Kevin Jonas
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 Kevin Jonas, September 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Kevin Jonas II |
| Born | November 5, 1987 Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop rock, teen pop |
| Occupations | Actor, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Hollywood, Columbia (2005-2007) |
| Website | JonasBrothers.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Les Paul | |
Paul Kevin Jonas II (born November 5, 1987), also known as Kevin Jonas and K2, is an American musician and actor. He is a member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop rock band he created with his younger brothers Joe and Nick. The Jonas Brothers originally started with a solo singing career for Nick, but when Joe and Kevin sang backup for him, the record producer liked their sound and signed all three of them.
In 2008, he appeared on People magazine's list of the Sexiest Men Alive.[1]
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Early life
Kevin Jonas was born in Teaneck, New Jersey,[2] and grew up in Wyckoff, the son of Denise (née Miller), a former sign language teacher and singer, and Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., a songwriter, musician and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church.[3][4][5][6] He is of Irish (from his maternal grandfather), Cherokee, Italian, and German descent.[2][7]
Music
In early 2005, Columbia Records' new president, Steve Greenberg, listened to Nick's record. While Greenberg did not like the album, he did like Nick's voice.[8] After hearing the song, "Please Be Mine", written and performed by all the brothers, Daylight/Columbia Records decided to sign the three as a group act.[9] After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group "Sons of Jonas" before settling on the name "Jonas Brothers".[10]
It's About Time, the brothers' first album, was released on August 8, 2006.[11] According to the band's manager, it was only a "limited release" of a little over 50,000 copies. Because Sony was not interested in further promoting the band, the Jonas Brothers then considered switching labels. The band was ultimately dropped by Columbia Records in early 2007.
After shortly being without a label, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records in February 2007.[12][13] Around the same time, the brothers began appearing in GAP commercials for Baby Bottle Pops, singing the jingle.[13] Their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers, was released on August 7, 2007.[14] It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 200 chart in its first week.
The Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, was released in the United States on August 12, 2008 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200.[15]
On June 16, 2009 The Jonas Brothers's 4 studio album, and third release under Hollywood Records entitled Lines, Vines, and Trying Times was released. The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 247,000 copies sold.
Acting
On August 17, 2007, Kevin, along with his brothers, guest starred in an episode of Hannah Montana. The episode debuted alongside High School Musical 2 and a sneak peek of the new Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.[16] The episode broke basic cable records with a record 10.7 million viewers and became basic cable's most watched series telecast ever.[17]
Kevin and his brothers filmed a Disney Channel Original Movie called Camp Rock where they play a band called "Connect Three". Kevin plays the role of "Jason," a guitarist; Nick plays the role of "Nate," also a guitarist; and Joe plays the lead male role and lead singer "Shane Gray". A soundtrack for the movie was released on June 17, 2008. The movie premiered on June 20, 2008 in the USA on Disney Channel, and Canada on Family. Production began on the sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam in September 2009 and is set to premiere during the summer of 2010.
The Disney Channel reality short series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, premiered on Disney Channel on May 16, 2008. The show, which ran until September 5, 2008, documented the brothers' lives on the Look Me in the Eyes Tour. The name was inspired by their hit song When You Look Me in the Eyes. The series was renewed for a second season that premiered on March 21, 2010.[18] The second season follows the band on the European leg of their World Tour 2009.
He and his brothers Joe, Nick, and Frankie starred in their own Disney Channel Original Series JONAS, which premiered May 2, 2009.[19]
Jonas will appear on MTV's new documentary show "When I Was 17." The show disscusses how the world has changed since people have been seventeen. American Idol runner-up, and House Bunny star Katharine McPhee and Poison gutiarist Brett Michaels will also appear on this episode.
Personal life
Jonas married Danielle Deleasa, a former hairdresser, at Oheka Castle on December 19, 2009 with Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas as his best men. They met while on vacation with their families in The Bahamas in 2007.[20]
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert | Himself | 3D Concert film |
| Camp Rock | Jason | Made for television | |
| 2009 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Himself | 3D Concert film |
| Band in a Bus | Himself | Reality DVD | |
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Cherub | Feature Film | |
| 2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Jason | Production begins in late summer 2009 |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Hannah Montana | Himself | "Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas" (Season 2, Episode 16) |
| 2008, 2010 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Himself | Reality series |
| 2009–present | Jonas L.A. | Kevin Lucas | Also known as JONAS |
| Guest appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Disney Channel Games 2008 | Himself | Third annual |
| Studio DC: Almost Live | Himself | Second show | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | "The Akers Family" (Season 6, Episode 2) | |
| Disney Channel's Totally New Year 2008 | Himself | Disney Channel special New Years event | |
| 2009 | Saturday Night Live | Himself | February 14, 2009 episode |
| 2010 | Minute to Win It | Himself (contestant) | Game show (May 12, 2010 episode) Won $250,000 for his charity despite failing the ninth challenge |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | "The Heathcock Family" (Season 7, Episode 17) | |
| When I Was 17 | Himself | Documentary; Featured Performer | |
References
- ↑ "Kevin Jonas: A Sexy Surprise" People magazine; 2008; Accessed July 17, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The JONAS Brothers talk purity rings & their Irish roots" YouTube; May 19, 2009; Accessed July 17, 2010
- ↑ Reily, Sean Patrick. "The Jonas Brothers: It's full scream ahead" The Los Angeles Times; February 26, 2009
- ↑ Chebatoris, Jac. "The Boy Band Next Door" Newsweek; January 26, 2008
- ↑ Allen, Kevin. "Jonas Brothers in overdrive" Chicago Sun-Times; August 25, 2008
- ↑ Cotliar, Sharon (2010-06-25). "Growing Up Jonas". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20204099,00.html. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ↑ "Jonas Brothers Irish" YouTube; June 11, 2009; Accessed July 17, 2010
- ↑ Mikael Wood (February 20, 2007). Jonas Brothers deliver squeaky clean 'punk' music. MonstersandCritics.com. Accessed 2009-01-01.
- ↑ The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory: Nicholas Jonas
- ↑ MTV - The New Boy Bands
- ↑ Billboard Discography - Jonas Brothers - It's About Time
- ↑ Hollywood Records (8 February 2007). "The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records". Press release. Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. http://web.archive.org/web/20070213073434/http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070208/LATH11608022007-1.html. Retrieved 2008-07-16.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Topps' Baby Bottle Pop Sweetens Its Effort
- ↑ Billboard Discography - Jonas Brothers
- ↑ "Jonas Brothers – A Little Bit Longer". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=769568&aid=1151775. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
- ↑ Gina Scarpa, "'Hannah Montana' Airs New Episode On Big Night", BuddyTV.com, August 11, 2007.
- ↑ Joal Ryan, "High School Musical 2 Big 2 B Ignored", E! News, August 18, 2007.
- ↑ http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017929183
- ↑ Margaret Lyons (2009-04-03). "Jonas Brothers's Disney Channel Show: There's got to be a Better Idea". EW.com. http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/jonas-brothers.html. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ Sharon Cotlier (December 19, 2009). Kevin Jonas Marries in Fairytale Setting. People magazine. Accessed 2009-12-20.
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