Meet the Nine Members of the Osmond Family
Donny Osmond is a famous singer, actor, and TV personality who rose to fame in the 1970s as part of the musical group The Osmonds.
But did you know that he has eight siblings, including his sister and co-star Marie Osmond?
In this article, we will introduce you to the nine members of the Osmond family, their backgrounds, their achievements, and their relationships with each other.
Virl Osmond
Virl Osmond is the oldest of the Osmond siblings, born in 1945.
He was born with a hearing impairment, which prevented him from joining his brothers in their singing career. However, he became the official publicity photographer for The Osmonds and also worked as a graphic designer and a motivational speaker.
He is married to Chris Osmond and has eight children and 22 grandchildren.
Tom Osmond
Tom Osmond is the second oldest of the Osmond siblings, born in 1947.
He also has a hearing impairment, which he inherited from his father.
He learned to play the saxophone and the drums and performed with his brothers occasionally.
He also worked as a real estate agent and a security guard.
He is married to Carolyn Osmond and has six children and 16 grandchildren.
Alan Osmond
He was the leader and founder of The Osmonds, playing the guitar and singing lead vocals.
He also wrote and produced many of their songs, as well as managing their business affairs.
He retired from performing in 1984 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
He is married to Suzanne Osmond and has eight sons and 30 grandchildren.
Wayne Osmond
He was a member of The Osmonds, playing the guitar, the piano, and the clarinet.
He also sang lead vocals on some of their songs, such as “One Bad Apple” and “Down by the Lazy River”.
He is married to Kathlyn Osmond and has five children and 15 grandchildren.
Merrill Osmond
He was a member of The Osmonds, playing the bass guitar and singing lead vocals on most of their songs, such as “Crazy Horses” and “Love Me for a Reason”.
He also had a solo career, releasing several albums and performing in musicals.
He is married to Mary Osmond and has six children and 14 grandchildren.
Jay Osmond
He was a member of The Osmonds, playing the drums and singing backup vocals.
Jay also had a solo career, releasing an album and starring in a TV show.
He is married to Karen Randall and has four children and nine grandchildren.
Donny Osmond
Donny Osmond is the seventh oldest of the Osmond siblings, born in 1957.
He was a member of The Osmonds, playing the keyboards and singing lead vocals on some of their songs, such as “Go Away Little Girl” and “Puppy Love”.
He also had a successful solo career, releasing many albums and hosting his TV show.
He is married to Debbie Osmond and has five sons and 10 grandchildren.
Marie Osmond
Marie Osmond is the eighth oldest and the only girl of the Osmond siblings, born in 1959.
She was a solo artist, releasing many albums and scoring a number-one hit with “Paper Roses”.
She also hosted her TV show with her brother Donny and starred in several movies and musicals.
She is married to Steve Craig and has eight children and seven grandchildren.
Jimmy Osmond
He was a member of The Osmonds, playing the harmonica and singing backup vocals.
He also had a solo career, becoming a teen idol in Japan and the UK.
Jimmy is married to Michelle Osmond and has four children and three grandchildren.
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