The Osmonds

BIOGRAPHy

Following the breakout success of the Jackson 5 in 1970, it was practically inevitable that a pre-existing quintet of brothers, who had already enjoyed almost a decade in the national spotlight, would follow them to teen idol superstardom. With dynamic youngest brother Donny as a focal point, the Osmonds did exactly that, enjoying a run of massive popularity during 1971-1972. In 1971, “One Bad Apple” shot up the charts and landed in the top spot for five weeks, finally establishing the Osmonds as recording stars after nearly a decade in the public eye. A steady stream of hits continued unabated through 1972, including “Double Lovin’,” the Top Five hits “Yo-Yo” and “Down by the Lazy River,” “Hold Her Tight,” and “Crazy Horses.” Donny made a brief comeback in the late ’80s as a contemporary dance-pop singer and Broadway performer, as well as reuniting with his sister in the late ’90s for a daytime talk show, Donny & Marie. Beginning in the early ’80s, the four eldest members of the Osmonds — Alan, Merrill, Wayne, and Jay — performed together as a country act under the name the Osmond Brothers and achieved respectable commercial success. They continued to release albums available through their website and The Osmond Family Theatre in Branson, MO. A new album of sorts, Live in Las Vegas 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert, was released in 2008. The Osmonds continue to perform and excite audiences.

Career Path

1962Debuted on NBC's 'The Andy Williams Show' and became weekly fixtures through 1969, earning the nickname 'one-take Osmonds' for their professionalism, with younger brother Donny joining the lineup in 1963.
1971'One Bad Apple' shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for five weeks, announcing The Osmonds as a full pop force separate from their television identity.
1972Released 'Crazy Horses,' a hard-rock single and album that surprised critics with its distorted riffs and heavy sound, an early influence later catalogued among the pioneering tracks of heavy metal, with the title song addressing automotive air pollution.
1972Alan Osmond, the eldest of the brothers and co-author of 'Crazy Horses,' died at age 76 in Lehi, Utah, after nearly four decades living with progressive multiple sclerosis.
1973Recorded 'The Plan,' a concept album structured around Latter-day Saint theology that stands as one of the most ambitious albums of their career, with songs mapping the Mormon Plan of Salvation.
1974'Love Me for a Reason' broke into the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, giving the family another international hit while the group continued releasing albums at a prolific pace on MGM Records.
1976Siblings Donny and Marie headlined 'The Donny and Marie Show' on ABC, the first variety program hosted by siblings, which ran for four seasons and brought The Osmond brand into tens of millions of living rooms weekly.
2008Reunited all seven siblings, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy, for a three-night sold-out 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, filmed for PBS broadcast.
2023Merrill Osmond completed his retirement from performing, with his final UK concert at Ringwood's barn, while Jay continued to represent the family name in select touring appearances.
2025Donny and Merrill reunited on stage in Las Vegas for a rare duet performance of their 1971 hit 'Double Lovin',' marking their first shared stage appearance since Merrill's retirement.

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