Biography
Who is Jordan Knight?
Early life and real name
Jordan Knight Nathaniel Marcel Knight was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 17, 1970. He grew up as the youngest of six children in a family with Canadian parents of English, Scottish, and German descent. Because of his parents, he holds dual American and Canadian citizenship. Before achieving fame in the music industry, he played in a youth baseball league in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and attended Boston English High School.
Rise to fame with New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block became a big pop hit in the 1980s and 1990s. Jordan served as the lead vocalist, utilizing a falsetto singing style influenced by The Stylistics. While on tour with the band, Jordan met Tommy Page and collaborated with him to write and co-produce the song "I'll Be Your Everything." The track became a hit single for Page in 1990, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a gold certification from the RIAA.
Solo career highlights
After New Kids on the Block split in 1994, Jordan launched a solo career. He released his first solo single, "Give It to You," on February 16, 1999. The track reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, went gold, and earned a nomination for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video. His self-titled debut album was released on May 25, 1999, selling over 500,000 copies in the United States and reaching number twenty-nine on the Billboard 200.
Television and personal life
Beyond his music career, Jordan has appeared on various television programs. He served as a judge on the American Idol spin-off American Juniors and later judged on the CBC show Cover Me Canada in 2011. He also appeared as a contestant on reality shows including The Surreal Life, The Surreal Life: Fame Games, and the British show Hit Me Baby One More Time.
Birthday and age
Jordan Knight was born on May 17, 1970, which makes Jordan 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Jordan shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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