In 1978, three boys from Orchard Park, in Roxbury, inner-city Boston—Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, and Ricky Bell—started a vocal group. They were soon joined by friend Ralph “Rizz” Tresvant and local choreographer Brooke Payne’s nephew Ronnie DeVoe, and later, Johnny Gill. As the legend goes, Payne, who met the boys after watching them perform at a local talent show, christened the group New Edition. Since then, New Edition has been the inspiration for numerous “boy bands” that have come after them. Some of their accomplishments include winning multiple music awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, most recently, a residency in Las Vegas in 2024! After more than 40 years in the entertainment industry, they continue to perform as a group and as individual artists. This dynamic SUPER GROUP is well overdue to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please sign this petition so we can make that happen!