Maurice Starr

Quick Facts

Full Name	Maurice Starr
Occupation	Music Producer
Date Of Birth	Nov 19, 1953(1953-11-19)
Age	71
Birthplace	DeLand
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Scorpio

Maurice Starr Biography

Maurice Starr is one of the most popular and richest Music Producer who was born on November 19, 1953 in DeLand, Florida, United States. He is best known as a music producer for his work with New Edition, the famous boy band. He is also responsible for the formation of the boy band New Kids on the Block. He has worked with many other artists like Perfect Gentleman, Rick Wes, Music producer best known for his work with the infamous boy band, New Edition. He’s also responsible for forming the boy band, New Kids on the Block. He’s worked with other successful artists such as Perfect Gentleman, Rick Wes and Tommy Page and Ana Rodriguez., and Ana Rodriguez.

He was featured in BET’s miniseries The New Edition Story, starring He appeared in BET’s mini-series The New Edition Story starring Michael Bivins..

Originally from Deland, Florida, Johnson moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1970s.

Johnson was a member of The Johnson Brothers (not to be confused with The Brothers Johnson from Los Angeles, California) and the seminal electro group known as the Jonzun Crew with brothers Michael Jonzun and Soni Jonzun. In 1980, Johnson changed his name to Maurice Starr and recorded two R&B albums, Flaming Starr and Spacey Lady. Unsuccessful as a solo artist, and described as “a cross between Berry Gordy and P.T. Barnum,” Starr decided to create a band to perform the songs that he wrote.

He was born Larry Curtis Johnson, Deland, Florida. He also lived in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maurice Starr Net Worth

Maurice Starr is one of the richest Music Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maurice Starr 's net worth $80 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1982, he discovered New Edition through his talent show and co-wrote their first album.

He had a solo career, and was also a member The Johnson Brothers band.

Maurice Starr (born Larry Curtis Johnson, 1953) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. Although he has attempted a solo musical career, he is best known for his work creating songs and albums with pop and soul bands such as Con Funk Shun, New Edition, and the New Kids on the Block.

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Who is Maurice Starr Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Maurice Ranked on the list of most popular Music Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Maurice Starr celebrates birthday on November 19 of every year.

Why did New Edition leave Maurice Starr?

In 1982, Starr discovered the band New Edition on his talent show. He co-wrote and co-produced their debut album with the hits, “Candy Girl”, “Is This the End”, and “Popcorn Love”. Subsequent to the album’s success, creative differences resulted in Starr and New Edition parting ways.

How old is Maurice Starr?

68 years (July 14, 1953)

Where is Maurice Starr from?

Boston, MA

Who is the richest member of New Edition?

1. Michael Bivins : Topping the other New Edition members is record producer, Bivins, with a $40 million fortune.

Did new to boys become men?

Maurice Starr signed them to his independent Streetwise Records label. The boys were given the name New Edition to signify that they were a new edition of boy groups before them such as the Jackson 5 and Temptations. Under Streetwise, New Edition released their debut album, Candy Girl, in 1983.