Superteen - September 97

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MMMBopping With Hanson!

Bothers Isaac(16), Taylor(13), and Zachary(11) Hanson have been making music all their lives. They started out singing gospel songs in their native Oklahoma and listening to '60s superstars like Otis Redding, the Beach Boys and Chuck Berry. When Isaac started writing songs in the third grade, Taylor and Zach quickly followed.

So it's no surprise that four of the songs on their first majopr album, Middle of Nowhere, were completely written by the brothers. Yes, and that includes "MMMBop," their smash hit! And where do the brothers get the ideas for their songs? From everywhere! "Most of the time it's a feeling," says Isaac. "Just something you're thinking about." It can be about friends, girls, loneliness or even aliens! Aliens? Uh-huh-Zach's tune, "Man FDrom Milwaukee," is about space creatures.

But that's not usually the case Taylor says: "The songs are inspired by everyday life. Originally we would writes about brothers and sisters [they have three younger sisters]. Just whatever we are thinking about. And, of course, girls."

Hmmm, if the buzz on Hanson is any indication Isaac, Taylor and Zach, are going to be doing a lot more writing about girls!

(c)SuperTeen, September 1997