Instagram/Bobby Brown & Ricky Bell Music From Boston's projects to Rock Hall nominees. New Edition's 50-year journey nears legendary status with 2026 induction nod. March 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Nearly fifty years after their formation in the Orchard Park public housing projects in Roxbury, Boston, the iconic vocal group New Edition is on the verge of a milestone many artists aspire to but few achieve: induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.