Rock Solid

HANSON BROTHERS: Isaac,16; Taylor,14; and Zachary,11

Combine three brothers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK with musical talent, and what do you get? A sensational new band called Hanson that's filling the airwaves and topping pop music charts world wide.

Last spring Taylor, Zac, Isaac Hanson (small picture, left to right) released their popluar album Middle of Nowhere. It include the smash hit song "MMMBop," which soared to number one in the United States and other countries from Ireland to Australia.

Hanson has been performing since 1992. In the studio and sometimes onstage, Isaac (above, center) plays guitar, Taylor (above, right) plays keyboard and sings lead, and Zac (above, left) plays drums. The kids grew up with music; both of thier parents were amateur musicians.

The brothers write many of their own songs, including "MMMBop," about life and relationships. They also write songs about friendship, lonliness, and girls. Their high, sweet harmonies and pulsing rhythms drive their music.