10 Epic Throwback Pictures of Donny Osmond

Donny Osmond singing.Photo:Michael Putland/Getty

Michael Putland/Getty

Donny Osmondfirst came to prominence in the ’60s and ’70s as part of a musical band with his siblings Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. The Osmonds, as the band was called, became a sensation and Donny became a young star while still in his early teens. He would later venture into a solo music career, acting and even television hosting along with sister, singerMarie.Check out these incredible throwbacks from different eras of Donny’s decades-long career.

Donny Osmondfirst came to prominence in the ’60s and ’70s as part of a musical band with his siblings Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. The Osmonds, as the band was called, became a sensation and Donny became a young star while still in his early teens. He would later venture into a solo music career, acting and even television hosting along with sister, singerMarie.

Check out these incredible throwbacks from different eras of Donny’s decades-long career.

01of 10Donny Osmond’s Early DaysDonny Osmond young.Steve Wood/Express/Hulton Archive/GettyBorn on Dec. 9, 1957, Donny Osmond started performing at a young age along with his four elder brothers. Here, the young teen idol is pictured aboard an airplane while touring the U.K.

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Donny Osmond’s Early Days

Donny Osmond young.Steve Wood/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty

Steve Wood/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty

Born on Dec. 9, 1957, Donny Osmond started performing at a young age along with his four elder brothers. Here, the young teen idol is pictured aboard an airplane while touring the U.K.

02of 10Donny Osmond Hangs Out with Michael JacksonDonny Osmond with Michael Jackson.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/GettyLike Donny, perhaps no one could better understand being on the receiving end of chaotic fanfare quite likeMichael Jackson. Here, the two young musicians get together at the 1974 American Music Awards in Hollywood.

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Donny Osmond Hangs Out with Michael Jackson

Donny Osmond with Michael Jackson.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty

Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty

Like Donny, perhaps no one could better understand being on the receiving end of chaotic fanfare quite likeMichael Jackson. Here, the two young musicians get together at the 1974 American Music Awards in Hollywood.

03of 10The Osmonds Circa 1970The Osmonds, 1970.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyDonny looks super suave while performing on stage with his brothers.

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The Osmonds Circa 1970

The Osmonds, 1970.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Donny looks super suave while performing on stage with his brothers.

04of 10The Fab LaneThe Osmonds, circa 1970.Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho/GettyThe Osmond brothers hang out with their sister Marie, who’s wrapped in a fabulous chunky coat.

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The Fab Lane

The Osmonds, circa 1970.Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho/Getty

Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho/Getty

The Osmond brothers hang out with their sister Marie, who’s wrapped in a fabulous chunky coat.

05of 10Doing GoodDonny Osmond, Karen Kamon and Phil Ramone.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDonny, along with singer Karen Kamon and producer Phil Ramone, attends the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon Press Conference on May 20, 1985, at the Hit Factory in New York City.

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Doing Good

Donny Osmond, Karen Kamon and Phil Ramone.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Donny, along with singer Karen Kamon and producer Phil Ramone, attends the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon Press Conference on May 20, 1985, at the Hit Factory in New York City.

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Donny Osmond Goes Solo

Donny Osmond.Dave Hogan/Getty

Dave Hogan/Getty

07of 10Donny Osmond Branches into ActingDonny Osmond.GettyThough music put him on the map, Donny found success in other sectors of entertainment. He and Marie hosted theDonny & MarieShow,a variety show that aired on ABC from 1976 to 1979. They also had an eponymous Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show from 1998 to 2000.Above, Donny is pictured on the set of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sJoseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,which took him on a stage tour.

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Donny Osmond Branches into Acting

Donny Osmond.Getty

Getty

Though music put him on the map, Donny found success in other sectors of entertainment. He and Marie hosted theDonny & MarieShow,a variety show that aired on ABC from 1976 to 1979. They also had an eponymous Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show from 1998 to 2000.

Above, Donny is pictured on the set of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sJoseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,which took him on a stage tour.

08of 10Donny Osmond, Family ManDonny Osmond with his wife and son.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyHaving grown up with his tight-knit siblings all around him, it’s no wonder Donny is the consummate family man. He welcomed his first son Donald Clark Jr. on July 31, 1979, and would follow up with four more boys: Jeremy James, Brandon Michael, Christopher Glenn and Joshua Davis.These days, the “If It’s Love You Want” singer is aproud grandpaof 14 grandchildren.

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Donny Osmond, Family Man

Donny Osmond with his wife and son.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Having grown up with his tight-knit siblings all around him, it’s no wonder Donny is the consummate family man. He welcomed his first son Donald Clark Jr. on July 31, 1979, and would follow up with four more boys: Jeremy James, Brandon Michael, Christopher Glenn and Joshua Davis.

These days, the “If It’s Love You Want” singer is aproud grandpaof 14 grandchildren.

09of 10All in the FamilyDony Osmond and Marie Osmond with children.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDonny and his sister Marie are pictured with some of their children during the Ringling Bros. Circus Opening Night Benefit for Make-a-Wish Foundation on July 2, 1998.

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All in the Family

Dony Osmond and Marie Osmond with children.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Donny and his sister Marie are pictured with some of their children during the Ringling Bros. Circus Opening Night Benefit for Make-a-Wish Foundation on July 2, 1998.

10of 10Donny Osmond Does ‘Dancing with the Stars’Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson.Jana Cruder/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyIn 2009, Donny competed on season 9 of ABC’sDancing with the Stars.All those years of singing and dancing for fans paid off, as he took home the Mirrorball Trophy that season.

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Donny Osmond Does ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson.Jana Cruder/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Jana Cruder/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

In 2009, Donny competed on season 9 of ABC’sDancing with the Stars.All those years of singing and dancing for fans paid off, as he took home the Mirrorball Trophy that season.

source: people.com