Biography bobbi brown

1969-present

Who Is Bobby Brown?

Singer Bobby Brown became famous in the 1980s and early 1990s for hits including “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Humpin’ Around.” His musical fame, however, became eclipsed in the late 1990s by his troubled marriage to pop star Whitney Houston, whom he eventually divorced in 2007.

Early Life

Bobby Brown dreamt of becoming a singer ever since he saw James Brown perform when he was 3-years-old.

He started out singing in a church choir, where he distinguished himself with his beautiful and passionate voice.

At the age of 12, Brown formed a group with his friends Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe called New Edition.

They rehearsed with a focus and discipline very rare for a group of pre-teen boys. After winning several talent shows, New Edition was discovered by producer and talent scout Maurice Starr, who landed them a recording contract with a small label called Streetwise in 1983.

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