Danny Wood Jr American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor Date of Birth: 14.05.1969 Country: USA

1. Biography of Danny Wood Jr.
2. Transition to Acting
3. Solo Music Career
4. 'Totally Boyband' and 'Upper Street'
5. Reunion with 'New Kids on the Block'
6. Charitable Work
7. Other Endeavors

Biography of Danny Wood Jr.

Danny Wood Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He gained fame as a member of the American group 'New Kids on the Block' and was one of its key choreographers.

Transition to Acting

After some time with 'New Kids on the Block', Wood decided to explore his talents in acting. His first film, 'Thank You, Good Night', depicted the struggles of four musicians in their personal and professional lives. He later worked with 'Deveria' and 'I-15'. In 2002, Wood starred in the film 'Tequila Express'.

Solo Music Career

In 1994, Wood embarked on a solo music career. His debut solo album, 'Second Face', was released on July 22, 2003. All the songs on the album were written by Wood and his friend Pete Masitti. In 1999, Wood also released the album 'Room Full Of Smoke' in collaboration with the popular artist known as D-Fuse. In 2008, Wood released another album titled 'Coming Home', followed by its sequel 'Coming Home 2: This Time to Joey and Heather' in 2009. The album featured singles such as 'Just Working Out' and 'Breakfast'.

'Totally Boyband' and 'Upper Street'

Wood joined the new MTV project 'Totally Boyband', which was a tribute to 'Totally Scott-Lee'. The group consisted of members from other boy bands, including Dane Bowers from 'Another Level', Jimmy Constable from '911', Lee Latchford-Evans from 'Steps', and Bradley McIntosh from 'S Club'. They formed a group called 'Upper Street', and their single reached the 26th position on the charts. However, the project was eventually disbanded by the organizers.

Reunion with 'New Kids on the Block'

In the summer of 2008, Wood reunited with his old group 'New Kids on the Block'. They released a new and successful album and embarked on a worldwide concert tour.

Charitable Work

In 2009, Wood released another album titled 'Stronger: Remember Betty', dedicated to his late mother. All the proceeds from the album were donated to the 'Komen Foundation', a charity organization fighting breast cancer.

Other Endeavors

In addition to his music career, Wood is also currently working as a sales specialist at the company 'Halycon'.