Dude couldn't sing OR sang for CHIT... I've heard inanimate objects have better tone! 😨 Bob was the man in terms of that street cat doing it in a major way. 💯 Hymn
Bobby in his prime was not here to fuck around. This man sang, rapped, beatboxed, and danced his ass off. He just gave you a whole concert in 3 minutes.
So, between 1988 and mid-1989, I was blessed to see Michael Jackson, PRINCE, and Bobby Brown in that particular order. Bobby tore that arena up in a good way. By that time, he was headlining the DONT BE CRUEL TOUR. His opening acts were Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Karyn White, and Levert. The concert was held at The Houston Summit (now known as Lakewood Church) and IT WAS AWESOME! It was at that moment that I decided to catch Bobby Brown whenever he makes a stop in Houston because I know he will deliver a great show with great live vocals. Since then, I've seen him on The Heads of State Tour along with Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. I also saw him in concert with New Edition back in 2012, just a few weeks after Whitney had passed away. Now, NE was already killing it onstage. They were about 3 or 4 songs into their set when the opening chords of HIT ME OFF started playing. That's when they brought Bobby out onstage and the crowd went from loud applause to FEVER PITCH APPLAUSE. I feel so blessed to not only catch Bobby in concert while in his prime, but, also, to still be able to see him in concert wrecking the stage in his senior years as well. And, his vocals seem to be returning to his prime abilities as far as range and clarity. Bobby Brown is IMHO one of THE GREATESTS EVER!
@@LadyCharlamayne yes I got to see him in person as well besides Prince New edition was the only other performers I ever stood outside in the cold here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to get a ticket and yes he was awesome
I'm 50.. I saw this the night he came on.. it was great.. That show had only live vocals and preformances... wonderful ..you need to check the old footage.
The talent was immeasurable...singing, rapping, beat boxing, dancing, stage presence, stage command, stamina, swagger, charisma, sync, sex appeal for the ladies...I mean, come on! Underrated actor too.
Space Water He had damn good stage shows. He may not have had the most vibrant voice on the planet, but the hunger was there. Yeah, people front on him because of the drugs and shit, but he's not the first nor will he be the last to throw his career away because of it.
Wondering where all the backup dancers are these days. Just watching them, I'm losing weight. These guys deserve their props. Nothing like 80's (and 70's) dance moves and music.
I used to have all kinds of crushes on those dancers!! Every Little Step video. The dancers had to be on point back in the day. Straight up aerobics, hahaha!!
I remember when Don’t Be Cruel came out. Bobby Brown was HUGE! He was everywhere and everyone was listening to his music. My Prerogative, Roni, Every Little Step, Rock Witcha, and Don’t Be Cruel were all hits off that album. He was on top of the world at that time. And I don’t know who came up with the “running man” but I know who made it the best known dance move around; Bobby Brown. Everyone did it. Even me!
Bobby brown was one of the best music artists because he knew how to get the crowd moving, and when he performed, he was one with the audience. Now that, is a TRUE performer
Damn.. this clip needs to go viral! For anyone from the younger generations who may have doubts about who Bobby Brown really was in his prime.. this should erase all doubts and questions! Bobby was a supernova in his heyday and will always remain the King of Stage! NE4Life!!
+halohellocj When he dies like most artists. No but forreal his personal life got too in the way of his career which is why people rarely acknowledge all his hits and talent.
He honestly needs an Unsung special. Seriously, so people can remember how bad 2 the bone this brother was man!! Just like Rick James..amazing artist, musician, entertainer but his personal life and all that happened had shined more than his music in the people's eyes. Which is a shame, but he definitely deserves the love he should have gotten through the years. And this performance was LIVE too? Dancing fast and singing good well at least to me, I always dug his voice. Some folks find issues in everything, but Bobby B most def was the man then.
Stand up, Bobby Brown fans! Loved him since '83 y'all. No matter the amount of time that has passed, you cannot deny the man was mad talented. He could rap, sing and straight up dance his ass off. Miss these days. ❤ you,️ Bobby.
He was the last of the great performers in my opinion, the dancing, singin, rappin, and beat boxin...look at the artist now a days, its not even close.
