Mostly known for his role as the lead vocalist of R&B group New Edition, Ralph
Tresvant (born on May 16, 1968) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and
producer. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Tresvant developed a passion for
music from a very young age. During his junior high school years, he formed a
group with schoolmates Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, and Michael Bivins, which caught
the attention of local producer Brooke Payne at a talent show. Inspired by the
Jackson 5, the producer named the group New Edition and quickly got them signed
to Streetwise Records, after whic...