American singer Jonathan Knight was a member of boy band New Kids On The Block (NKOTB). In August of 2008, PerezHilton.com reported that Knight was openly gay and may soon make a public announcement regarding his sexual orientation.PerezHilton.com: Welcome To The Gayborhood! (August 20, 2008)
Retirement and Comeback
Due in part to problems with panic attacks, Knight left the New Kids On The Block in 1994 and became a real estate developer.VH1.com: Older Kids on the Comeback (April 30, 2001) The New Kids On The Block reunited in 2008 and are set to release a new album, entitled The Block on September 2, 2008.People: First Look: NKOTB's Cover Art Revealed! (August 1, 2008)
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Jonathan Knight Timeline
Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
November 29, 1968: Born in Worcester, Massachusetts
1986: New Kids On The Block Released
1988: Hangin' Tough Released
1989: Merry, Merry Christmas Released
1990: Step By Step Released
1993: Changed name to NKOTB on the Face the Music Release
1993: Suffer Panic Attacks and Leaves NKOTB
2008: New Kids on the Block Reunite on The Today Show.
Jonathan Knight DVDs and Merchandise
Overstock.com: New Kids On The Block Merchandise
CD Universe: New Kids on the Block Music
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