Formed in Boston in 1978, New Edition gained early success with their Jackson 5-inspired sound before evolving into pioneers of the new jack swing genre. The group, consisting of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Ronnie DeVoe, achieved chart-topping hits and teen idol status in the 1980s, despite early management disputes and lineup changes.
After individual successes in the new jack swing movement, including Bobby Brown's solo career and Bell Biv DeVoe's hit album "Poison," New Edition reunited in 1996 for the successful album "Home Again." The group faced internal tensions during subsequent tours but continued to intermittently regroup for new projects, including a 2004 release under P. Diddy's Bad Boy label.
