Identify These Boy/Girl Bands
38. Which band started with one of its members initially seeking a solo career?
Correct Incorrect Nick Jonas initially ventured into a solo career, but the trajectory changed when he and his brothers formed a trio after catching the attention of Steve Greenberg with their performance of "Please Be Mine." As a group, they secured a contract with Columbia Records, and their debut single "Mandy" gained exposure on MTV. Although their first album saw limited success, their presence on television propelled them up the charts. The trio, later identified as one of the hottest pop recording artists, achieved multiple number-one hits, including "Burning Up" and "Tonight." They disbanded in 2013, after which Nick Jonas found success as a solo artist, while Joe Jonas went on to establish the group DNCE.