Facts About Boyz II Men


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When were all the members of Boyz II Men born?
Micheal was born December 16, 1971
Nathan was born June 18, 1971
Wanya was born July 29, 1973
Shawn was born September 26, 1972

Where were all the memebers of Boyz II Men born?
Micheal was born North side of Philadelphia.
Natahn was born on the South side of Philadelphia.
Wanya was born in the North side of Philadelphia.
Shawn was born in the Southwest side of Philadelphia.

Where did the group meet?
The group met in 1988 at The High School of Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

Was the group name always "Boyz II Men?"
No, In High School the name of the group was "Unique Attraction".

How did Boyz II Men get there name?
Boyz II Men got there name from an New Edition song called "Boys To Men"

Was Boyz II Men always a four person group?
No, Boyz II Men used to be a five person group, the other member Marc Nelson dropped out to pursue on a solo career.

When did Boyz II Men sign onto Motown?
Boyz II Men signed onto Motown in March of 1990.

When was Boyz II Men first CD Cooley High Harmony released?
Cooley High Harmony was released in May of 1991.

Why did they name there first CD Cooley High Harmony?
Boyz II Men named their first CD Cooley High Harmony after a movie made in 1975 called "Cooley High".

When was Christmas Interpretations released?
Christmas Interpretations was released in November of 1993.

How many copies of "II" have been sold?
Boyz II Men "II" album has sold over 11 million copies.

Has Boyz II Men ever appeared any movies?
They have not appeared in a movie that made it to the theatres. But Boyz II Men did appeared in a television movie called: "The Jacksons: An American Dream", and Boyz II Men sang traditional and original songs for a holiday television movie called "Cool Like That Christmas".

Has Boyz II Men ever appeared in any Television Programs?
Yes, they have appeared in many television programs including: David Letterman, Fresh Price Of Bel Air, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and New York Undercover.

Does Boyz II Men have any famous relatives?
Yes, Tameka Cottle, a member of the group "Xscape" is Shawn's second cousin.


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