I don't care what nobody says about Bobby now because back when Bobby Brown was in his prime he was something really special the world hadn't seen anything like him up until that point.I really don't think this new generation truly knows how big Bobby Brown was in the prime and height of his career.........smdh BOBBY BROWN WAS THE BEST
Yasssss BB👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 He was talented but we must NVER forget that he stands on the shoulders of GIANTS!!!! Giants of whom he patterned his self after. Giants who paved the way! Giants who faced violence and ridiculous racism. The talent and excellence of our people is unmeasurable!!!! Buuuuuuuuuut he was and is not rare and exposure is everything in show business!!!! I Luuuuuuuv US!!!!!!!!!👏🏾❤️🙏🏾👊🏾💣🔥✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Bobby was the bomb he was a genius I think it's Whitney that messed up his life !! He had no problems until he met her and she was supposed to be squeaky-clean how weird !!
They were all superstars in their own right. Collectively they are legendary. Bobby was just the talented fuck up of the group when it came to the group. If anything he held new edition back from their mega group potential with his constant idiotic behavior
@@WIZEGUYBOSSTONJEORGE how when he left they were still selling the same numbers without bob. So he’s was not holding them back, it goes to show you that bob was right not follow management’s every word.
Bobby was killin' it... He is one of the best dancers around and always gave a good show every time he came to New Orleans in concert... It was a blessing to see him perform. Thanks for the posting.
I would like to hop back in time to this era. Bobby B. toping the charts, Mike Tyson knocking fools out, Lakers ruling basketball, movies were still original (no remakes).
Say what you want about this man but he has an undeniable talent and he is definitely not given the credit he deserves. Idc what he did in the past, I still love me some bobby brown
Bobby Brown is one of the best performers in the business! And his dancers! What!!??? There are no other dancers who could touch them during their prime. I wonder where those two guys are right now.
+Golden1 At first, it was Ralph Tresvant and as Bobby went solo, I began to really notice him and I fell in love!!!! It is everything when you can sing & dance...so many skills!
every time i see this clip it takes me waaay back and i get chills. My crew back in philly WORSHIPPED this performance and had all the steps and ad libs down. Amazing how almost 30 yrs later how relevant it still is. They are wearing those 'genie' pants TODAY and he broke down the rap and said 'Slay' like everyone is saying today. There is truly nothing new under the sun, but it s good to see that good music lasts forever.
+jbulldogst Bobby's first solo album was released in 1987. MC Hammer's first album "Feel My Power" was released in 1987. Bobby wore jeans during "King of the Stage" years, MC Hammer was the first dancer to wear them in '87
I remember this just it was yesterday! Bobby always showed out when he was on Arsenio. Bobby was always a top of the line entertainer. ❤️🕺🏾🙌🏾😎💯 It's a shame how the media tore him down and tried to make out to be the bad guy or some sort of joke. Bobby is a icon as far as I'm concerned. 👑
Folks don't give Bobby enough credit after Michael blew up and did his thing Bobby followed him and took r&b hip hop to a whole nother level. Hell he created R&B Hip Hop he was the first dance and sing Bobby did that..
Bobby Brown was *HUGE* around this time. My whole elementary school tried to dress/dance/look like him. My mom got me the shoes from *Payless* and the outfit from *KidsRUs.*
One of Bobby's best performances EVER!! Just so smooth yet sooo funky and fresh! Everything about it is just RIGHT!! The song is phenomenal! Bobby & Heart-n-Soul are giving me so much life with the energy!! The BAND is jamming! I hear you Mr. Bass Man!!! 5-STAR performances 20 years! Nothing out right now can even touch this. Bobby truly had that one of a kind talent! And he was definitely a King of the Stage! Thanks for uploading!!!
***** It wasn't Bobby leaving the group that had NE on the down swing. It was the change in the music landscape. NE, regardless if Bobby had stayed, had to make some different music. Johnny gave them a more grown up sound, something they would have had to do whether Bobby stayed on not.
stonedog23 You are very right about NE. Bobby's leaving actually saved the group in many ways because it forced them to change. If NE did not change prior to the "Heartbreak" album they would have been "remember that group New Edition from the 80's?..." With Bobby's leaving and his explosive success that put a lot of spotlight on The New Edition. Johnny's joining definitely changed the dynamics of the group for the better (a more mature sound) and a good album with Jam & Lewis that allowed the public and the music industry to take them seriously.
Bobby in his prime was no joke !!!! these new dudes don't measure up .
