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Aerosmith, Boyz II Men Come Together at Boston Strong Concert

2 weeks ago

Musicians performed for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.

Performances during a benefit concert for victims of the deadly Boston Marathon bombings had thousands rooting for a community that has rallied to overcome tragedy.

Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, James Taylor, Carole King, the Dropkick Murphys and the band Boston were among the performers of the 5 ½ hour-long show held at the TD Garden.

“Boston got its heart broken,” Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler said, as reported by the Los Angeles Times, “but if they think they can keep us down, they can "Dream On,” before he and the band launched their hit. Aerosmith also rocked out to a rendition of the Beatles’ “Come Together,” which turned into a theme for the evening.

The band Boston, performed “More Than a Feeling,” while Boyz II Men made a surprise appearance with New Kids On The Block and sang "One Sweet Day" in memory of the lives lost during the attack.

All proceeds from the benefit concert will go to One Fund Boston, created by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to help bomb victims.

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Boyz II Men, NKOTB and 98 Degrees Announce Summer Tour

4 months ago

High schools all around the country can now have impromptu class reunions.

Cue the high-top fades, neon scrunchies, and slap-on bracelets; this summer will be the 1990s all over again. Boy-bands 98 Degrees, New Kids on the Block, and Boyz II Men are teaming up for “The Package Tour,” kicking off May 31. The tour is expected to run through mid-July, stopping at 28 cities.

“Ladies, we’re coming for you,” NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg said. “This is going to be the craziest year yet.” Regardless of whether many of these 80s fans are in their late 20s or early 30s, the tour is sure to be a flashback to the past.

Boyz II Men also recently announced a headlining residency at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Their shows begin March 1 and continue until the end of the year. (CBS News)

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Boyz II Men To Begin New Show In Vegas

5 months ago

The trio will perform 78 weekend shows through the end of the year.

Motown is back, but only in Vegas. The R&B group Boyz II Men has announced a headlining residency at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage. Starting March 1, the trio—excluding bass singer Michael McCary—will perform 78 weekend shows through the end of the year. Organizers say the show will feature many of the band biggest hits, jams like “I’ll make Love To You” and “One Sweet Day.”

Boyz II Men has won four Grammy’s and claims the title of most successful male R&B group. In 2003, McCary left the group due to chronic back problems. According to the Boyz II Men website, McCary was due to return to the group in 2011 but negotiations between him and the group broke down. (AP)

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