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, Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivens, and Ricky Bell. Early hits included songs like 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1984's "Cool it Now",and "Mr. Telephone Man. Bobby 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 Gil 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. Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant also recorded successful solo albums.
The reason for a long awaited star is very simple. The group continues to impact the music industry by its fans, and peers.
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