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  DeafNet Staff - Alan Osmond
Alan,the third oldest child born to George and Olive Osmond, was the oldest member of the singing group, and therefore served as spokesperson and leader.
Alan quickly saw the power of the World Wide Web as a tool that could link the family with their fans, bringing not only Osmond news and events to people around the world, but practical, inspirational, and beneficial information to other families.
Alan Osmond is a multifaceted man. From mastering six instruments, to adding his wide vocal range to the family harmony, to his award-winning song writing, composing and producing, it is obvious Alan is an accomplished musician.
www.deaf.net /staff/bigal.htm   (989 words)

  
  The Osmonds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), Melvin Wayne Osmond (known as Wayne) (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (known as Merrill) (born April 30, 1953), and Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955).
The Osmond Brothers' sonic similarities to the Jackson 5 have been a source of both criticism and humour throughout the years.
Critics charge that the Osmonds were self-consciously mimicking the Jacksons' sound for a white audience, while the group's fans contend that their best work is equal to the J5's hits.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Osmonds   (703 words)

  
 Alan Osmond
Alan, born June 22, 1949, is the third child in his family and was the eldest performer of the original Osmond Brothers.
Alan and his wife Suzanne are dedicated to their new charity, One Heart, Inc. Working to help strengthen families, they invite you to join them in their focus of The Family!
Alan, at the age of eight became the "leader" of the Osmond Brothers and saw an American dream come true.
www.osmond.com /alan   (467 words)

  
 RollingStone.com: The Family Plan of the Latter-Day Osmonds : News
Alan and Merrill take their visitor to Wolf's, a sporting goods emporium, and purchase for him a chocolate-colored Stetson hat and a handsome pair of boots made in Mexico.
Alan Osmond compares himself and his brothers to the Beatles as he chauffeurs his guest down the mountain into the still Provo night.
Alan Osmond sits in the living room of his house on the brown leather sofa, beneath the gilt mirror, across from the six-foot-tall actual spotlight lamp, away from the Japanese piano with its hook of Mormon hymns, watching video cartridges of television appearances by the Osmonds.
www.rollingstone.com /news/story/_/id/5939504   (4864 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Original Osmond Brothers stay busy on and off stage | Deseret Morning News Web edition
Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay formed the quartet that began singing barbershop in 1957.
Alan Osmond, 55, who no longer performs, and his wife, Suzanne, have written a series of children's books.
Alan also is writing a book tentatively title, "Life is TUFF," TUFF being an acronym for Target, You, Focus and Fight.
deseretnews.com /dn/print/1,1442,595074891,00.html   (785 words)

  
 Alan Osmond
Alan Ralph Osmond born June 22,1949 is the eldest of the performing Osmond Brothers.
Alan was the leader of the group and had the responsibility at a very young age to make important decisions for the group.
Alan and Suzanne are the founders of One Heart An organization helping families in need.
www.angelfire.com /la/osmonds/alan.html   (231 words)

  
 ALAN OSMOND - OSMOND DISCOVERS MIRACLE MS DRUG   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Seventies pop pin-up ALAN OSMOND is championing a new British multiple sclerosis drug based on goat serum, after finding it helped cure many of his symptoms.
THE OSMONDS star agreed to be a guinea-pig for the Aimspro drug after desperately trying to find something that could relieve him of his MS pain.
Osmond says he's keen to meet up with more Aimspro guinea-pigs after finding the drug, manufactured by Britain's Daval International company, has worked miracles for 85 per cent of those who underwent tests.
excite.contactmusic.com /new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/osmond%20discovers%20miracle%20ms%20drug   (324 words)

  
 Barry Scott Welcomes You To "The Lost 45s!" Forgotten Top 40 records from the 60s, 70s & 80s.
The performing members of the original Osmond quartet, born to George and Olive Osmond, were Alan (born 1949), Wayne (1951), Merrill (1953), and Jay (1955).
The Osmonds and Donny Osmond were hitting the charts repeatedly from 1971 to 1974, the main years of "Osmondmania." Even "Little" Jimmy Osmond reached the Top 40 in 1972 with "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool." He became something of a teen idol sensation in Japan and other parts of the world.
Alan explains: "The brothers went country because we were family men, we had a lot of kids, we were living up there in the mountains.
www.lost45.com /osmonds.html   (5006 words)

  
 Alan Osmond Biography from Basic Famous People - Biographies of Celebrities and other Famous People
Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949) was a member of the 1970s music group The Osmonds and the head of the Osmond Family.
Because of Donny Osmond's break with the group, Alan and the other members of the group were unable to perform live for almost two years.
Alan and Suzanne Osmond have eight sons who are known as The Osmonds - Second Generation.
basicfamouspeople.com /index.php?aid=4366   (319 words)

  
 OsmondMS.com
In the '70s, Alan Osmond was the leader of the hit singing group The Osmond Brothers.
Osmond first noticed that his fingers couldn't play his trumpet as fast as they normally could.
Osmond says moving from the city to his log cabin in the mountains also has improved his health.
osmondms.com /USATodayArticlereAlan.html   (1074 words)

