'Heartbreak Wouldn't Have Happened': Ralph Tresvant and Ricky Bell Tried to Block Johnny Gill from Joining New Edition—Almost Sabotoging Their Biggest Album

'Heartbreak Wouldn't Have Happened': Ralph Tresvant and Ricky Bell Tried to Block Johnny Gill from Joining New Edition—Almost Sabotoging Their Biggest Album

The late 1980s marked a pivotal moment for New Edition, as the Boston-bred R&B group faced a crossroads that would either make or break their future. After Bobby Brown’s departure left a significant void in their lineup, the remaining members found themselves grappling with how to move forward while maintaining the chemistry that had made them stars. The solution would come in the form of Johnny Gill, a powerhouse vocalist whose addition would p…