The band started as a solo project of Nicholas Jonas. When Nick was 6 years old, he was discovered while singing at a barber shop and was referred to a professional show business manager.[2][3][4] At the age of 7, Nick began performing on Broadway.[5][6] He had acted in several plays, including A Christmas Carol (in 2000 as Tiny Tim and Scrooge at eight), Annie Get Your Gun (in 2001 as Little Jake), Beauty and the Beast (in 2002 as Chip), and Les Misérables (in 2003 as Gavroche).[6][7][8][9] After Les Misérables closed, he performed in The Sound of Music (as Kurt) at the Paper Mill Playhouse.[10]
In 2002 while performing in Beauty and the Beast, Nick had written a song with his father called "Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer)." With background vocals from the Beauty and the Beast cast, Nick performed the song on the 2002 annual Broadway "Equity Fights AIDS" album, Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4.[11][12][13] In November 2003, INO Records received a demo copy of "Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer)."[14] The label released the song to Christian radio, where it quickly became popular on Record & Radio's Christian Adult Contemporary Chart.[12]
"Dear God" single
"Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" singleBy September 2004, an executive at Columbia Records found out about Nick's song.[11][12] Nick was soon jointly signed to INO Records and Columbia Records and released the single "Dear God."[15][16] A second single, "Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer)" (a new solo recording), was released on November 16.[17] It was supposed to be followed by a December release of a self-titled solo album, but the album had been pushed back.[18] But did get a limited release.[19] Nick, along with Kevin and Joe, had written several other songs for the album.[11]
In early 2005, Columbia Records' new president Steve Greenberg, listened to Nick's record. While Greenberg did not like the album, he did like Nick's voice.[20] After meeting with Nick and hearing the song, "Please Be Mine," written and performed by the brothers, Daylight/Columbia Records had decided to sign the three as a group act.[11][21][22] However, on May 17, 2005, one song from the original album, "Crazy Kind of Crush on You," was released on the Darcy's Wild Life soundtrack.[23]
Track Listing of Nicholas Jonas's solo album:
"Dear God" - 3:12
"Time for Me to Fly" (Nick Jonas Version) - 3:31
"Appreciate" - 3:08
"When You Look Me In the Eyes" (First Version) - 4:01
"Higher Love" - 3:54
"Please Be Mine" (Nick Jonas Version) - 4:04
"I Will Be the Light" - 4:16
"Don't Walk Away" - 3:35
"Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" - 3:58
"Crazy Kind of Crush On You" - 2:54
"Wrong Again" - 3:55
It's About Time (2005-2006)
After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group "Sons of Jonas," before settling on the name the "Jonas Brothers".[24][25]
Throughout 2005, the Jonas Brothers went on several tours, including Kelly Clarkson, Jesse McCartney, the Backstreet Boys, and the Click Five.[2][26] They spent the later portion of the year on an anti-drug tour with Aly & AJ and The Cheetah Girls.[26][27] Additionally, they opened for the Veronicas in early 2006.[11]
For the album, titled It's About Time, the band collaborated with several writers, including Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), Michael Mangini (Joss Stone), Desmond Child (Aerosmith, Bon Jovi), Billy Mann (Destiny's Child, Jessica Simpson) and Steve Greenberg (Joss Stone, Hanson).[27] The album was initially supposed to be released in February 2006, but was pushed back several times.[11][21][26][27] The delay was due to executive changes at Sony (the parent company of Columbia) and the executives' desire to have "another lead single." For the album, the Jonas Brothers covered two hit songs by UK band Busted - "Year 3000" and "What I Go to School For".[20]
The Jonas Brothers' first single, "Mandy," was released on December 27, 2005.[28]. Its music video was shown on MTV's Total Request Live on February 22, 2006[4] and reached number four.[25] Also in February, another of the Jonas' songs, "Time for Me to Fly," was released on the Aquamarine soundtrack.[29] In March, "Mandy" was featured in the Nickelodeon television film Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up and the Zoey 101: Music Mix soundtrack album (artist listed as Nicholas Jonas).[29] The group's music was also been featured on the Cartoon Network's Cartoon Cartoon Fridays program.[2][29] The band covered "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" from Pirates of the Caribbean for the DisneyMania 4 album, released on April 4, 2006.[30] Over the summer of 2006, the Jonas Brothers went on tour with Aly and AJ.[31] The Jonas Brothers also created the theme song for the second season of American Dragon Jake Long, airing from June 2006 to September 2007 on the Disney Channel.[29][32]