  
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In the '70s, Alan Osmond was the leader of the hit singing group The Osmond Brothers.
Osmond first noticed that his fingers couldn't play his trumpet as fast as they normally could.
Osmond says moving from the city to his log cabin in the mountains also has improved his health.
www.mult-sclerosis.org /news/Oct2000/AlanOsmond.html   (1178 words)

  
 CNN.com - Transcripts
Alan Osmond, one of the famed singing Osmond Brothers, another MS patient.
Alan Osmond, the eldest performer in the original singing Osmond Brothers who composes, produces and directs as well.
Because the one physician in an office, the people in the centers, we're limited and it's this kind of publicity that will let people understand what the disease is and the fact that there is hope by being proactive.
transcripts.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0204/28/lklw.00.html   (7485 words)

  
 ksl.com - Alan Osmond Says MS Improving with Treatment
Alan Osmond, the oldest of the singing Osmond brothers, is back doing just that: singing, playing the piano and composing.
Two and a half years ago, Alan Osmond could not lift his right arm and had such weakness in his right leg, he was using a wheelchair.
Alan is not quite where his dancing sister is but is getting there.
www.ksl.com /?nid=148&sid=2230505   (303 words)

  
 Alan Osmond | Premiere Motivational Speakers Bureau
In 1957, eight year old Alan Osmond, together with his younger brothers Wayne, Merrill and Jay, formed the Osmond Brothers Quartet.
Alan was the oldest member of the singing group and served as spokesperson and leader.
Under Alan's guidance and direction, the young group won the attention of local audiences throughout Utah and eventually...
premierespeakers.com /alan_osmond   (358 words)

  
 Alan Osmond (I) - Biography
Brother of Donny Osmond, Jay Osmond, Jimmy Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Wayne Osmond, Virl Osmond, Tom Osmond and Marie Osmond.
All nine Osmond siblings studied karate under Chuck Norris.
At the age of eight, became the "leader" of the Osmond Brothers.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0652104/bio   (362 words)

  
 Donny Osmond Official Website - DONNY.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Osmonds are the King Family of pop and country music, and one of the longest-running family dynasties in popular music.
And although the various Osmond family members seemed to be treading water a decade ago, they have not only rebounded in their respective careers but carried the Osmond name in show business into its fourth decade with their children, in the Osmond Boys and the Osmonds Second Generation.
All of the Osmond progeny were taught music by their parents, George and Olive, and raised in a strict Mormon environment.
www.donny.com /info/about_rollingstones   (1046 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | The Osmonds: The first generation
Next year is the 25th anniversary of Alan Osmond's "Stadium of Fire." He'd like to get the entire family together for the anniversary show.
The aging Osmonds — the oldest performing brother is 55, the youngest 41 — have traveled many directions, but all paths lead back to Utah Valley.
Alan has multiple sclerosis, Merrill has diabetes, Wayne suffered a brain tumor, Donny dealt with panic attacks and Marie had suffered postpartum depression.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595074862,00.html   (353 words)

  
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Osmond Brothers Logo Tote Bag - This lightweight totebag is handy enough to tuck anywhere and be ready to grab quick and hold all kinds of things.
The Osmonds performed "The Plan Medley," and the audience was thrilled as the family danced and jammed together.
Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy were surprise guests for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, as they joined brother Donny (who was one of the advertised performers).
www.osmondbrothers.com /news.htm   (7349 words)

  
 One Heart News & Press Releases
Alan Osmond, accompanied by son, Tyler, with cousins Steven and Michael were on hand to meet and greet the public, promoting One Heart.
Nathan Osmond, another of Alan's eight sons, and member of the Osmond 2nd Generation, also participated and sang during the event.
Alan Osmond will participate on behalf of One Heart at the United Families International, Arizona Regional Congress, November 10, 2001 in Mesa, AZ.
www.oneheart.org /news.htm   (469 words)

  
 Alan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan (Sesame Street), the character in the television series Sesame Street
Alan, Haute-Garonne, a commune in the Haute-Garonne département in France where tourists can see medieval monuments: a castel named THE COW OF ALAN and THE LORETTE monastery.
This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alan   (110 words)

  
 Gibb Songs : Spirits Having Flown (1978)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Maurice met with the Osmond brothers in Utah at their invitation in July or August of 1978, and took up their offer to produce an album for them toward the end of the year.
Osmond musicians Egan and Crocker apparently did much of the work leading the instrumental track sessions.
These four Osmond brothers, the older brothers of Donny and Marie, were well known for television work since they were children in the early 1960's.
www.columbia.edu /~brennan/beegees/78.spirits.html   (1911 words)

