Whereas Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson shared a robust bond of friendship, the 2 additionally had many issues in frequent. As seen within the latest MTV Leisure Studios documentary Bigger than Life: Reign of the Boybands, the extremely acclaimed musician from the household band the Osmonds reminisced in regards to the candy occasions he spent with the Beat It artist.
Osmond additionally mirrored on the numerous comparisons between him and Jackson. Recalling the time spent with Michael, the Pet Love artist famous that the comparability between the Osmonds and the Jackson 5 is just “uncanny.”
He then went on to say that each households had 9 kids and that Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond had been the seventh baby of 9 of their respective households. Moreover, he shared that each of their moms had the identical birthday. “Michael and I are the identical age,” the I am going to Make a Man Out of You artist remarked.
With all these hanging similarities, it is price noting that each Osmond and Michael Jackson had been a part of their household bands and rose to fame at a really younger age.
They each went on to have profitable solo careers. Recalling a memorable second, Donny Osmond shared that Michael Jackson as soon as known as him the one individual on this planet who actually understood the childhood he had.
Donny Osmond additionally mirrored on having a strict father. Talking about George Osmond, the Morning Facet of the Mountain artist described his father as a person with an extremely sturdy work ethic.
Additional speaking about his military sergeant father, Osmond then said, “I bear in mind as a tiny little child, my brothers in entrance of that piano taking part in and studying the components and harmonizing to the place it was good.”
The I am Leaving It Up To You artist then added that even when the household band the Osmonds had been on the top of their fame again within the Seventies, their father nonetheless requested them to get again within the rehearsal corridor, apply, or make new tracks.
Donny Osmond then talked about that having a robust father in life is essential.
Bigger Than Life is obtainable to stream on Paramount+.
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