Yes. I agree
yeah but atleast these dudes today can sing. bobby sounds horrible
Dude couldn't sing OR sang for CHIT... I've heard inanimate objects have better tone! 😨
Bob was the man in terms of that street cat doing it in a major way. 💯
Hymn
Chris brown is more talented in my opinion
i agree
Bobby in his prime was not here to fuck around. This man sang, rapped, beatboxed, and danced his ass off. He just gave you a whole concert in 3 minutes.
Well stated
@@markblack5566 I know Ralph was just as good he had a natural swagger without trying.
Pretty much
And act
lol!
He's a natural born performer. I would have loved to see this live.
I had the chance to see him live back in the day in Montgomery, AL. He was outstanding! His magnetism, his dancing, his energy ... unforgettable.
So, between 1988 and mid-1989, I was blessed to see Michael Jackson, PRINCE, and Bobby Brown in that particular order. Bobby tore that arena up in a good way. By that time, he was headlining the DONT BE CRUEL TOUR. His opening acts were Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Karyn White, and Levert. The concert was held at The Houston Summit (now known as Lakewood Church) and IT WAS AWESOME! It was at that moment that I decided to catch Bobby Brown whenever he makes a stop in Houston because I know he will deliver a great show with great live vocals. Since then, I've seen him on The Heads of State Tour along with Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. I also saw him in concert with New Edition back in 2012, just a few weeks after Whitney had passed away. Now, NE was already killing it onstage. They were about 3 or 4 songs into their set when the opening chords of HIT ME OFF started playing. That's when they brought Bobby out onstage and the crowd went from loud applause to FEVER PITCH APPLAUSE. I feel so blessed to not only catch Bobby in concert while in his prime, but, also, to still be able to see him in concert wrecking the stage in his senior years as well. And, his vocals seem to be returning to his prime abilities as far as range and clarity. Bobby Brown is IMHO one of THE GREATESTS EVER!
@@LadyCharlamayne yes I got to see him in person as well besides Prince New edition was the only other performers I ever stood outside in the cold here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to get a ticket and yes he was awesome
I'm 50.. I saw this the night he came on.. it was great.. That show had only live vocals and preformances... wonderful ..you need to check the old footage.
I saw him perform when I was in Highschool I went to every concert they had when it came here he did awesome job I still remember it till this day
People have no idea how much of a beast Bobby Brown was in his prime.
So true
Exactly!!!
I know. I lived through it. Awesome!
Damn Bobby was a hell of a performer in his hay day.
Preach it
The talent was immeasurable...singing, rapping, beat boxing, dancing, stage presence, stage command, stamina, swagger, charisma, sync, sex appeal for the ladies...I mean, come on! Underrated actor too.
I got swagger for life
The F’N King of R&B, period! Ppl don’t understand what he brought to music back then. He took everything he learned from NE and made it his own!
Anyone gonna mention the fact that he does not need fire, disco lights, and all the pop, bang, and crackle!? BB is the whole show.
Is it just me or doesn't his outfit give you lifeee???? I want it
yes!!! the chains included
Yes I said the same thing
YES! I SAID THE SAME THING!
complete fucking life, BITCH!!!
like boy brown
Damn... this man could beatbox too???
Wow.
The Lob Mob he "copied" ralph quite a bit....
@@charlesdoss4162 shut your dumbass up
Oh yeah. The single version of this song shows it off very well too (and very sample friendly)
Bobby was usher and Chris brown before there was a such thing as a rb bad boy
Marquies Simmons Chris Brown is definitely the new bad boy of RnB lol
Jessica Marie yea chris tries to hard to be like michael but he definitely reminds me of Bobby brown
koolkid Kase yeah chris brown was but now his music is just really really dirty
Marquies Simmons except Chris Brown voice way better
Yep
Man, my cousin, me and my brother memorized every move in this routine. We'd bust it out at all the parties. . Those were the days!
Dude that sounds badass! I bet yall got all the ladies. I can't dance worth a fuck, so I would fail at trying to learn this dance routine.
They don't dance at the clubs anymore.😢
People today don't know...Bobby in his prime was dead fuckin' serious!
serious about what?
Space Water He had damn good stage shows. He may not have had the most vibrant voice on the planet, but the hunger was there.
Yeah, people front on him because of the drugs and shit, but he's not the first nor will he be the last to throw his career away because of it.
The truth!!!!!
you could get a good workout tryna keep up with his dancing
Mannnnnnn these young folks dont know!!! Bobby had pipes too! Definition of smooth!