It's About Time was finally released on August 8, 2006.[33] According to the band's manager, it was only a "limited release" of 50,000 copies. Because Sony was not interested in further promoting the band, the Jonas Brothers then considered switching labels.[20]
On October 3, 2006, Nick's 2004 solo single, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)," was re-released on Joy to the World: The Ultimate Christmas Collection.[34] Also in October, the Jonas Brothers covered "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid. Along with a music video, the song was released on a two disk special edition release of The Little Mermaid soundtrack.[35] The second single released off of the album was "Year 3000." The song became popular on Radio Disney, and the music video debuted on the Disney Channel in mid-January 2007.[20]
The band was ultimately dropped by Columbia Records in early 2007.[25]
Jonas Brothers (2007-present)
After shortly being without a label, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records in February 2007.[36][37] Around the same time, brothers began appearing in commercials for Baby Bottle Pops, singing the jingle.[37] On March 27, two additional songs on two different albums were released: "Kids of the Future" from the Meet the Robinsons soundtrack (Based on Kim Wilde's "Kids in America") and "I Wanna Be Like You" from DisneyMania 5.[38][39] On June 16, 2007, the Jonas Brothers began their prom-themed summer tour at South Street Seaport in New York City.[citation needed]
Their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers was released on August 7th 2007.[40] It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart its first week.[25] Two singles with music videos were also released around this time - "Hold On" two weeks before and "SOS" just after the release of the album.[25]
In August, the Jonas Brothers made several appearances on television. On August 17, they guest starred in an episode of the Disney Channel Show Hannah Montana titled Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas. They also performed "We Got the Party" with Miley Cyrus in the episode, which appeared after the DCOM High School Musical 2 and was viewed by 10.7 million people that night.[41] On August 24, the Jonas Brothers performed two songs at the Miss Teen USA contest.[42] The following day, the closing ceremonies of the Disney Channel Games was aired, featuring a performance from the Jonas Brothers. The games were taped on April 27, 2007 in Orlando, FL.[43][44] On August 26, the Jonas Brothers co-presented an award with Miley Cyrus at the Teen Choice Awards.They also performed at the American Music Awards in November 18, 2007, performing the song "SOS"[45]
On 22 November 2007, the brothers appeared in the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For their final performance of 2007 the three brthers performed their single "Hold On" at Dick Clark's New Years Rockin Eve.
Best of Both Worlds Tour
From October 18, 2007 to January 9, 2008, the Jonas Brothers opened for Miley Cyrus on her 54-date Best of Both Worlds Tour.They started in St. Louis, Missouri, and ended in Albany, New York.[46]
The Jonas Brothers are also set to appear in Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert film set for 3-D release on February 1, 2008.
Look Me in the Eyes Tour
They will be kicking off their Look Me In The Eyes Tour on January 31, 2008, in Tucson, Arizona.
Future Projects
Because of their major success with Disney and Hollywood Records, Disney is now set to create another one of their signature breakout stars. Disney has signed the brothers to a concert special, movie (Camp Rock, premieres June 2008), and TV Series.[47] The fictional television series entitled J.O.N.A.S! (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies) starring the trio as a group of government hired spies was filmed, and is expected to debut on the Disney Channel in 2008.[48]
In a article with JustJared.com Hollywood Records stated that the Jonas Brothers' new album comes out on July 8th.
Band in a Bus
The Jonas Brothers will also be contracting John Taylor, Greg Garbowsky and Jack Lawless to begin working on their 3rd Album on a state of the art Gibson Tour Bus.
