Because their dad worked in a drilling company, the boys
got the chance to live in many different countries
(Ecuador, Trinidad, and Venezuela (did I spell that
right?) ) which aren't English speaking countries. So the boys
grew up listening to their fathers 50's and 60's records
which has proved to have a great impact on their music. As
they grew up in their musical career, the boys covered many
popular oldies songs such as "Rockin' Robin",
"Poison Ivy", and many more.
After many years of singing and about 12 turn downs from
different record companies, Mercury Records finally took
notice and listened to the boys, finding that these boys
could write and play their own music. Once signed with
Mercury, their first single "MMMBop" and debut
album "Middle of Nowhere", proved to be a smashing
hit for them, driving them to instant stardom
all over the world in 1997. These boys who once played
for picnics and parties were now playing for audiences
of hundreds of fans.
That same year, they released a Christmas album titled
"Snowed In" which also did extremly well along with a
home video entitled "Tulsa, Tokyo, and the Middle of Nowhere"
which gave fans a look into the backstage life of who HANSON really
is.
After a 1998 world tour titled "The Albertane Tour", a
live album called "Live From Albertane" along with
a tour video called "The Road to Albertane" was
released the same year. After finishing this tour the boys decided
it was time to head back to the studio.
Once hitting the studio again, HANSON began to fade from the
lime-light. In the middle of the recording process, Mercury
Records merged into what is now called Island Def Jam causing some
delays on the release of the album. There were also problems with
producers and such on the album, causing an even longer delay. It
seemed as if HANSON, once immensly popular, had suddenly disappeared
without a trace.
With the release of their long awaited album"This Time Around",
to the delight of many, HANSON reappeared into the spotlight. Their
video "This Time Around" hit MTV with a bang, knocking off such bands
as Backstreet Boys and NSync out of the number one spot for a short
time. But once again HANSON began to fade away. The release of their
second single off the album, proved to be a success. "If Only" was
released and held it's spot as number one on MTV's "Total Request Live"
against popular artists like Britney Spears and NSync, proving that HANSON
definetly has what it takes to rock!
After the release of the album HANSON took to the road once again, kicking
off their "This Time Around Tour 2000". The band played in smaller
venues this time, hoping to create a more intimate atmosphere with their
fans. The tour was a great success, selling out at almost every venue and
proving that no matter what, HANSON is talented enough to keep people
entertained and will continue to succeed for years to come.
For more accurate and up-to-date information, and information
about joining the official fan club called MOE
(Middle of Everywhere), check out the Official Hanson Website
If you would like to contact HANSON, send an
email to hansonfans@hansonline.com
HANSON is a group of three brothers from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The boys have been performing for many years, starting
off a cappella singing for picnics and parties for their
fathers work. Since their first performance at Mayfest,
1992, they have continued singing to become the stars
that we see them as today. Their debut album,
"Middle of Nowhere", was a major success
for them but this wasn't their first album. Their first
albums were two independent releases titled "Boomerang"
and "MMMBop". Both were released in their hometown.
