Alan Osmond
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Alan Ralph Osmond was a member of the family musical group The Osmonds
. He was the oldest of the seven siblings who could sing, as the two oldest brothers, Virl and Tom, are hearing impaired although Tom is currently under treatment. During much of the Osmonds' career, Alan was the leader of the group. Today he performs only rarely because he has multiple sclerosis
.
' lead singer, Karen Carpenter
. He later married Suzanne Pinegar. He and Suzanne have eight sons, who perform as the Osmond Brothers Second Generation. Alan, like all the Osmonds, is a devout Mormon
; six of his sons have served Mormon missions, and the younger two brothers plan on serving in the future.
His son, David Osmond, lead singer of the group Osmonds 2nd Generation, who also suffers from multiple sclerosis
, participated in the eighth season
of American Idol
on January 28, 2009 with a pass to Hollywood. However, due to laryngitis, he was not able to make it past Hollywood week.
Alan's oldest son Michael has six children : Suzannah Renee, Sarah Ann, Sasha Louise, Sean Michael, Sophie and Sadie Marie Osmond. Alan's son Nathan has three sons, Zachary Nathan, Corbin Alan and Samuel Osmond. Alan's son Douglas has three children, Maximus Douglas, Ivy Shell and Miles Davis Osmond. Alan's son, David has two daughters named Saffron Gloria and Azalea Mae Osmond. Alan's son Scott has three children, Caleb, Jaynie and Jacob Alan Osmond. Alan's son Jon has two sons named Luke Jonathan and Asher Osmond.
In 2000, Alan Osmond received the Dorothy Corwin Spirit of Life Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In his acceptance speech, he stated that he had done some time in the military and that he had taken karate lessons from Chuck Norris
, both of which reinforced the "you can do it" attitude that he learned from his father. His motto is, "I may have MS, but MS does NOT have me!" He currently runs the OneHeart Foundation and is also available as a motivational speaker.
He currently serves on the high council of the Orem Suncrest Stake in Orem, Utah for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
, he became a member of the 144th Artillery in the California National Guard.
The Osmonds
The Osmonds are an American family music group with a long and varied career—a career that took them from singing barbershop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols, to producing a hit television show, and to continued success as solo and group performers...
. He was the oldest of the seven siblings who could sing, as the two oldest brothers, Virl and Tom, are hearing impaired although Tom is currently under treatment. During much of the Osmonds' career, Alan was the leader of the group. Today he performs only rarely because he has multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
.
Personal life
Osmond dated the CarpentersThe Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
' lead singer, Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the 1970s duo The Carpenters. She was a drummer of exceptional skill, but she is best remembered for her vocal performances of idealistic romantic ballads of true love...
. He later married Suzanne Pinegar. He and Suzanne have eight sons, who perform as the Osmond Brothers Second Generation. Alan, like all the Osmonds, is a devout Mormon
Mormon
The term Mormon most commonly denotes an adherent, practitioner, follower, or constituent of Mormonism, which is the largest branch of the Latter Day Saint movement in restorationist Christianity...
; six of his sons have served Mormon missions, and the younger two brothers plan on serving in the future.
His son, David Osmond, lead singer of the group Osmonds 2nd Generation, who also suffers from multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
, participated in the eighth season
American Idol (season 8)
The eighth season of American Idol premiered on January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson continued to judge the show's contestants, along with Ryan Seacrest as host. The season introduced Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on the Idol...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
on January 28, 2009 with a pass to Hollywood. However, due to laryngitis, he was not able to make it past Hollywood week.
Alan's oldest son Michael has six children : Suzannah Renee, Sarah Ann, Sasha Louise, Sean Michael, Sophie and Sadie Marie Osmond. Alan's son Nathan has three sons, Zachary Nathan, Corbin Alan and Samuel Osmond. Alan's son Douglas has three children, Maximus Douglas, Ivy Shell and Miles Davis Osmond. Alan's son, David has two daughters named Saffron Gloria and Azalea Mae Osmond. Alan's son Scott has three children, Caleb, Jaynie and Jacob Alan Osmond. Alan's son Jon has two sons named Luke Jonathan and Asher Osmond.
In 2000, Alan Osmond received the Dorothy Corwin Spirit of Life Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In his acceptance speech, he stated that he had done some time in the military and that he had taken karate lessons from Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
, both of which reinforced the "you can do it" attitude that he learned from his father. His motto is, "I may have MS, but MS does NOT have me!" He currently runs the OneHeart Foundation and is also available as a motivational speaker.
He currently serves on the high council of the Orem Suncrest Stake in Orem, Utah for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Military Service
Alan was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam era in the late 1960s. After basic training at Fort OrdFort Ord
Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in September 1994. Fort Ord was one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach and California...
, he became a member of the 144th Artillery in the California National Guard.