30 Years Later, New Edition Continues to Bring It

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When asked what keeps them together Mike Bivins said, “We’re brothers and the fact that we built this from the ground up and we can see the excitement on our fans’ faces when we’re on stage or when we’re out at the mall. They look forward to seeing us as a collective. They always ask about the group and when is the next time we’re performing in their city or when is the new album coming out. It’s a constant reminder that this thing we created is something that people cherish and that’s what keeps us coming together.”
If you had to sum up a New Edition performance in a few words, energetic, consistent and solid would definitely come to mind. There’s a passion and drive that is evident the moment they hit the stage. That passion, according to Ricky Bell, comes from their lifelong love of performing.
“We always wanted to put on a great show, so for years before we even did our first talent show all we did was rehearse,” he said. “It was always about the show. Going on stage hitting the choreography, singing the harmonies, deciding who’s going to sing lead on which songs and having the fans scream. That was always the motivation for us.”
Having opened for some of R&B’s legendary acts like Patti LaBelle, the Gap Band and Rick James gave the guys firsthand knowledge on what it took to put on a great show and work the audience. Credit for New Edition’s cohesiveness on stage and sharp choreography can be attributed to the group’s manager and choreographer, Brooke Payne, who is also Ronnie DeVoe’s uncle.

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