Osmonds

The Osmonds were five brothers from Ogden, Utah - Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and Donny - who started performing together in the late 1950s. They signed with Decca Records in 1962 and had early success with songs like "One Bad Apple." Their clean-cut image and tight harmonies made them popular on television, particularly through regular appearances on "The Andy Williams Show."

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, they released several hits that showed their range, from the upbeat "Down By The Lazy River" to the harder-edged rock sound of "Crazy Horses." That 1969 track featured Donny Osmond's distinctive vocals over a driving guitar riff, a departure from their usual pop style that still managed to connect with their audience.

They also appeared in films like "Goin' Coconuts" in 1978, though their television work remained central to their presence. The group navigated the typical pressures of family business and entertainment industry demands while maintaining their Mormon faith, which occasionally created tension with their professional commitments.