Donnie, Danny, Jonathan, Jordan, and Joey: they are Boston’s own New Kids on the Block, an iconic boy band that sprang to the top of the charts (and into the hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1980s. Though each of the “kids” and the band itself has faced their ups and downs in the four decades since they came together, they continue to release new music and maintain a loyal fanbase lovingly known as “Blockheads.” In , music journalist and proud Blockhead Selena Fragassi delves into —from their manager Maurice Starr bringing them together and their earliest influences— in the 1980s and ’90s, and the they’ve left in the boy-band canon. Along the way, readers will also explore: Step by step, through , , and sidebars full of , you’ll learn something new about the band on every page. This book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for NKOTB!