Robert Barisford Brown, known as Bobby Brown, was born on February 5, 1969, in
Boston, Massachusetts. He is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer.
Brown's musical journey began at a young age when he joined the church choir,
developing his singing abilities under the influence of artists like James
Brown, Rick James, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Prince. In 1980, at the age
of 12, Brown co-founded the R&B/pop vocal group New Edition with childhood
friends Michael Bivins and Ricky Bell. The group, which later included Ralph
Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe, achieved sign...