. Gill made his debut on the 1989 album Heart Break ....
How many members of the band reunited in 1996-1997?

six

...ll Biv Devoe. Gill and Tresvant also recorded successful solo albums. All six members of the group reunited in 19961997 for the album Home Again, but ...
What was the name of the album they released in 1996?

Home Again

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Who are members of New Edition?

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant

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Where did the boys who would become known as New Edition grew up?

Boston

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What was Payne's nephew's name?

Ronnie DeVoe

...d by another neighborhood friend, Ralph Tresvant, and Payne's nephew Ronnie DeVoe . New Edition caught their break in 1982 when they were discovered at...
When did New Edition catch their break?

1982

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Where was New Edition located?

Boston, Massachusetts

...d Bobby Brown founded New Edition in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts , in 1978, while still in primary school, intending to perform f...
Where did they sing The Love You Save by the Jackson 5?

Strand Theater

...t show wins followed, including a renowned performance at the local Strand Theater , where they sang The Love You Save by the Jackson 5. Maurice Starr,...
What was Maurice Starr's job?

writerproducerimpresario

...they sang The Love You Save by the Jackson 5. Maurice Starr, a writerproducerimpresario , found the group and signed them to his tiny Streetwise label ...
Who founded the New Jack Swing R&B ensemble, New Edition?

Bobby Barisford Brown

...The New Jack Swing R&B ensemble, New Edition, was established by Bobby Barisford Brown (born February 5, 1969) in Boston, Massachusetts Roxbury commun...
At what number did Popcorn Love peaked on the UK chart?

43

...that peaked at no. Is This the End reached no. Popcorn Love peaked at no. 43 on the UK chart; and Jealous Girl reached no. Their second album, New Edi...
Which two New Edition members pursued solo careers?

Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill

... however, New Edition was already coming apart. Group members Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill pursued solo careers while the remaining members, became Bel...
Who were the remaining members of New Edition?

Bell, Biv, DeVoe

...Group members Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill pursued solo careers while the remaining members, became Bell, Biv, DeVoe began releasing records as a trio....