New Kids On The Block Original Members Names And Ages

New Kids on the Block members names and ages are Jordan Knight (52), Donnie Wahlberg (53), Joey McIntyre (50), Danny Wood (53), and Jonathan Knight (54).

Jonathan Knight, the oldest member of the group, is also the elder sibling of Jordan Knight. Jonathan is the primary lead vocalist of the group while also providing backup vocals when needed.

His little brother Jordan provides backup vocals in songs and also does lead vocals occasionally. Both he and his brother have been with the band since the beginning.

Donnie is responsible for secondary lead vocals and background vocals. He is also the only rapper in the group, and the brother of popular actor Mark Wahlberg.

Joey McIntyre, who has been with the band since 1985 does the co-secondary lead vocals along with Donnie and also provides backup vocals when needed.

Lastly, Danny Wood is responsible for tertiary lead vocals and background vocals.

New Kids on the Block came out in 1984. The band was founded by Maurice Starr, the same man who discovered and founded New Edition.

When Maurice and New Edition parted ways in 1984, he sought to form a new boy band. Hence, New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) was born.

Donnie Wahlberg was the first member of the group as he was able to impress Starr and his business partner with his rapping skills. More talents followed and it wasn't long after that the band released its first studio album in April 1986.

Of all the members, only Mark Wahlberg and Jamie Kelly were not part of the band's first album as it came out just a year after both of them left. Aside from those two, all the current members were involved and have been with the band since the beginning.

The oldest New Kid on the Block is Jonathan Knight. Jonathan has been with the band since the very beginning.

Born on November 29, 1968, the 54-year-old Boston native is the oldest member of NKOTB. Jonathan is two years older than his sibling, who is currently 52.

When Jordan Knight was recruited into the band by Donnie Wahlberg as the two were schoolmates, Jonathan also followed suit and joined the band alongside his younger brother.

Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood, who are both 53 years of age are tied for the second oldest members of the boy band.

The New Kids on the Block are still active today. The band most recently released a song, Bring Back The Time, on March 3, 2022.

For their excellent contribution to the music world, the boy band was also presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 9, 2014.

The band has also continuously been doing tours and shows over the last ten years. 2013 was when we got the latest album from the New Kids on the Block.

All of the members of the group also have solo music careers with each of them having achieved varying degrees of success.

New Kids on the Block has released seven studio albums to date. They also have one extended play on their discography.

The band has also released 26 singles and 24 music videos over the years.

Which Is The New Kids on the Block First Album?

New Kids on the Block's first-ever studio album was named simply, New Kids on the Block. Released on April 1st, 1986, under Columbia Records, the album was a megahit.

It managed to peak at number 25 in the States while it hit number 17 in Canada and number 6 in the UK. In terms of certifications, the album is 3x Platinum in both the States and Canada and Gold in the UK.

After five more successful albums during the 80s, 90s, and late 2000s, NKOTB came out with their latest album, 10, on April 2nd, 2013 under Block/Boston Five Records.

New Kids on the Block top songs are 1. Step by Step 2. I'll Be Loving You 3. You Got It (The Right Stuff).

NKOTB's most-liked song on Spotify is Step by Step, which has 64,710,757 likes on the platform. The song is followed by I'll Be Loving You (Forever) with 51,949,882 likes, and You Got It (The Right Stuff) with 43,078,012 likes respectively.

Likewise, on their official YouTube channel, their most popular songs are Tonight with 68 million views, followed by I'll Be Loving You (Forever) with 59 million views, and Please Don't Go Girl with 52 million views respectively.

Some other songs that are often included among NKOTB's biggest hits are:

• Valentine Girl
• Hangin' Tough
• Cover Girl
• This One's for the Children

New Kids on the Block tour dates for 2023 are provided on their official website's Event section. NKOTB will play at half a dozen venues this year.

The band is set to kick off their tour in Illinois, Rosemont. The event will take place in May from 26 to 28. Then, the band is scheduled to travel to Highland, California.

NKOTB is expected to play at the Yaamava Resort & Casino on Thursday, June 29th, and again on Friday, June 30th. After a month off in July, the band is set to perform in Durant, Oklahoma on Friday, August 11, at Choctaw Casino & Resort and in Des Moines Iowa on Saturday, August 12, at Iowa State Fair Grandstand.

Finally, their last show for the year will be held in Walker Cay, Bahamas from October 12 to October 16 at the NKOTB Cruise 2023. Tickets for all these shows can be bought from the band's official website.