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Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill began his career at the age of five, singing gospel in a goup with his brothers. A Washington, D.C. native, his first album, Johnny Gill, was released in 1983. The platinum-selling artist pursued a solo career until 1987, when he was tapped to join boy group New Edition. He has performed with the group off and on for years, and in 1997 he united with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup LSG. His 2011 album, Still Winning, was his first solo project in 15 years. In the interim, he appeared in dozens of films and inspirational plays, including Madea's Family Reunion.

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In Walks Gill

With Bobby Brown gone (and rumors that Ralph Tresvant may go solo) Johnny Gill is recruited to join N.E. in 1987 not only as a member, but possibly as a lead. In the music industry Gill was known as a prodigy who’d had his first hit at 17 when he...

Eddie Murphy and Johnny Gill

The soul singer and comedian have been BFFs for nearly 30 years and, in spite of persistent rumors that they're more than just friends, Eddie and Johnny have always had each other's back. Johnny stood by his pal following several messy relationshi...

Johnny Gill: May 22

The New Edition member, and Eddie Murphy BFF, turns 46. (Photo: Mark Sullivan/WireImage/Getty Images)

Take 'em to Church: Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill is one of many PK's (Preacher's Kids) to get their shine singing in the church choir. A five year-old Johnny, along with his brother's Bobby, Jeff and Randy formed a family gospel group called "Wings Faith." Since then, Gill hasn't bee...

Johnny Gill on the Possibility of a New Edition Reality TV Show

"Everybody's doing reality shows. At some point, we need something different, and I'd like to be at the forefront of doing something different." (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Johnny Gill on Talking to Bobby Brown About New Edition Reunion

“I talked to Bob about it and it’s like: You got to come with your ‘A’ game every night. One good show ain’t gonna convince people. Because, remember — Bobby had the reputation of not showing up, not being good in a city along with all the other s...

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