Donnie Was the First Member
After a long talent search in many different cities, Donnie Wahlberg was the first one to be recruited into the band. At just fifteen, Donnie Wahlberg impressed Maurice Starr with his rapping skills, and he became the first-ever New Kid on the Block.
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Donnie got his brother Mark on board as well, who brought along his good friend Danny. Finally, two former classmates, Jordan and Jonathan Knight joined the party. Mark eventually ended up leaving the group after a few months.