Members
Current members
Paul Kevin Jonas Jr. (b. November 5, 1987) - guitar (usually a Gibson Les Paul) and background vocals[25][49]
Joseph Adam Jonas (b. August 15, 1989) - lead vocalist and tambourine[25]
Nicholas Jerry Jonas (b. September 16, 1992) - lead vocals, guitar (usually a Gibson SG in the original red stain color), (drums in the song "Australia")[25][49]
John Taylor - guitar[50]
Greg Garbowsky - bass guitar[50]
Jack Lawless - drums[50]
Kevin, Joe, and Nick also have a younger brother, Frankie Nathaniel Jonas, also known as the 'Bonus Jonas' and 'Frank the Tank,' who wants to play drums in the band when he gets older.[51]
Former members
Alex Noyes - drums[31]
Discography
Further information: List of songs by the Jonas Brothers
Albums
Album Chart positions[52] US Sales RIAA Certification Release Date
Billboard 200 United World iTunes
It's About Time 91 - - 40,000+ August 8, 2006
Jonas Brothers 5 18[53] 6 1,000,000 PlatinumA August 7, 2007
Jonas Brothers: Bonus Jonas Edition - - - 30,000+ October 30, 2007
Untitled 3rd Album - - - - - July 8, 2008
A RIAA certification is based on total combined sales of original and bonus albums
Singles
Year Title Chart positions[54] Album
U.S. Pop 100 U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Hot Digital United World iTunes Top 100
2005 "Mandy" - - - - - Zoey 101: Music Mix & It's About Time
2006 "Year 3000" 33 31 15 - 10 It's About Time & Jonas Brothers
2006 "Poor Unfortunate Souls" - - - - - Disney's The Little Mermaid Special Edition Soundtrack
2007 "Kids of the Future" - - - - - Meet the Robinsons Soundtrack & Jonas Brothers
2007 "Hold On" 38 53 17 - 18 Jonas Brothers
2007 "SOS" 17 17 4 25[55] 1 Jonas Brothers
2008 "When You Look Me In the Eyes" - - - - - Jonas Brothers
On August 7th 2007 The iTunes Music Store named the single "Hold On" as number three on their "Best of the Store" Playlist.[citation needed]
Music videos
Year Title Album
2005 "Mandy" It's About Time
2006 "Year 3000" It's About Time
2006 "Poor Unfortunate Souls" Disney's The Little Mermaid Special Edition Soundtrack
2007 "Kids of the Future" Meet the Robinsons Soundtrack & Jonas Brothers
2007 "Hold On" Jonas Brothers
2007 "S.O.S." Jonas Brothers
2007 "I Wan'na Be Like You" DisneyMania 5 & The Jungle Book 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition Soundtrack
2008 "When You Look Me in the Eyes" Jonas Brothers
Other songs from compilation albums
Year Title Album
2006 "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" DisneyMania 4
2006 "Time for Me to Fly" Aquamarine soundtrack
2007 "I Wan'na Be Like You" DisneyMania 5 & The Jungle Book 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition Soundtrack
2007 "Girl of My Dreams" Disney Channel Holiday
Filmography
Year Title Joe's role Nick's role Kevin's role Notes
2007 Hannah Montana Joe Nick Kevin 1 episode
2008 Best of Both Worlds Concert Main Role
Camp Rock Shane Gray Nate Jason made for television (Disney Channel)
2008–present J.O.N.A.S! Joe Nick Kevin Main Role
Trivia
Trivia sections are discouraged under Wikipedia guidelines.
The article could be improved by integrating relevant items and removing inappropriate ones.
