Wayne Osmond of The Osmonds dies at 73, remembered for music legacy

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Wayne Osmond, a member of the famous Osmonds group, passed away on January 1 at the age of 73. He was part of the original barbershop quartet formed in 1958, which later became a popular music group in the 1970s. The Osmonds achieved significant success, including one No. 1 hit, "One Bad Apple," and four top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. They also had a successful run on the Hot Country Songs chart after reuniting in 1982. Donny Osmond paid tribute to Wayne on social media, highlighting his brother's positive spirit and the love he shared with family and friends. The Osmonds' music legacy continues to be celebrated, with their biggest hits still recognized today.


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