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Boyz II Men perform @ Tanglewood

June 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Families on the lawn at Tanglewood on a summer night listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Press photo courtesy of the BSO.
Photo by Fred Collins

Boyz II Men, the legendary R&B vocal group with Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, will perform at Tanglewood. Across 30 years, the group has sold over 60 million albums, making them one of the most successful groups in music history.

Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations.
The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades.

The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg; throughout their 30-year career, Boyz II Men have also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, a 2011 MOBO Award for
Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as a Casino Entertainment Award
for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which launched in 2013.

The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. And the reason is abundantly clear: for the past two decades Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. The hits just keep on coming – the group continues to craft
new albums and bring their legendary act to stages across the world.

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Boyz II Men’s past hits include: End of the Road, I’ll Make Love to You, One Sweet Day, Motownphilly and many
others. Their recent albums have earned them major critical acclaim as well. Their Decca label debut, “Motown: A
Journey Through Hitsville USA,” released on November 13, 2007, earned them two Grammy nominations.

The begins in Philadelphia, where Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson started singing together in high school. They later formed a group with Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, and together they began performing at local talent shows and events. After being discovered by New Edition’s Michael Bivins, Boyz II Men signed their first record deal and released their debut album “Cooleyhighharmony” in 1991.

“Cooleyhighharmony” was a critical and commercial success, featuring the chart-topping hit “End of the Road.” The song stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks, breaking the record previously held by Elvis Presley. The album went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide, earning Boyz II Men three Grammy Awards and establishing them as one of the most promising groups in R&B.

Boyz II Men’s follow-up album, “II,” was released in 1994 and was an even bigger success. The album featured hit singles such as “I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” and “Water Runs Dry,” all of which topped the charts and became classics of the R&B genre. “II” went on to sell over 12 million copies in the United States alone, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

In addition to their music career, Boyz II Men has also made their mark on the entertainment industry with appearances in films and television shows. They have appeared in movies such as “Lethal Weapon 4” and “Soul Men,” and have made guest appearances on television shows such as “How I Met Your Mother” and “Scrubs.” They also had their own successful Las Vegas residency at the Mirage Hotel and Casino, where they performed to sold-out audiences for several years.

Beyond their music and entertainment careers, Boyz II Men has also used their platform to give back to their community. In 2000, they established the Boyz II Men House, a mentoring program for at-risk youth in their hometown of Philadelphia. The program provides a safe and nurturing environment for young people to receive academic support, mentoring, and guidance to help them reach their full potential.

Over the years, Boyz II Men has been honored with numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have also been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame. Their enduring legacy has inspired countless artists and continues to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

With their incredible talent and timeless hits, Boyz II Men remains one of the most beloved and influential groups in music history. Their music continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide, and their legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence generations to come.

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Date:
June 27
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Tanglewood
297 West St.
Lenox, MA
413-637-1666

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