Wondering where all the backup dancers are these days. Just watching them, I'm losing weight. These guys deserve their props. Nothing like 80's (and 70's) dance moves and music.
I used to have all kinds of crushes on those dancers!! Every Little Step video. The dancers had to be on point back in the day. Straight up aerobics, hahaha!!
Rosey Roe right! Backup dancers back then were hungry lol!!!
The Heart & Soul dancers were so dope back then..their moves were nuts
I remember when Don’t Be Cruel came out. Bobby Brown was HUGE! He was everywhere and everyone was listening to his music. My Prerogative, Roni, Every Little Step, Rock Witcha, and Don’t Be Cruel were all hits off that album. He was on top of the world at that time.
And I don’t know who came up with the “running man” but I know who made it the best known dance move around; Bobby Brown. Everyone did it. Even me!
Bobby brown was one of the best music artists because he knew how to get the crowd moving, and when he performed, he was one with the audience. Now that, is a TRUE performer
say what you want about bobby brown; circa..80's he was a bad ass performer and music on lock.
DarkneoChampin AGREE🍻👍
the girl at the beginning is so adorable
& precious
#facts
Damn.. this clip needs to go viral! For anyone from the younger generations who may have doubts about who Bobby Brown really was in his prime.. this should erase all doubts and questions! Bobby was a supernova in his heyday and will always remain the King of Stage! NE4Life!!
When is Bobby going to get recognition for his killer performances and edgy sound?
+halohellocj - one of the greatest stage performers ever! Find myself watching his vids a lot.
+halohellocj When he dies like most artists. No but forreal his personal life got too in the way of his career which is why people rarely acknowledge all his hits and talent.
thebetterman lol i find myself too
+SK R. Yeah unfortunately you're probably right about that
He honestly needs an Unsung special. Seriously, so people can remember how bad 2 the bone this brother was man!! Just like Rick James..amazing artist, musician, entertainer but his personal life and all that happened had shined more than his music in the people's eyes. Which is a shame, but he definitely deserves the love he should have gotten through the years. And this performance was LIVE too? Dancing fast and singing good well at least to me, I always dug his voice. Some folks find issues in everything, but Bobby B most def was the man then.
Stand up, Bobby Brown fans! Loved him since '83 y'all. No matter the amount of time that has passed, you cannot deny the man was mad talented. He could rap, sing and straight up dance his ass off. Miss these days. ❤ you,️ Bobby.
He was the last of the great performers in my opinion, the dancing, singin, rappin, and beat boxin...look at the artist now a days, its not even close.
Yes!
Madame Tia you're a cutie pie...damn
:) Thank you MrSuckafree247 and loved your comment about the artists today!
We must be from the same era?
MrSuckafree247 chris brown... say whatever you want about his craziness but he performssss
Can we all give some love to the backing band and the two dancers,cause they did their thing. 💕💕💕💕👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥And Bobby Brown as well.💕💕💕💕👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥
This dude was completely legit back in the day.... like LEGIT!
Yea those dance moves was in the Bobby brown show when woody was preforming every little step
Charisma through the roof!
Bobby was one of the greatest performers of our time !!! you kids will never
understand
his energy is untouchable
I don't care what nobody says about Bobby now because back when Bobby Brown was in his prime he was something really special the world hadn't seen anything like him up until that point.I really don't think this new generation truly knows how big Bobby Brown was in the prime and height of his career.........smdh BOBBY BROWN WAS THE BEST
Before Drake. Before Usher. There was Robert
Yasssss BB👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
He was talented but we must NVER forget that he stands on the shoulders of GIANTS!!!!
Giants of whom he patterned his self after.
Giants who paved the way!
Giants who faced violence and ridiculous racism.
The talent and excellence of our people is unmeasurable!!!!
Buuuuuuuuuut he was and is not rare and exposure is everything in show business!!!!
I Luuuuuuuv US!!!!!!!!!👏🏾❤️🙏🏾👊🏾💣🔥✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
MJ?!
For real! Bobby Brown was the Man back in his prime I loved to watch him dance he had those crazy moves💯
Bobby was the bomb he was a genius I think it's Whitney that messed up his life !! He had no problems until he met her and she was supposed to be squeaky-clean how weird !!
The energy of the whole song! Is on point! Dancers, Band everything! They burned the stage down!