All three brothers attended Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon, New Jersey.[56]
In March 2007, Nick announced that he has Type 1 diabetes.[57][58]
References
^ Jonas Brothers: expanding horizons
^ a b c MTV: More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time For The Jonas Brothers
^ Jonas Brothers - CCMmagazine.com
^ a b MTV News: Jonas Brothers
^ Jonas Brothers: It's About Time
^ a b Clubhouse Magazine
^ Playbill News: Beauty and the Beast Becomes 8th Longest-Running Show Aug. 4
^ Playbill News: Photo Call: Les Misérables: Leading Mann
^ Playbill Biography: Nicholas Jonas
^ Playbill News: Meg Bussert Joins Paper Mill Sound of Music; Complete Casting Announced
^ a b c d e f Kansas City Star: Band interview: The Jonas Brothers, on the road, promoting their first CD
^ a b c Allentown Morning Call: The Jonas Brothers: hearththrobs of the Hanson kind
^ Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4
^ INO Records: Nicholas Jonas - Dear God
^ Dear God by Nicholas Jonas
^ About.com: INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas
^ Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer) by Nicholas Jonas
^ About.com: Jonas Brothers It's About Time
^ WalMart.com: Nicholas Jonas
^ a b c d Jonas Brothers deliver squeaky clean 'punk' music
^ a b New Haven Register: Brothers In Arms
^ The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory: Nicholas Jonas
^ Darcy's Wild Life (soundtrack)
^ MTV - The New Boy Bands
^ a b c d e f g h Jonas Brothers Biography at AceShowBiz.com
^ a b c Get Out the Red Bull...Here Come the Jonas Brothers
^ a b c The Montclair Times: 'It's About Time' the Jonas Brothers come to Montclair
^ Mandy - Jonas Brothers @ SonyMusicStore
^ a b c d Fashion Show To Be Held In Rome (Greater Rome Times)
^ Disneymania, Vol. 4
^ a b Aly & AJ pump up the volume
^ American Dragon: Jake Long episode guide
^ Billboard Discography - Jonas Brothers - It's About Time
^ Joy To The World: The Ultimate Christmas Collection
^ Little Mermaid (special edition)
^ PR Newswire: The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records
^ a b Topps' Baby Bottle Pop Sweetens Its Effort
^ Meet the Robinsons (soundtrack)
^ Disneymania, Vol. 5
^ Billboard Discography - Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers
^ Millions Sold on 'HSM2' - Multichannel News
^ Miss Teen USA 2007
^ Walt Disney World News - Disney Channel Games 2007 to Include Kid and 'Tween Favorites From Around the Globe Competing in Fun Games and Sporting Events to Benefit Charity
^ Disney Channel Games 2007
^ Teen Choice 2007
^ Business Wire (August 8, 2007). "Singer, Songwriter and Actress Miley Cyrus Launches 54-Date “Best of Both Worlds Tour” on October 18". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. “Special Guests Jonas Brothers Join Tour”
^ Yahoo! News: Disney Channel in tune with Jonas Brothers
^ IMDB - "J.O.N.A.S!"
^ a b Photograph of Nick and Kevin playing their guitars
^ a b c Musiqtone- Concerts: Jonas Brothers steals show from Jesse McCartney in Florida concert
^ Video of Disney Channel's Bonus Jonas Time
^ Billboard Artist Chart History - Jonas Brothers Albums
^ αCharts.us - Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers
^ Billboard Artist Chart History - Jonas Brothers Singles
^ αCharts.us - Jonas Brothers - S.o.s.
^ Chadwick, John. "Wyckoff natives return to stomping grounds for concert", The Record (Bergen County), March 9, 2007. Accessed September 22, 2007. "The brothers -- Kevin, 19, Joseph, 17, and Nicholas, 14 -- are Wyckoff natives who attended Eastern Christian -- a pre-K-12 private school with three North Jersey campuses."
^ Type 1 Pop Star, Nick Jonas Tells His Story
^ Jonas Brothers Band Member Reveals He Has Diabetes at Diabetes Research Institute Fundraiser
External links
Official site
Music on MySpace
Music on YouTube
Band In A Bus Site
RIAA Certification Database
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Albums It's About Time · Jonas Brothers
Singles "Mandy" · "Year 3000" · "Poor Unfortunate Souls" · "Kids of the Future" · "Hold On" · "SOS" · "When You Look Me In the Eyes"
Filmography Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert · Camp Rock · J.O.N.A.S!
Related articles Best of Both Worlds Tour · Look Me In The Eyes Tour · List of songs
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