Following the breakout success of the Jackson 5 in 1970, it was practically inevitable that a quintet of brothers who had already enjoyed almost a decade in the national spotlight would follow them to teen idol superstardom. With dynamic youngest brother Donny as a focal point (much like Michael was for the Jacksons), the Osmonds did exactly that, enjoying a run of massive popularity during 1971-1972. While their success as a unit began to wane and had flickered out by the end of 1974, the Osmonds spun off a long-lasting show-business career for Donny (as well as sister Marie), and the other members of the group even enjoyed a successful comeback as country artists.