Hanson Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary by Performing ‘MMMBop’ on Good Morning America with Special Guest Michael Rooker
25 years ago this year, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a literal band of brothers was born. In 1992, Issac (guitar, bass, vocals), Taylor (keyboards, piano, guitar, drums, vocals) and Zac (drums, piano, guitar, vocals) Hanson began making music together. It wasn’t until 5 years later, in 1997, however, when the band finally caught the public’s attention thanks to their break out, ear worm of a hit, MMMBop. This little song became a massive hit and earned the brothers world wide fame.
Their first album, Middle of Nowhere, earned three Grammy nominations, paving the way to a successful career. Despite some record label drama, the band has done extremely well, selling over 16 million records worldwide with 8 top 40 albums and 6 top 40 singles in the US, as well as 8 top 40 singles in the UK. Their hit song, MMMBop went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped charts across the world. Last month, actually, marked the 20th anniversary of the songs release.
A lot has changed in the 25 years since they became and band and in the 20 years since they released their first mega hit. All three Hanson brothers are now fathers with little ones of their own but, one thing that will never change is that, they will always be asked to play that famous song!
Today, in celebration of their 25 years together as a band, and to cap off the show’s “Ultimate Mixtape” week, the brothers visited the set of Good Morning America in New York City and, of course, they performed the song that everyone wants to hear, MMMBop.
Before officially taking the GMA stage, however, Hanson warmed up backstage with a little help from a truly stellar super star, Michael Rooker. The Hanson brother practiced their song, a capella, with Rooker giving the guys some pointers along the way. Check out the video from GMA’s twitter page.
This is backstage at @GMA in Times Square! @Guardians star Michael Rooker singing ‘MMMBOP’ with @HansonMusic! pic.twitter.com/xHLcGtbcJn
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 5, 2017
Finally, Hanson took the big stage and delivered a killer performance that is sure to please their fans. Check out their GMA performance below:
WATCH: @hansonmusic performs ‘MMMBop’ on @GMA pic.twitter.com/9H1o7ocfDb
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 5, 2017
Hanson is kicking off the “Middle of Everywhere Tour 25th Anniversary,” which starts in June and will be releasing a greatest hits album in September. 25 years ago. Do you believe it?
A karaoke obsessed, craft beer enthusiast and lover of all things pop culture, Denise enjoys all facets of entertainment from Broadway to box office blockbusters. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, concerts (lots and lots of concerts), volunteering, reading and playing with her rescue kitten, Samantha (who rescued who, right?).