September 1994: Aaliyah’s debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” which Kelly produces, is certified platinum. The marriage is annulled months later because of Aaliyah’s age. The couple weds in a secret ceremony arranged by Kelly at a hotel in Chicago. Kelly marries 15-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah D. Hit singles include “Sex Me” and “Bump N’ Grind,” which becomes the longest-running No.
November 1993: His album “12 Play” is released and eventually sells more than 5 million copies. Kelly tours on a 10-week nationwide run that includes billings with En Vogue, CC Penniston and High Five. Kelly & Public Announcement debut “Born Into The ’90s.” Released a year later, the album goes platinum. Music executive Wayne Williams of Jive Records discovers Kelly singing at a barbecue that summer. Because of money disagreements, that was the last time the group performed. Kelly’s R&B group MGM wins the $100,000 grand prize on the syndicated television talent show, “Big Break,” hosted by Natalie Cole.
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In the years that follow, he performs in Chicago’s subway stations full time with his Casio keyboard, often pretending he’s blind to avoid arrest. I discovered the power you get from being onstage,” he told Newsweek in 1995. “That night it was like Spider-Man being bit. 1984: At age 17, his music teacher places him in a local talent show to perform a version of “Ribbon in the Sky,” a Stevie Wonder song.
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