Bell Biv DeVoe

Bell Biv DeVoe is an American R&B; musical group which branched off of New Edition. It consists of three of New Edition's previous members, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe. Although the group peaked in popularity in 1991, with their debut album, Poison, they still continue to perform as a group today. After closing the doors for 1980's R&B; act, New Edition, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe went on to form Bell Biv Devoe, at the suggestion of producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Upon accepting the idea, MCA records wrote down the name "Bell Bivins Devoe", but Bivins suggusted they remove the "ins" from his name and just call the band "Bell Biv Devoe." With help from Public Enemy producers Eric Sadler, Hank and Keith Shocklee, and several others, Bell Biv Devoe released their debut album Poison in 1990, on MCA Records.