Them dancers DANCED
Wow, Bobby owned the stage ever time any where. I just love his performances.💯❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
all is can say when I see Bobby from back in the day is; "Whitney, girl, I see why!" lol he was/is one uh nem ones! :) soul man ! beautiful brutha!
New Edition was dope, but they was definitely holding Bobby back...But eventually Bobby held himself back. Dude has so much talent and more potential.
Exactly. Well said
He was really the best in the group. Ralph was a great singer, johnny had an amazing voice but bobby is top ten performers
definitely! and looking at charts & sales Bobby washed them with Dont Be Cruel alone 😭😭 all legends tho
They were all superstars in their own right. Collectively they are legendary. Bobby was just the talented fuck up of the group when it came to the group. If anything he held new edition back from their mega group potential with his constant idiotic behavior
@@WIZEGUYBOSSTONJEORGE how when he left they were still selling the same numbers without bob. So he’s was not holding them back, it goes to show you that bob was right not follow management’s every word.
Slaying it AND singing live! Showin’em how it was done back in the day!
Bobby was killin' it... He is one of the best dancers around and always gave a good show every time he came to New Orleans in concert... It was a blessing to see him perform. Thanks for the posting.
Nobody talks through a song like Bobby Brown.
hahahahahahaha
***** lol
***** well theres his ex-wife...
+Ebony B. hahaha right
the crowd is eating this up! bobby absolutely slaughtered here. amazing performer
Bobby Brown was a great performer in the late 80's early 90's.
2:54 that was sick, bobby was the man back then.
I like how in most shows he dressed the same as the dancers 👍🏾
I would like to hop back in time to this era. Bobby B. toping the charts, Mike Tyson knocking fools out, Lakers ruling basketball, movies were still original (no remakes).
Say what you want about this man but he has an undeniable talent and he is definitely not given the credit he deserves. Idc what he did in the past, I still love me some bobby brown
Watchin Bob’s performance right now. This man was a fuckin PEOBLEM. R&B and a flow like Special Ed. He kilt it’s!!! Proud to be a 90’s baby.
3 minutes of the most challenging cardio you could do. Amazing energy.
God damn This Guy here was insane !!!! People don’t perform like that no more!! Bobby is the Man!!!
I love this man PERIODT
Hit after hit....he was on fire...!
Bobby Brown is one of the best performers in the business! And his dancers! What!!??? There are no other dancers who could touch them during their prime. I wonder where those two guys are right now.
Bobby Brown and MC Hammer both influence the hip hop dance culture of today period.
Those dance moves were on fire 🔥. Singing live while dancing like that too and no auto tune. Guy can actually sing. This is what talent is.
Bobby was awesome back then
The way they bodies moved is crazy!
That dance break was too smooth!
Am I the only one who had a huge crush on Bobby Brown?
+Golden1 At first, it was Ralph Tresvant and as Bobby went solo, I began to really notice him and I fell in love!!!! It is everything when you can sing & dance...so many skills!
+Monica Savage omg yessss girl, I had it bad for Ralph to!! Fell for him when he sang Sensitivity.
Golden1 No !!!!!!
Golden1 I have one on his younger self, I want another bobby brown
Golden1 A LOT OF GIRLS LOVED BOBBY AND STILL DO.
It's still the best.
Man, you had to be in great shape to sing and dance like that, plus rap? Bobby was off the hook with it.
Bobby Brown was the damn man back in the day.
Bobby wasn't no joke.
them pelvic thrusts at the end. they killed it.
One of the coldest people to ever do it I’m here in 2020
I had the biggest crush on Bobby !! I mean in ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️! I’m still riding with Bobby until this day. A raw talent !!
Bobby was da sh*t 👍💜💚 back in the day!
every time i see this clip it takes me waaay back and i get chills. My crew back in philly WORSHIPPED this performance and had all the steps and ad libs down. Amazing how almost 30 yrs later how relevant it still is. They are wearing those 'genie' pants TODAY and he broke down the rap and said 'Slay' like everyone is saying today. There is truly nothing new under the sun, but it s good to see that good music lasts forever.
His dancers are the shyt!!!
Sonzão 🔈🔉🔊Dançarinos dançam muito bem 🔈🔉🔊
Linda canção. Bobby Cantava muito também.
They were all stars in their super stars in their own right. Collectively they are legendary.
Young performs today had better take notes!! Bobby started the trends and was ORIGINAL!!!
