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{{short description|American fictional boy band}}
'''2ge+her''' was a [[List of fictional music groups|fictional boy band]] (similar to [[Spinal Tap]] or [[the Monkees]]) whose composition, songs, and formation story is a direct parody of the [[boy band]]s of the [[1990s]] such as [[New Kids On The Block]], [[*NSYNC]] and [[Backstreet Boys]]. They were part of an [[MTV]] [[TV movie]] and [[spin-off]] television series, both of the name '''''2ge+her'''''.
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|name = 2gether
|image = 2ge+her.jpg
|caption=[[Alex Solowitz]] as Mickey Parke, [[Kevin Farley]] as Doug Linus, [[Evan Farmer]] as Jerry O'Keefe, [[Michael Cuccione]] as Jason "Q.T." McKnight, and [[Noah Bastian]] as Chad Linus
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|genre = [[pop music|Pop]], [[dance-pop]], [[teen pop]]
|years_active = 1999–2001
 
|label = [[TVT Records|TVT]]
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|past_members = [[Evan Farmer]]<br />[[Noah Bastian]]<br />[[Kevin Farley]]<br />[[Alex Solowitz]]<br />[[Michael Cuccione]]}}
 
'''2gether''' (usually stylized as '''2ge+her''', '''2Ge+Her''' or '''2GE+HER'''; pronounced "Together") was a fictional American boy band whose composition, songs, and formation story are a [[satire|satirical]] approach to [[boy band]]s such as [[New Kids on the Block]], [['N Sync]] and [[Backstreet Boys]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060416134002/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/2gether/related_artists.jhtml Related Artists on MTV]</ref> They were part of a self-titled [[MTV]] [[TV movie]] and [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] television series.
 
The band, TV movie, and TV series were created by writers [[Brian Gunn]] and [[Mark Gunn (screenwriter)|Mark Gunn]], who also wrote many of their songs.<ref name="Bio">[https://web.archive.org/web/20051130050313/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/2gether/artist.jhtml 2Ge+her Bio on MTV]</ref>
 
==Members==
The composition of the band, and even some of their names, is meant to be a direct parody of the aforementioned boy bands. Each member was "drafted" into the band to fill a particular niche or to market to a particular group.
* '''Jerry O'Keefe''' – "The Heartthrob" ([[Evan Farmer]])<ref name="Book">{{cite book|title=Anthology of Awesomeness: The Official 2Gether Scrapbook |first=Brian and Mark|last=Gunn|year=2001|publisher=MTV/Pocket Books|isbn=0-7434-2693-2}}, p. 14, 31, 76, 48, 63, 5.</ref>
* '''Jerry O'Keefe''' - "The heart-throb" ([[Evan Farmer]])
* '''Chad Linus''' -– "The shyShy oneOne" ([[Noah Bastian]])<ref name="Book"/>
* '''Jason '"Q.T.'" McKnight''' -– "The cuteCute oneOne" ([[Michael Cuccione]]) <ref name="Book"/>
* '''Doug Linus''' -– "The olderOlder brotherBrother" ([[Kevin Farley]])<ref name="Book"/>
* '''Mickey Parke''' -– "The rebelBad Boy" ([[Alex Solowitz]]) <ref name="Book"/>
 
Their manager is Bob Buss ([[Alan Blumenfeld]]). <ref name="Book"/>
 
==Performances==
In the movie, the band had a breakout single titled, "U + Me = Us (Calculus)"," which they followed up with "Say It (Don't Spray It)".<ref name="Bio"/> A soundtrack was released in real life, which also included songs from other fictional bands, including Whoa and Unity. The actors who played the characters actually did perform the vocals for their performances. They opened several shows for [[Britney Spears]]' [[2000]] summer tour, always appearing in character.<ref Aname="Bio"/> fullTheir sophomore record, though its music was used throughout the TV series, was full-length [[eponym]]ousand albumsolely ofperformed theirby comedic2ge+her. Like the soundtrack, the music was released,comedic andbut producedalso asatirical respectableof pop song conventions. The single "The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff)" whichwas chartedreleased asbefore highthe asalbum and charted at 87 on [[The Billboard Hot 100]]<ref>[[http://www.billboard.com/charts/2000-09-16/hot-100 Billboard Hot 100 Chart from Sept 16, 2000], the last week the single was on the 100.</ref> and spent several days on MTV's ''[[Total Request Live]]''. "Awesum Luvr" was also released, but failed to chart.
 
