Heads of State (R&B Group)
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Heads Of State was formed at the end of 2008 by New Edition
members Bobby Brown
, Ralph Tresvant
& Johnny Gill
. During the Home Again tour in 1997, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis; whom have suggested the other three members of New Edition; Ricky Bell
, Michael Bivins
, & Ronnie DeVoe
to form Bell Biv DeVoe
in 1990, have also suggested Bobby, Ralph, and Johnny to form a trio but was never able to accomplish their goal until 2008. They began touring in 2008 as a trio on the Summit Tour. On July 3, 2011, Heads Of State have reunited with Bell Biv DeVoe as "New Editon" for the Essence Music Festival
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. As of 2011, Bobby, Ralph, and Johnny are still touring as "Heads of State" as well as working on their solo projects.
New Edition
New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
members Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
, Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant , aka Rizz, is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.-New Edition:Tresvant sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love"...
& Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
. During the Home Again tour in 1997, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis; whom have suggested the other three members of New Edition; Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell may refer to:*Ricky Bell , National Football League running back*Ricky Bell , Canadian Football League cornerback*Ricky Bell , R&B singer for New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe...
, Michael Bivins
Michael Bivins
Michael Lamont Bivins, a.k.a. Biv , is the founder and member of the R&B group New Edition and the hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe...
, & Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe, aka R.D., is one of the members of the R&B sextet New Edition....
to form Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe is an American R&B musical group which branched off from New Edition. It consists of three of New Edition's previous members, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe...
in 1990, have also suggested Bobby, Ralph, and Johnny to form a trio but was never able to accomplish their goal until 2008. They began touring in 2008 as a trio on the Summit Tour. On July 3, 2011, Heads Of State have reunited with Bell Biv DeVoe as "New Editon" for the Essence Music Festival
Essence Music Festival
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. As of 2011, Bobby, Ralph, and Johnny are still touring as "Heads of State" as well as working on their solo projects.