Man I wish I was alive back in the 80s cause almost every hit song was amazing! I would've love to see this live!
I was up watching this episode at 10 year's old. mom never let me miss arsenio
I don't care what people say or think of Bobby Brown personally. This mutha fucka was an entertainer. He knew how to put in a show!
I remember this day!!! he had great energy...and great entertainer!
This song has been on my playlist for two years now, I had no idea he can beatbox, he’s the fucking man!
The man
Love You Bobby !!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
5 - 17 - 24
Bobby you are one of the GREAT entertainers of all time. One of the best performers ever!
Dance moves of 2017 make the pelvic thrust of 88 seem so serene and innocent
Arsenio had Brown on his show alot.
Singing live WHILE DANCING. What a concept
Who’s here in 2024? Love this Video😅
Me!! I"m right here with you - lovin' this vide too!
+jbulldogst Bobby's first solo album was released in 1987. MC Hammer's first album "Feel My Power" was released in 1987. Bobby wore jeans during "King of the Stage" years, MC Hammer was the first dancer to wear them in '87
James Brown, Bobby Brown, Chris Brown...all great performers!!!
bobby had so much energy back in the day
Hands Down..ONE OF THE BEST MUTHAPHUCKA’s TO EVER DO IT: Bobby “King of Stage” Brown!
My Era...NE4L 🙌🏾
Bobby brown was a bad ass and still is in my opinion!! U go bobby still love you!
I remember this just it was yesterday! Bobby always showed out when he was on Arsenio. Bobby was always a top of the line entertainer. ❤️🕺🏾🙌🏾😎💯 It's a shame how the media tore him down and tried to make out to be the bad guy or some sort of joke. Bobby is a icon as far as I'm concerned. 👑
Everybody sitting down n shit lol I'd be the only one up dancing and singing along 😂😂 wish I was there lh
Bobby Brown was always a great dancer!😍🎤♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Bobby Brown was DA MAN!
YOU GOT TO LOVE BOBBY BROWN AND HIS TWO BACK UP DANCERS THE BEST OF THE BESTS EXCELLENT MOVES AND EXCITEMENT LOVE BABY FACE N LA REID 🥰😍🤩🥳🥳
Amazing performance!
Folks don't give Bobby enough credit after Michael blew up and did his thing Bobby followed him and took r&b hip hop to a whole nother level. Hell he created R&B Hip Hop he was the first dance and sing Bobby did that..
Bobby Brown was *HUGE* around this time. My whole elementary school tried to dress/dance/look like him. My mom got me the shoes from *Payless* and the outfit from *KidsRUs.*
One of Bobby's best performances EVER!! Just so smooth yet sooo funky and fresh! Everything about it is just RIGHT!! The song is phenomenal! Bobby & Heart-n-Soul are giving me so much life with the energy!! The BAND is jamming! I hear you Mr. Bass Man!!! 5-STAR performances 20 years! Nothing out right now can even touch this. Bobby truly had that one of a kind talent! And he was definitely a King of the Stage!
Thanks for uploading!!!
Bobby Brown was smooth!!!
Bobby was all of that back then!!! Still is!!! Lol!!!
Nothing but good vibes and good times!💯🙋🏽♀️
People forget how great of an entertainer Bobby was, the guy was awesome! The dances, singing, crowd involvement, improvisation, Bobby was the man!
Bobby 🙏🏽 thank you…dancing to your music videos as a child was a joy
He's still here and performing!!
No one was bigger than Bobby at this time.To me he was the most talented one in New Edition, altho N.E. had other talented members.
I agree 70sbaby
***** It wasn't Bobby leaving the group that had NE on the down swing. It was the change in the music landscape. NE, regardless if Bobby had stayed, had to make some different music. Johnny gave them a more grown up sound, something they would have had to do whether Bobby stayed on not.
stonedog23 You are very right about NE. Bobby's leaving actually saved the group in many ways because it forced them to change. If NE did not change prior to the "Heartbreak" album they would have been "remember that group New Edition from the 80's?..." With Bobby's leaving and his explosive success that put a lot of spotlight on The New Edition. Johnny's joining definitely changed the dynamics of the group for the better (a more mature sound) and a good album with Jam & Lewis that allowed the public and the music industry to take them seriously.
mightymikec7 actually I'm gonna have to say Michael Jackson by far had him topped in 1989
MJ?