==BroadcastTelevision historyfilm==
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They debuted in the movie of the same name on [[MTV]]; it was actually the first full-length movie produced exclusively for MTV, and was broadcast without interruption on [[February 21]], [[2000 in television|2000]]. Following the success of the movie's broadcast, MTV used the same characters as part of a regular series, ''2gether: The Series'', which stayed on the air for two seasons until the death of [[Michael Cuccione]]. Many of the show's spoof ideas came from video director [[Nigel Dick]]. Michael James Cuccione, who played Jason (Q.T.) McKnight in both the movie and the show was born on [[January 5]], [[1985]] and survived 2 fights of [[Hodgkins disease]]. He was in remission but due to the radiation which caused his lungs to have respiratory problems, it became very difficult for him to breathe. Cuccione was rushed to the hospital in [[December 2000]] and lost his life 8 days after his 16th birthday on [[January 13]], [[2001]].
The band debuted in the movie of the same name on MTV; directed by music-video director [[Nigel Dick]], it was actually the first full-length movie produced exclusively for MTV, and was broadcast without interruption on February 21, 2000.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
 
2gether's rival in the movie was popular boy band Whoa (based on both [[Backstreet Boys]] and [[*NSYNC]]). Bob Buss ([[Alan Blumenfeld]]) was the manager for Whoa until he was ousted by the band in favor for assistant manager, Noel Davies ([[Tyler Labine]]), who supported a member's decision to have a tattoo on his chest (which Buss is against). In retribution, Buss went to recruit talented men to rival Whoa and found them in Jerry, Mickey, the Linus brothers (Doug and Chad) and "biliary thrombosis" sufferer Q.T. McKnight. He christens them as 2gether, at Doug's suggestion and he begins training them for a potential show in [[Jacksonville]]. The first act at a pageant show started off well until Q.T. faints and is rushed to a hospital. The change in 2gether's lead singer strained the relationship between Buss and Jerry. Jerry returns home to his girlfriend, Erin, in his hometown to apologize to her. Soon the other members briefly went their separate ways and Buss soon found himself lamenting on his situation. Feeling remorseful for hurting Jerry, he makes a telephone call to apologize for his behavior and is reunited with the Linus brothers with a healthy McKnight. Mickey is arrested for property damages, but Buss is able to save him. Soon a few fans implore Buss and the other members of 2gether to perform in Jacksonville. By the time that they reach Jacksonville, Buss discovers to his disgust that Davies had beat him to the show and Whoa is performing. Buss is about ready to cede defeat when Jerry shows up with Erin and reinvigorates 2gether to perform. With Erin's help, Whoa's show is sabotaged and they're accused of lip-synching (a secret Buss knew about Whoa) by the fans who jeer them off the stage. She then helps 2gether perform well and despite Davies' best efforts to have them removed, Steinmetz convinces him to let the new band finish after seeing the fans' positive reaction. Davies claims Whoa is still better than 2gether and will find a way to make a comeback. Steinmetz disagrees and leaves, making Davies realize it is over for Whoa. 2gether becomes the new popular boy band, Whoa fades into obscurity and is forced to work as singers for a radio station in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], while Davies is fired by Steinmetz for his role in sabotaging 2gether's performance.
 
==''2gether: The Series''==
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Following the success of the movie's broadcast, MTV used the same characters as part of a regular series, ''2ge+her: The Series'', which ended near the end of its second season due to low ratings and the death of [[Michael Cuccione]]. The last episode produced for the series, "Fat," was never shown in the U.S., though it was in Canada and Britain.
 
2gether's rival on the show was upcoming boy band 4ever, after Whoa's decline in popularity in the end of the movie. Jerry and Erin eventually break up when the stress of 2gether's stardom and fans became too much for their relationship to deal with. 2gether has parted ways with Stuff Records for What-Ev Records in Los Angeles, and Bob Buss for another manager, Tom Lawless.
 
Like the television film, production took place in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]] at Burnaby Studios. During the second season, Cuccione's involvement was limited due to his declining health.
 
==Possible reunion==
In early November 2011, the surviving members of 2gether announced they hoped to reunite for a concert in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://perezhilton.com/2011-11-10-2gether-trying-to-make-reunion-show-happen#.TsAjaFa_N0Y |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113090359/http://perezhilton.com/2011-11-10-2gether-trying-to-make-reunion-show-happen |archive-date=2011-11-13 |title=2gether Wants To Do A Reunion Show! {{!}} PerezHilton.com}}</ref> In early 2012, MTV gave the group the go-ahead to begin production on the reunion mockumentary/movie, but will decide whether to air it at a later date. A large portion of the proceeds will go to the Michael Cuccione Foundation. {{Citation needed|date=February 2012}} On January 23, 2012, MTV signed off creative control on the 2gether reunion project though it was likely canceled. {{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}
 
Bastian, Farley and Solowitz performed a one-off show at the Jon Lovitz Theater in 2012. Farmer was the only surviving member who was not involved in the show due to scheduling conflicts but did record a video message for the show.
 
==Discography==
 
===Albums===
*''[[2gether (2gether album)|2Gether]]'' – February 15, 2000<ref name="Amazon">[https://www.amazon.com/2Gether/artist/B000APGIOM/103-2945202-6571039 Amazon.com – 2Gether]</ref>
*''[[2Gether: Again]]'' – August 29, 2000<ref name="Amazon"/>
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==Books==
* Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn, ''Anthology of Awesomeness: The Official 2Gether Scrapbook'', {{ISBN|0-7434-2693-2}}
 
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010820014056/http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/2gether/artist.jhtml Official artist page] from [[MTV]].
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p440745}}
* [http://www.fakebands.com/fakeband_t.html#2gether 2gether] from [[The Rocklopedia Fakebandica]].
*{{IMDb title|qid=Q6293002|title=2Ge+her: the Movie}}
 
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