New Edition Concert History

New Edition is an American Pop/R&B group formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978, that was most popular during the 1980s. Guided by producer Maurice Starr, New Edition was originally a Jackson 5-esque collection of five young African American teenage singers, including lead singers Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown, and vocalists Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. The group was notable for #1 singles such as "Cool It Now," "Candy Girl," and "Mr. Telephone Man" and their success led to the creation of late-1980s and 1990s boy bands like New Kids on the Block, The Backstreet Boys, and 'N Sync.

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Jul 03, 2011
Essence Music Festival
"Essence Music Festival" / Mary J. Blige / New Edition / Trey Songz / Kem / Hal Linton / Kourtney Heart / George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic / Rebirth Brass Band / Kelly Price / Vanessa Bell Armstrong / Trin-i-tee 5:7 / Brian Courtney Wilson / M.C. Lyte / Doug E. Fresh / Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs Show all bands
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Caesars Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Dec 05, 2010
New Edition Sandler Center For The Perf. Arts Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Dec 04, 2010
New Edition Sandler Center For The Perf. Arts Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Dec 03, 2010
New Edition Sandler Center For The Perf. Arts Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Oct 31, 2009
New Edition / Bobby Brown / Johnny Gill / ralph tresvant indigo at The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 30, 2009
"R & B Throwback" / Adina Howard / New Edition / ______ / Montell Jordan / ____

R & B Throwback

AFAS Live Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Oct 28, 2009
Johnny Gill / ralph tresvant / Next Edition / New Edition / Bobby Brown / Heads of State indigo at The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 04, 2007
New Edition Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom Coachella, California, United States
Jul 07, 2007
New Edition / K-Ci & Jojo Gibson Amph. At Univ. CityWalk Universal City, California, United States
Jul 06, 2007
New Edition / K-Ci & Jojo Paramount Theatre Oakland, California, United States
Jun 30, 2007
"Ice Cream Summer Fest" / New Edition / Jagged Edge / Carl Thomas / Donell Jones / SWV

Ice Cream Summer Fest

Budweiser Stage, Ontario Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 29, 2007
New Edition Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Jun 24, 2007
New Edition / K-Ci & Jojo Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Jun 17, 2007
New Edition Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 16, 2007
New Edition / K-Ci & Jojo DAR Constitution Hall Washington, D.C., United States
Jun 15, 2007
New Edition / K-Ci & Jojo Fox Theatre Detroit Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 06, 2007
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Marva Wright / Steely Dan / Bamboula 2000 / Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers / Dottie Peoples / Jeremy Davenport / Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet / New Edition / Black Eagles (Mardi Gras Indians) / Dog Hill Stompers / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Papa Grows Funk / Joss Stone / 007 / The Wild Magnolias / Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries / Gilberto Santa Rosa / Buckwheat Zydeco / Poncho Chavis / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Greater Antioch Full Gospel Choir / New Orleans Spiritualettes / Taj Mahal / The Wild Magnolias / Betsy McGovern / KidsmArt Performers / Golden Wings / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / Elder Baab & The Madison Bumble Bees of Winnsboro / Maurice Brown / Allen Toussaint / Pinettes Brass Band / Anders Osborne / Chris Burke / The Soul Rebels / Judy Spellman / Eric Lindell / Jonno & Cajun Experience / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / Lady Rollers / Wanda Rouzan / Louis Ford / Guinoleros UAS / Original Lady Buckjumpers / branford marsalis / Tornado Brass Band / Washboard Chaz Blues Trio / N'Kafu African Dance Ensemble / Rick Trolsen & Gringo De Choro / Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie / J. Monque'd Blues Band / Nouveau String Band / Gangbe Brass Band / Ingrid Lucia / Young Magnolias / Frankie Ford / The Radiators / Tim Laughlin / Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band / Wild Apaches (Mardi Gras Indians) / Original C.T.C. / Sherman Washington & The Zion Harmonizers / Germaine Bazzle / Racines / Chops Funky 7 Brass Band / Benny Grunch & The Bunch / Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians / Prince Of Wales SAPC / Harry Connick Jr. Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 17, 2007
New Edition North Charleston Coliseum North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Mar 10, 2007
New Edition Cintas Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Mar 09, 2007
New Edition Arie Crown Theater At McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is in New Edition?

New Edition is an American R&B group based in Boston. Its current lineup is composed of Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Rick Bell, Michael Bilvins, and Ronnie Devoe. Lead vocal duties are usually handled by Tresvant, Brown, Gill, and Bell, while the rapping is handled primarily by Bilvins and Devoe.

Why did Bobby Brown leave New Edition?

