New Kids On The Block reuniting

*Raph's Girl* · 04-03-2008, 05:14 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080403/ap_en_mu/new_kids_2

They may be pushing 40, but the New Kids are returning to the block. The Boston boy band New Kids on the Block, which sold 70 million albums in the 1980s and early 1990s, has reunited and plans to release a new album and go on tour. The reunion comes 20 years after the release of the group's multi-platinum album, "Hanging Tough."

The group released a new photo Wednesday and reportedly will appear on the Today show Friday morning — the same time an unmarked countdown clock on http://www.nkotb.com ends.

"The fan response to this has been incredible," band member Donnie Wahlberg told the Boston Herald.

Wahlberg said he was convinced to get back together with his former bandmates — Joey McIntyre, brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood — when they decided to record new music. Wahlberg said he wrote 80 percent of the new material with McIntyre and Jordan Knight.

"I had no interest going out on a nostalgia tour and singing the same material," said Wahlberg, 38.

But he added, "We absolutely will do the old songs for sure."

Producer Maurice Starr formed the group in Boston in the 1980s, hoping to recreate the success he had with another teen group from the city, New Edition.

At the height of their popularity, New Kids sold out world tours, marketed millions of dollars in merchandise and spawned a Saturday morning cartoon.

The group disbanded in 1994. Wahlberg has acted on television and in movies, while Jordan Knight, McIntyre and Wood released solo albums. Jonathan Knight became a real estate developer.

**GK Punk** · 04-05-2008, 05:36 PM

I hope they perform the captain planet theme.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-05-2008, 09:05 PM

Oh my god!! I remember arguing with my Brother's Girlfriend's daughter that I was going to marry Jordan Knight before she could...

*Guitar_Raph* · 04-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

I hope they perform the Captain Planet theme.

LOL! The song you're referring to is "Step By Step", which sounds like the Captain Planet closing theme.

Back in 1990, DIC Enterprises had New Kids On The Block (ABC) & Captain Planet (TBS/syndication). The closing themes sound the same. Coincidentally enough, two voice actors did both series.

SCOTT MENVILLE: Joey Joe McIntyre/Ma-Ti
DAVID COBURN: Donnie Wahlberg & Nikko the dog/Captain Planet & Captain Polution

I started liking NKOTB when they had the Saturday am ABC series. Danny's my favorite & sings some of the coolest tunes. He made a few solo albums & took up playing the guitar as well.

*BubblyShell22* · 04-23-2008, 09:15 AM

I saw this and went nuts. I can't wait to get the new album! Jordan was always my favorite while my friend Courtney loved Donnie. I also remember a family Christmas gathering not too long ago where my cousins brought out one of the New Kids on the Block videos and we watched it. My cousins still remember the dance routines and everything. It was cool. I wonder what they think of this.

04-03-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	New Kids On The Block reuniting http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080403/ap_en_mu/new_kids_2 They may be pushing 40, but the New Kids are returning to the block. The Boston boy band New Kids on the Block, which sold 70 million albums in the 1980s and early 1990s, has reunited and plans to release a new album and go on tour. The reunion comes 20 years after the release of the group's multi-platinum album, "Hanging Tough." The group released a new photo Wednesday and reportedly will appear on the Today show Friday morning — the same time an unmarked countdown clock on http://www.nkotb.com ends. "The fan response to this has been incredible," band member Donnie Wahlberg told the Boston Herald. Wahlberg said he was convinced to get back together with his former bandmates — Joey McIntyre, brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood — when they decided to record new music. Wahlberg said he wrote 80 percent of the new material with McIntyre and Jordan Knight. "I had no interest going out on a nostalgia tour and singing the same material," said Wahlberg, 38. But he added, "We absolutely will do the old songs for sure." Producer Maurice Starr formed the group in Boston in the 1980s, hoping to recreate the success he had with another teen group from the city, New Edition. At the height of their popularity, New Kids sold out world tours, marketed millions of dollars in merchandise and spawned a Saturday morning cartoon. The group disbanded in 1994. Wahlberg has acted on television and in movies, while Jordan Knight, McIntyre and Wood released solo albums. Jonathan Knight became a real estate developer. __________________

04-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I hope they perform the captain planet theme.

04-05-2008, 09:05 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Oh my god!! I remember arguing with my Brother's Girlfriend's daughter that I was going to marry Jordan Knight before she could...

04-23-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I saw this and went nuts. I can't wait to get the new album! Jordan was always my favorite while my friend Courtney loved Donnie. I also remember a family Christmas gathering not too long ago where my cousins brought out one of the New Kids on the Block videos and we watched it. My cousins still remember the dance routines and everything. It was cool. I wonder what they think of this.