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About The Osmonds
Hometown
Ogden, UT, United States
Formed
1959
Genre
Pop
Smiling beacons of wholesome ‘70s pop, The Osmonds leaped from local family band to teen idol superstardom with a chart-topping blend of country music, progressive rock, and smooth ballads at first designed to mirror and rival the runaway success of the Jackson 5. Brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay began performing as a barbershop quartet in their hometown of Ogden, UT, in 1958, later drafting their siblings Donny and Jimmy to round out the lineup. The group cultivated an impressive balance of instrumental skill, vocal prowess, and professional work ethic, landing their first recurring gig on The Andy Williams Show, where they appeared between 1962 and 1969 and earned the nickname “one-take Osmonds.” After leaving the show, the group scored their first No.1 in 1971 with the cheerful funk-pop single “One Bad Apple.” Eager to shed their variety show image, they broke into rock ‘n’ roll shortly after with prog and metal-inspired LPs Phase III and Crazy Horses. The Osmonds were raised Mormon, and as the teens reached missionary age their lyrics took on religious overtones, notably on singles “Goin’ Home” and “Let Me In” from 1973's The Plan. By 1980, most of the siblings were pursuing solo careers in country and pop standards, in particular, Donny, who would also launch a decades-long partnership with his sister, Marie. And while The Osmonds have perennially reunited, they'll be forever remembered for soaring teen harmonies and family-friendly fun.
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