in the U.S. Starr affected a persona he called the General, wearing various quasi-military uniforms in black, white or red, emblazoned with medals and gold piping. In an interview, he admitted he did not earn the medals by way of military service. 2000s Starr manages NK5, another boy band he assembled. Like his earlier successful boy bands, he produces and writes the group's songs. Discography Albums Flaming Starr (1980) Spacey Lady (1983) Production Candy Girl - New Edition (1983) Rockin' Radio - Tom Browne (1983) - wrote the title track Electric Lady - Con Funk Shun (1985) New Kids on the Block - New Kids on the Block (1986) Hangin' Tough - New Kids on the Block (1988) Step by Step - New Kids on the Block (1990) Rated PG - Perfect Gentlemen (1990) Homework - Homework (1990) New Inside - Tiffany (1990) Body Language - Ana (1990) North, South, East, Wes - Rick Wes (1990) References 1953 births Living people People from DeLand, Florida African-American songwriters Songwriters from Florida Record producers from Florida Place of birth missing (living people) New Kids on the Block