New Edition

New Edition is an American R&B and pop boy band, formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978, that was most popular during the 1980s. Guided by producer Maurice Starr, New Edition was originally a Jackson 5-esque collection of five young African American teenage singers, including lead singers Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown, and vocalists Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. The group was notable for #1 singles such as "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man", and their success led to the creation of late-1980s and 1990s boy bands like New Kids On The Block, The Backstreet Boys, and *NSYNC.

Personnel

• Michael Bivins (1978-1989, 1996-1997, 2003- )
• Ricky Bell (1978-1989, 1996-1997, 2003- )
• Bobby Brown (1978-1986, 1996)
• Ralph Tresvant (1979-1989, 1996-1997, 2003 - )
• Ronnie DeVoe (1980-1989, 1996-1997, 2003- )
• Johnny Gill (1986-1989, 1996-1997, 2003- )