Nick Lachey Biography
Birth name Nicholas Scott Lachey
Also known as Nick Lachey
Born November 9, 1973
Origin Harlan, Kentucky
Genre(s) Pop

Nicholas Scott Lachey (born November 9, 1973, in Harlan, Kentucky) is an American pop music singer who rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a writer and joint lead vocalist along with founding member Jeff Timmons of the band 98 Degrees. The group also included Lachey’s brother Drew Lachey and classmate Justin Jeffre.

Nick starred in the hit reality television series Newlyweds with his then-wife, fellow pop singer Jessica Simpson, which ran on MTV for four seasons from 2003 to 2005.

Following months of rumors and tabloid speculation, they announced their separation in November 2005, and were divorced in early 2006. On Friday, June 30, 2006, Nick and Jessica’s divorce became final.Contents [hide]
Biography

Early life

Nick Lachey was born on the border of Kentucky and Virginia in Harlan, Kentucky to Cate Fopma-Leimbach and John Lachey. Growing up in Ohio, he attended Cincinnati’s well regarded public School for Creative and Performing Arts, developing his vocal talent and aspiring to become an entertainer. However, it wasn’t until studying at Miami University in Ohio (majoring in Sports Medicine) that he realized his dream and followed his SCPA pals to Los Angeles. Nick with his friend Jeff Timmons plus his brother Drew and classmate Justin Jeffre all auditioned in Hollywood and formed the 1990sboy band 98 Degrees. Nick is also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Miami University. Nick is also the uncle of his younger brother Drew Lachey’s daughter Isabella Claire Lachey.

98 Degrees
Main article: 98 Degrees

Nick was a member of the band 98 Degrees. Other band members were Nick’s brother Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. 98 Degrees have released 4 albums to date. Their debut album was the self-titled 98 Degrees, however the band’s first real success came with their follow up album 98 Degrees and Rising. Other albums include This Christmas and Revelation. In 2002 they released The 98 Degrees Collection.

Currently the group is on hiatus with each member pursuing personal interests. They are expected to start work on their next album later this year.

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Main article: Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica

Nick Lachey married fellow pop star Jessica Simpson in October 2002. The pair had dated for four years, however they had a five month break up, but remained in contact. They had both had a series of failures in the music industry: Nick faded off the map after 98 Degrees, and Jessica had low sales in both albums Irresistible and In This Skin. They needed some heavy promotion to push their careers further and Jessica’s father, Joe Simpson, had the idea for a reality show that followed the superstars’ newly married life together.

Newlyweds premiered on MTV in August of 2003 to a huge amount of viewers and recognition. The outrageous quotes, hilarious lifestyle, and mega-spending of the young couple made Newlyweds a phenomenon. Many famous moments included Jessica confusing tuna and chicken, and thinking that buffalos had wings. The couple was sprung straight back into the spotlight. Upon the success of the duo, Jessica re-released her album In This Skin. It quickly became a hit, reaching triple platinum status.

Nick Lachey