Amoeba Music

By Joanna Ricco

Unsurpassed as the top grossing and charting R&B group to ever hit the airwaves and a fine example of sweater vest chic, Boyz II Men rose to superstardom throughout the 1990s and have been instrumental in setting the precedent for countless popular R&B acts ever since.

Originally formed by Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson in 1986 at the Philadelphia School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the duo soon brought in tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, as well as bass Michael McCary. The group was initially named Unique Attraction, but soon changed their name to Boyz II Men in homage to a New Edition song. The quintet lineup became a quartet when Nelson... Read More

Genre:

Soul, R&B, New Jack Swing, Cont/Urban

City Of Origin:

Philadelphia, ,Pennsylvania United States

Formed Date:

c. 1986