2gether (band)
| Company type | Fictional boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music, Entertainment |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Products | Music albums, Television film and series |
| Website | www |
2gether (also presented as 2ge+her, 2Ge+Her, or 2GE+HER; pronounced "Together") was a fictional American boy band designed as a parody of the boy band phenomenon popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, exemplified by groups such as New Kids on the Block, 'N Sync, and Backstreet Boys. This concept was brought to life through an MTV television film and a subsequent series.
The concept for the band, along with the film and show, was developed by writers Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn, who also composed much of the band's music.
Members
Each band member was selected to represent a specific archetype within the group:
- Jerry O'Keefe – "The Heartthrob" (Evan Farmer)
- Chad Linus – "The Shy One" (Noah Bastian)
- Jason "Q.T." McKnight – "The Cute One" (Michael Cuccione)
- Doug Linus – "The Older Brother" (Kevin Farley)
- Mickey Parke – "The Bad Boy" (Alex Solowitz)
The group’s manager was Bob Buss, portrayed by Alan Blumenfeld.
Performances
Within the film, 2gether’s initial hit single was "U + Me = Us (Calculus)," followed by the track "Say It (Don't Spray It)." A soundtrack album was released featuring songs from 2gether alongside other fictional bands like Whoa and Unity. The actors themselves provided all vocal performances. The group also served as an opening act for several concerts during Britney Spears' 2000 summer tour, maintaining their on-screen personas throughout.
Their second album, which was featured extensively in the television series, contained humorous and satirical pop songs exclusively performed by 2ge+her. The single "The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff)" reached number 87 on The Billboard Hot 100 and was featured on MTV's Total Request Live. Another release, "Awesum Luvr," did not chart.
Possible reunion
In November 2011, the surviving members of 2gether revealed intentions to reunite for a concert event in Los Angeles.
Albums
- 2Gether – Released February 15, 2000
- 2Gether: Again – Released August 29, 2000
Books
- Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn, Anthology of Awesomeness: The Official 2Gether Scrapbook,
External links
- Official artist page at MTV.