  
 THE CAMIE FOUNDATION
At age 8, Alan Osmond became the leader of a popular quartet with his younger brothers, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay.
Alan composed many of their greatest hits and produced the Donny and Marie Show.
Alan Osmond Productions, Inc., has produced concerts, 4th of July Stadium of Fire spectaculars, and presidential inaugurals and balls for Ronald Reagan and George Bush.
www.camieawards.org /?c=camie_foundation/advisory_board   (2480 words)

  
 on-faq2   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Osmond Network encourages parents and guardians to spend time online with their children and to participate in the interactive activities offered on the sites their children visit.
Osmond Network is actively involved with current industry initiatives to preserve individual privacy rights on the Internet and in all aspects of electronic commerce.
Scott Osmond is currently serving a mission in Paraguay for the LDS Church.
www.osmond.net /on-faq.html   (7036 words)

  
 Justin Osmond
Diagnosed with a hearing impairment at the age of one, Osmond's ability to hear high-pitched noises, including voices, is limited.
Through the dedication of his family and the use of high-tech digital hearing aids, Osmond, now 25-years-old, has overcome many of the challenges associated with his impairment.
Alan Osmond, chairman of One Heart, will present the "Family Award" to Bill Austin for "strengthening families of the hearing impaired."
www.merrillosmond.com /justin_newswire.html   (386 words)

  
 Osmond Family Trivia: Celebrating 40 Years Entertainment.1888106727   (Site not responding. Last check: )
More than 900 trivia questions/answers tell the story of the Osmond family, beginning with Olive and George's courtship, the children's start in show business, the ensuing years, and what they are all doing today.
She is also a member of the staff of the Osmond Network-the Osmond's Internet site which was created by Alan Osmond.
In 1973, a new type of hysteria erupted when the Osmonds toured the U.K. and it soon became know as "Osmondmania." Their concerts broke sound barriers as fans rushed the stage to get closer to their favorite Osmond.
www.utahbooks.com /Osmond_Family_Celebrating_Forty_Years_Entertainment.htm   (557 words)

  
 Rockmine : The Ultimate Rock Cyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Born Donald Clark Osmond, 9th December 1957 in Ogden.
Became one of the biggest teen idols of the seventies, ammassing a string of hits with his brothers, as a solo performer and with his sister.
Alan Osmond - vocals; Donny Osmond - vocals; Jay Osmond - vocals; Merrill Osmond - vocals; Wayne Osmond - vocals.
www.rockmine.music.co.uk /O_Cyclo/OCyclo9.html   (474 words)

  
 America's Freedom Festival
It was this year that producer Alan Osmond decided to beat the world’s record for lighting the most firecrackers at once.
Alan believes that the record-breaking stunt resulted in a sold-out Stadium of Fire for the next five years.
During a special commemorative moment the program will honor the visionary man behind the Stadium of Fire, Alan Osmond, who will be saluted by his performing sons The Osmonds—Second Generation as they highlight the most memorable moments and music of Stadium of Fire’s first twenty-five years.
www.freedomfestival.org /p_events_details.asp?i=37   (1442 words)

  
 Alan Osmond
As the pioneer of Osmond Network, Alan founded an internet site that not only provides information on his family but strengthens all families through knowledge, inspiration and a wealth of worthwhile services.
Learn about the incredible woman that Alan married on July 16, 1974.
Alan and Suzanne's life-time mission is to serve the Lord.
www.osmondms.com /alan2006.html   (299 words)

  
 Alan Keyes ARCHIVES | War on Pornography press conference
Alan Keyes, Alan Osmond (President, TheFamily.com), Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, Rep. Chris Cannnon (R-UT), Ray Sikkema (President, Citizen's Voice), JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton (President, Citizens for Families), Scott Dow (Director, War on Pornography)
And Mark Shurtleff, Utah Attorney General and protector of the children of this state, and he has brought with him his sword of justice.
We have Alan Osmond, the president of TheFamily.com and a shining light out in the world of entertainment.
www.renewamerica.us /archives/media/interviews/04_07_05wop.htm   (4996 words)

  
 Alan Osmond - TV.com
On today's show: The latest on the trapped miners in Utah; A man sues 1-800 Flowers after they allowed his wife to see the receipt for flowers sent to his girlfriend; Remembering the late Merv Griffin; Hugh Hefner talks to Michael Okwu about his new reality show, The Girls Next Door ; A mini...
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Following the success of the Jackson 5 cartoon series, Rankin-Bass (Yes, the famous holiday cartoon/animagic company) sequels with The Osmonds.
www.tv.com /alan-osmond/person/184961/summary.html   (140 words)

  
 Osmond Heaven
If you grew up listening to Osmond music then you'll find many things on this website familiar to you and hopefully it will take you back to when times were Sweet & Innocent!
The Osmonds came into our lives back in the winter of 1962 when Alan, Wayne, Merrill and little Jay made their very first appearance on the Andy Williams show as a barber shop quartet.
They are all still touring and performing today with the exception of Marie who is concentrating on her family and doll business and Alan who had to leave the group due to MS.
osmondheaven.com   (319 words)

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