2006-11-20 16:56:19 · 7 answers · asked by Diaper Delivery Services 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
smkwtrjck got it right. It is Virl (the oldest) and Tom (the second oldest) who don't sing due to hearing impairments. However, I believe they still have some musical talent. I once heard Tom play the piano at a fireside (what Mormons call a devotional service separate from regular church meetings).
2006-11-20 18:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Names Of The Osmond Brothers
2016-12-10 18:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oldest brothers Tom and Virl Osmond
2006-11-21 00:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two oldest brothers are Tom and Virl. They both have hearing impairments. Some of the other brothers may not be performing anymore due to health problems, I mean come on...they are getting older!
2006-11-20 22:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by jazzyjklo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Groucho and Zeppo
The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), Melvin Wayne Osmond (known as Wayne Osmond) (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), and Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955).
They were joined for a time by younger brothers Donny Osmond (born December 9, 1957) and subsequently 'Little' Jimmy Osmond (born April 16, 1963). They had a self-titled Rankin/Bass-produced Saturday morning cartoon series on ABC-TV from 1972 to 1973. Donny, and to a lesser extent Jimmy, both achieved success as solo artists, as did their one sister, (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959). Marie's signature hit was the country song "Paper Roses" (hence the recurring theme on their variety show where Marie sang, "I'm a little bit country," and Donny responded by singing "and I'm a little bit rock and roll"). Jimmy achieved particular success in the UK and Japan (most notably for his single "I'm a Long-Haired Lover from Liverpool"), while Donny and Marie's success was nearly worldwide. Donny and Marie also performed as a duo, and hosted their own variety show, Donny & Marie, on ABC from 1976 to 1979.
Wayne, Jay, and Merrill continue to perform as The Osmond Brothers, with frequent appearances in Branson, Missouri, as well as the UK, both as a quartet with Jimmy. Merrill also performs as a solo artist. Alan no longer performs except on very rare occasions, as he suffers from multiple sclerosis (although his typically positive Osmond motto is 'I may have MS... but, MS does not have me!'). Today, their sound is more country & western, with a bit of rock, and adult contemporary thrown in.
Jimmy performs in Branson and the UK, as well, and has become a successful businessman. He recently appeared in the UK series I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.
Marie has been a radio host and makes and sells dolls.
Donny maintains a successful touring and recording pop career in the UK, and occasionally the US. He was a theatrical hit, starring for a time in the lead role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
2006-11-20 17:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
TOM and Virl
2006-11-20 17:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They all sing . Just not professionally
2006-11-20 17:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