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MERRILL OSMOND
The architect behind one of the best metal anthems ever: Crazy Horses
by Todd K Smith
“It was the influences of Paul McCartney and the Beatles that caused us to write the kind of music that we did. The only other band that had that much effect on us was Led Zeppelin.”
~ Merrill Osmond
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Posted: Sunday, February 23, 2014 6:39 am
By Marshall Terrill
It’s hard to believe that almost 55 years has elapsed since The Osmonds started as a barbershop quartet in Ogden, Utah. More than a half-century and 100 million records later, they are one of the most legendary families of the entertainment industry.
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More than a half-century and 100 million records later, they are one of the most legendary families of the entertainment industry!
MERRILL OSMOND
Long hours and a mom and dad willing to sacrifice it all for their superstar kids made the Osmonds the biggest household name among Middle America. “We had a destiny, if you want to call it that,” says Merrill.
They call him “The Bear” for a number of reasons. On records his voice is melodic, husky and strong, a combination of his influences that include Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. He’s the middle child; five out of nine with a head full of hair that merges into a well-groomed beard. He’s rubbed shoulders with the King, met the Queen and befriended the Beatles. Merrill Osmond was the voice behind his family’s biggest hits including the number one smash “One Bad Apple,” and top five “Down By The Lazy River” and “Yo-Yo.” He is complex, compassionate and not shy about affirming his faith, discussing his family or admitting his love of rock music.