Bobby Brown was one of the founding members of New Edition; however, he left the group in early 1986, reuniting with the band several years later before again departing in 1997.

There are several explanations for Bobby Brown's first departure. Initially Brown cited mistreatment by the group’s management and the prospect of a solo career but has since said he was kicked out of the band. However, Tresvant said Brown was not kicked out but chose to leave for his own reasons.

Nonetheless, Brown reunited with New Edition at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards, and in 1996, he performed on the New Edition album Home Again. However, in 1997 he left the group again due to his struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism. He again reunited with in 2005 and has been regularly performing with the band since the death of Michael Jackson in 2009, an event which reunited all six original members.

How old is Bobby Brown?

Bobby Brown was born on February 5, 1969. He is currently 55 years old. Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Orchard Park Projects in Roxbury, where he would eventually meet and form friendships with his future bandmates.

How did Bobby Brown’s son Bobby Brown Jr. die?

On November 18, 2020, Bobby Brown Jr.'s girlfriend discovered the 28-year-old unconscious in his bedroom. She dialed 911, and paramedics pronounced him dead on the scene. According to a coroner's report, Bobby Brown Jr. died after an overdose of alcohol, cocaine, and the strong narcotic fentanyl.

Who has Bobby Brown been married to?

Bobby Brown was married to famous music icon Whitney Houston from 1992 until their divorce in 2007. In 2012, Brown married Alicia Etheredge.

How many kids does Bobby Brown have?

Bobby has fathered seven children with four women:

  1. Landon Brown was born in 1986 to Melika Williams.
  2. La’ Princia Brown was born in 1990 to Kim Ward.
  3. Bobby Brown Jr. was born in 1992 to Ward and died in 2020.
  4. Bobbi Kristina Brown was born in 1994. She is the only child between Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston and Brown and died in 2015.
  5. Cassius Brown was born in 2009 to Alice Etheredge.
  6. Bodhi Jameson Rein Brown was born in 2015 to Etheredge.
  7. Hendrix Estelle Sheba Brown was born in 2016 to Etheredge.

Who won in the Verzuz battle between Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown?

On July 1, 2021, Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown faced each other on Verzuz , a webcast that pits R&B and hip-hop legends against each other in fierce rap battles. The battle between Brown and Sweat with Brown being named the victor by Billboard.com.

What is the name of the New Edition movie and where can i watch it?

The New Edition movie is actually a three-part miniseries called The New Edition Story. The mini-series was released in 2017 and is available on BET Plus, Paramount Plus, or the Roku Channel.

Who plays Bobby Brown, Ralph Trevant and other band members in the New Edition movie?

The cast of The New Edition Story includes Woody McClain as Bobby Brown, Algee Smith as Ralph Tresvant, Bryshere Y. Gray as Michael Bivins, Elijah Kelley as Ricky Bell, Keith Powers as Ronnie DeVoe, and Luke James as Johnny Gill. It premiered on January 24, 2017 on BET.

What year did the album Candy Girl by New Edition come out?

Candy Girl is the name of New Edition’s iconic debut album. The album was released on March 1, 1983 under Streetwise Records. The tracklist contains 10 songs, and the 25th-anniversary edition contains two additional bonus tracks. The album was produced by Maurice Starr and Arthur Baker. What Year Did “Candy Girl” By New Edition Come Out?

How many concerts has New Edition had?

New Edition has had 356 concerts.

What genre is New Edition?

New Edition is most often considered to be Pop, R&B, Funk, Contemporary R&B, Urban Contemporary, Neo Soul, Quiet Storm, Pop Soul, New Jack Swing, Teen Pop, Boy Band, and Jamaican Dancehall.

When is the next New Edition concert?

The next New Edition concert is on July 03, 2024 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

When was the last New Edition concert?

The last New Edition concert was on March 09, 2024 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What setlist does New Edition play live?

The songs that New Edition performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 06, 2024 concert at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. ABC / I Want You Back / The Love You Save
  2. Candy Girl / Popcorn Love / Cool it Now / Count Me Out
  3. Mr. Telephone Man
  4. Is This the End
  5. Jealous Girl
  6. You're Not My Kind of Girl
  7. Don't Be Cruel
  8. Rub You the Right Way
  9. I'll Be Around
  10. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love
  11. This One's for Me and You
  12. Sensitivity
  13. When Will I See You Smile Again?
  14. Roni
  15. My, My, My
  16. I'm Still In Love With You
  17. Can You Stand the Rain
  18. Do Me!
  19. Poison
  20. My Prerogative
  21. Every Little Step
  22. If It Isn't Love
  23. September

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