From where they grew up to their meteoric rise, find out other interesting facts about teen boy band Jonas Brothers!
Jonas Brothers: Personal Info
Kevin Jonas was born November 5, 1987; he is 21 years old.
Joe Jonas was born August 15, 1989; he is 19 years old.
Nick Jonas was born September 16, 1992; he is 16 years old.
Each Jonas Brother was born in a different U.S. state. Kevin Jonas was born in New Jersey, Joe Jonas was born in Arizona, and Nick Jonas was born in Texas.
The Jonas Brothers all grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, 26 miles northwest of New York City.
Nick Jonas was discovered while singing in a hair salon.
Both Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas have acted in Broadway productions.
When Nick Jonas was 10 years old, he wrote his first song “Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer) with his father Kevin Jonas Sr.
Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2005.
Jonas Brothers: Faith
Because the Jonas Brothers’ father, Kevin Jonas Sr., was a pastor, the Jonas family often travelled around the country.
Kevin Jonas Sr. is a founder of Christ for the Nations Music.
Nick Jonas and the Jonas Brothers participate in the Change for Children to raise money for diabetes research.
Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas were all homeschooled by their mother, Denise Jonas.
All three Jonas Brothers wear purity rings as a promise to abstain from premarital sex.
Jonas Brothers: Early Career
At age 12, Nick Jonas recorded his own solo album for Columbia records.
After his solo album, Nick Jonas formed a band with his brothers Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas.
After playing their original “Please Be Mine” for record-company executives, the Jonas Brothers signed their own record deal.
Jonas Brothers released It’s About Time in 2006.
Jonas Brothers worked hard, selling plenty of Jonas Brothers tickets to concerts with established pop acts Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys and the Cheetah Girls.
Jonas Brothers sang the national anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 9, 2007.
Jonas Brothers: Find Success
On August 7, 2007, Jonas Brothers released their second album Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
“SOS” the second single from Jonas Brothers was the band’s first Top 20 hit.
Jonas Brothers guest-starred on the Disney show Hannah Montana, where they sang “We Got The Party” with star Miley Cyrus.
Jonas Brothers ended 2007 by performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Jonas Brothers: Rising Stars
Jonas Brothers released their third album A Little Bit Longer on August 12, 2008.
The album’s first single “Burnin’ Up” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
Jonas Brothers starred in their first Disney movie Camp Rock in 2008.
Jonas Brothers will star in Camp Rock 2 with singer Demi Lovato in 2009.
Jonas Brothers are working on their own 2009 Disney show, J.O.N.A.S.
Jonas Brothers and little brother Frankie Jonas will make their silver-screen debut in the upcoming film, Walter the Farting Dog.
Jonas Brothers: Globe Trotters
Jonas Brothers’ first major tour was the Marvelous Party Tour
Marvelous Party had fans with Jonas Brothers tickets dressed up to go to the Prom with the Jonas Brothers.
The Marvelous Party tour boasted over 40 tour dates with the Jonas Brothers playing for lucky fans with Jonas Brothers tickets to the 2007 tour.
Jonas Brothers embarked on the Look Me in the Eyes Tour in 2008, playing almost 40 tour dates for fans with Jonas Brothers tickets in hand.
In March 2008, Jonas Brothers opened for spunky pop singer Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Tour, helping to sell Jonas Brothers tickets to a new fan base.
In summer 2008, Jonas Brothers began the Burnin’ Up Tour.
Burnin’ Up will feature Jonas Brothers tour dates all over the U.S., sending fans flocking to buy premium Jonas Brothers tickets.
Jonas Brothers are scheduled to play the Houston, Texas, Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 8, 2009.
Jonas Brothers Tour
Event Schedule
Birmingham, BI Tue, Nov. 17, 2009 7:30 PM
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NU Wed, Nov. 18, 2009 7:30 PM