biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (May 2010) Dan Wood Photo of Dan Wood, taken during the signing at HMV Record Store in London, Oxford Street, on September 8, 2008. Photo by Isabelle Boeijen, The Netherlands Background information Birth name Daniel William Wood Born May 14, 1969 (age 41) Origin Boston, Massachusetts, United States Genres Pop Soft Rock Occupations Singer, songwriter Instruments Guitar, drums, keyboard Years active 1984–1994 (with NKOTB) 2003–present (solo) 2008–present (with NKOTB) Labels Interscope Records Associated acts New Kids on the Block Upper Street Daniel William "Dan" Wood, Jr. (born May 14, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor. He is also a member of the American boy band New Kids on the Block and also serves as one of the key choreographers..