New Kids On The Block: How Old Are These ’90s Pop Icons Now?
How Old Are These ’90s Pop Icons Now? A Look at the New Kids On The Block Then and Now
The ’90s was a golden age of pop music, and one of the defining acts of the decade was New Kids On The Block. Formed in 1984, the five-member boy band quickly rose to superstardom with their infectious dance-pop and slick choreography. But how old are these ’90s pop icons now? Let’s take a look at the New Kids On The Block then and now.
The Boys in the Band: Then and Now
The original members of New Kids On The Block were Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Joey McIntyre.
Donnie Wahlberg was the oldest member of the group, born in 1969. Today, Wahlberg is 51 years old and has gone on to have a successful acting career, appearing in films such as The Sixth Sense and the Saw franchise.
Danny Wood, born in 1969, is also 51 years old. After the group disbanded in 1994, Wood pursued a solo career as a singer-songwriter and released several albums.
Jordan Knight was born in 1970 and is now 50 years old. Knight has released several solo albums and continues to tour as a solo artist.
Jonathan Knight was born in 1971 and is now 49 years old. After the group disbanded, Knight retired from the music industry and moved to rural Massachusetts.
Joey McIntyre was the youngest member of the group, born in 1972. Today, he’s 48 years old and has gone on to have a successful acting career, appearing on the hit TV show The McCarthys.
The Legacy of New Kids On The Block
New Kids On The Block were one of the biggest pop acts of the ’90s, selling millions of albums and touring the world. Their songs are still beloved by fans, and the group recently reunited in 2008 and continue to tour.
The group has also been immortalized in pop culture, with appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons. They even had their own Saturday morning cartoon series, New Kids On The Block: Hangin’ Tough.
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