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Musicians

The Resume

    (1983-1998)
    Boston, MA
    Michael Bivins (August 10, 1968 - )
    Bobby Brown (February 5, 1969 - )
    Ricky Bell (September 18, 1967 - )
    Ralph Tresvant (May 16, 1968 - )
    Ronnie DeVoe (November 17, 1967 - )
    Johnny Gill (May 22, 1967 - )
    Recorded 'Candy Girl,' 'Cool It Now,' 'A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes),' 'N.E. Heart Break,' 'If It Isn't Love,' and 'Can You Stand The Rain'

Why they might be annoying:

    They gave us Bobby Brown.
    The group was put together by Maurice Starr, who wanted to create an urban Jackson 5.
    Their first single, 'Candy Girl,' is an obvious rip off of the Jackson 5's 'ABC.'
    When New Edition left Starr's independent label, Streetwise Records, for MCA Records, he sued New Edition for their name (he lost).
    In retaliation, Maurice Starr began seeking out a white version of New Edition as possible rivals. This would lead to the formation of New Kids On The Block.
    The group split up into numerous projects, got back together, only to split up again.
    They are credited as being the first boy band (i.e., 5 young men who sing and dance, wear ridiculous outfits and play no instruments).
    During the Bell Biv Devoe years, Michael Bivins produced a side project called Another Bad Creation, 5 young boys who were New Edition wannabes. The name says it all.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They wised up and replaced Bobby Brown with Johnny Gill.
    New Edition introduced a new sound to the music industry called 'New Jack Swing,' a mixture of hip-hop and R&B.
    Unlike many of today's boy bands, they never designated characters in the group (i.e., 'shy one,' 'cute one,' although Bobby took on the full-time role of 'trouble maker.').
    They were the inspiration behind Boyz II Men.

Credit: Too Young


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 22 Votes: 95.45% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 15.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 57 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 74 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 94 Votes: 37.23% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 77.31% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 75.52% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 345 Votes: 69.28% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 475 Votes: 70.32% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 132 Votes: 73.48% Annoying