Identify These Boy/Girl Bands
7. Which of these musical groups initially formed as a barbershop quartet and gained prominence in the wake of The Jackson 5's success?
Correct Incorrect The Osmonds, initially forming as a barbershop quartet in 1958, transitioned into mainstream visibility as regular performers on The Andy Williams Show, riding the wave of success brought by The Jackson 5. Inspired by the idea that the Osmonds could achieve success akin to their predecessors as a pop group, Mike Curb played a significant role in shaping their trajectory. Following the model of the Jackson 5, the Osmonds designated their youngest member, Donny Osmond, as the lead vocalist. Donny later departed to pursue a solo career, while the remaining members continued to achieve success on the country charts, extending their performances until the year 2017.