Pictures - New Kids through the years

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Almost 27 years after New Kids on the Block released their self-titled debut album, the boys from Boston are continuing to thrill fans world wide. The five-some announced on Jan. 22 that they would be heading out on tour with fellow boy bands Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees for “The Package” tour in spring 2013, playing Manchester, N.H. on July 25. Take a look at scenes from NKOTB’s career.


Pictured, from left: Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, and Joey McIntyre talk to audience members during the announcement of their upcoming tour, "The Package", on Jan. 22.



Pictured, from left: Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, and Joey McIntyre


Almost 27 years after New Kids on the Block released their self-titled debut album, the boys from Boston are continuing to thrill fans world wide. The five-some announced on Jan. 22 that they would be heading out on tour with fellow boy bands Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees for “The Package” tour in spring 2013, playing Manchester, N.H. on July 25. Take a look at scenes from NKOTB’s career.


Pictured, from left: Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, and Joey McIntyre talk to audience members during the announcement of their upcoming tour, "The Package", on Jan. 22.


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The New Kids On The Block appeared on NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center on May 8, 2009 in New York City.

Just look at them now. Decades after New Kids on the Block first took the stage, they’re still performing for fans across the globe.


Pictured: The New Kids On The Block appeared on NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center on May 8, 2009 in New York City.


Now, browse photos of NKOTB through the years...


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New Kids on the Block back in 1991. From left, Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Jonathan Knight.

Remember the good old days? The ‘80s and early ‘90s saw screaming fans, posters covering the walls of teens across the country, those dance moves (did you wave your arms to “Hangin’ Tough”?) Remember, NKOTB (as they’re so fondly referred to) came together in Boston. That’s right, it all started here.


Pictured, New Kids on the Block back in 1991. From left, Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Jonathan Knight.


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The New Kids on the Block made an appearance at the Boston Music Awards in 1991. From left, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood.

The New Kids on the Block made an appearance at the Boston Music Awards in 1991. From left, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood.


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Step by Step: The group also performed at the Boston Music Awards during that same year. Now do you remember those dance moves?

Step by Step: The group also performed at the Boston Music Awards during that same year. Now do you remember those dance moves?


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Donnie Wahlberg shared time on stage with his brother, Mark Wahlberg, formerly known as rapper “Marky Mark” of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Here, the two Wahlbergs, who are from Dorchester, performed before a sold-out crowd at the former Great Woods for the Performing Arts in 1992.

Donnie Wahlberg shared time on stage with his brother, Mark Wahlberg, formerly known as rapper “Marky Mark” of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Here, the two Wahlbergs, who are from Dorchester, performed before a sold-out crowd at the former Great Woods for the Performing Arts in 1992.


Since this appearance, “Marky Mark” has grown into Mark Wahlberg, whom we now know as an Academy-Award nominated actor and television producer.


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Wahlberg threw out the first pitch at a Red Sox-Yankees game in May 1999

Like his brother, Donnie made his way into the movie world, starring in “Ransom” (1996), “Southie” (1998), “The Sixth Sense” (1999), and the “Saw” series, as well as the miniseries “Band of Brothers.”


At left, Wahlberg threw out the first pitch at a Red Sox-Yankees game in May 1999.


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McIntyre spoke at a press conference in Los Angeles in 1990

Since his days with NKOTB, singer Joey McIntyre released a few solo albums (”Stay the Same,” “Meet Joe Mac,” and “Talk to Me,” for instance), appeared as a regular on the FOX television show “Boston Public,” and also appeared on Broadway (you may have seen him in “Wicked”). The singer showed off his fancy footwork during the 2006 season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” At left, McIntyre spoke at a press conference in Los Angeles in 1990.


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At left, McIntyre posed for photographers on set in Hyde Park in May 2006 during a break in filming the locally produced movie.

All grown up: More recently, McIntyre starred in the 2008 film “On Broadway” (read the Globe’s review).


At left, McIntyre posed for photographers on set in Hyde Park in May 2006 during a break in filming the locally produced movie.


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No longer the New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight (left) and Joey McIntyre performed together at the KISS concert at the former Great Woods for the Performing Arts in 1999. The group officially split up in 1994.

No longer the New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight (left) and Joey McIntyre performed together at the KISS concert at the former Great Woods for the Performing Arts in 1999. The group officially split up in 1994.


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In 1999, Knight released a solo album, “Jordan Knight,” and opened for boy band ‘N Sync during its tour. Later, Knight turned to reality TV, appearing on VH1’s “The Surreal Life” in 2004. He continued to record, releasing another solo album, “Love Songs,” in 2006.

In 1999, Knight released a solo album, “Jordan Knight,” and opened for boy band ‘N Sync during its tour. Later, Knight turned to reality TV, appearing on VH1’s “The Surreal Life” in 2004. He continued to record, releasing another solo album, “Love Songs,” in 2006.


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Group member Danny Wood formed a Boston-based record label, released a few albums after the group’s split, and made some TV appearances.

Group member Danny Wood formed a Boston-based record label, released a few albums after the group’s split, and made some TV appearances.


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Hangin’ Tough: Donnie Wahlberg (left) and Jordan Knight were spotted at a Celtics game at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden in April 2007. Jordan’s brother and former bandmate Jonathan stopped entertaining altogether when NKOTB broke up.

Hangin’ Tough: Donnie Wahlberg (left) and Jordan Knight were spotted at a Celtics game at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden in April 2007. Jordan’s brother and former bandmate Jonathan stopped entertaining altogether when NKOTB broke up.


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Here, Danny Wood, (from left) Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, and Jonathan Knight opened the show at TD Banknorth Garden on Sept. 26 with their new single, “Single.”

NKOTB, welcome to the 21st century. The group hit the stage at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 in 2008 as part of their comeback tour.


Here, Danny Wood, (from left) Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, and Jonathan Knight opened the show at TD Banknorth Garden on Sept. 26 with their new single, “Single.”


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In the first official photo of the reunited group (from left), Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood.

In the first official photo of the reunited group (from left), Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, and Danny Wood.


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The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys during New Year’s Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2010.

The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys during New Year’s Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2010.


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In 2010, they performed at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Senseation! Cures for Kids Fund fundraiser.

In 2010, they performed at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Senseation! Cures for Kids Fund fundraiser.


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In January, members of the New Kids On The Block and the Backstreet Boys posed for a photo session by the Green Monster after it was announced that the groups would play together at Fenway Park in June.

In January, members of the New Kids On The Block and the Backstreet Boys posed for a photo session by the Green Monster after it was announced that the groups would play together at Fenway Park in June.


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Donnie Wahlberg (left) and Joey McIntyre peeked out through the Green Monster.

Donnie Wahlberg (left) and Joey McIntyre peeked out through the Green Monster.


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Donnie Wahlberg stepped out onto the field at Fenway to take a cellphone snapshot of the park in the snow.

Donnie Wahlberg stepped out onto the field at Fenway to take a cellphone snapshot of the park in the snow.


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The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys at Fenway Park in June 2011. The two groups merged to temporarily formed boy band super-group NKOTBSB, releasing a self-titled colaborative album in May 2011.

The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys at Fenway Park in June 2011. The two groups merged to temporarily formed boy band super-group NKOTBSB, releasing a self-titled colaborative album in May 2011.


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This picture provided by Starpix shows members of 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, and New Kids on the Block, during the announcement of "The Package Tour," Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in New York. The major summer tour will feature the three bands.

Members of 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, and New Kids on the Block, on stage during the announcement of this summer’s "The Package Tour" on Jan. 22.


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