Throughout history, there have been many popular boy bands. Some of the most famous ones include Boyz II Men, Take That, and NSYNC. These bands have had a large impact on music, and have changed the world of music forever.
Kool & The Gang
Originally formed in the 1960s, Kool & The Gang is one of the world’s most popular and respected funk bands. The group has earned many awards and accolades, including seven American Music Awards and two Grammy Awards. It has also been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have also worked with the Boys & Girls Club of America and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They have also been featured on many movie soundtracks.
Kool & the Gang has sold millions of albums and songs, and their music has been sampled by a wide variety of pop and hip-hop artists. They have earned nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold albums. They have also toured with Elton John, Kid Rock, and Van Halen. They continue to tour and entertain audiences throughout the world.
Boyz II Men
During the golden age of boy bands in the 90s, Boyz II Men became one of the most popular groups in the genre. They have released many hits during the years. They are also known for their a cappella harmonies.
Boyz II Men was formed in 1988 as a quintet. They became famous in 1991 when they released their first album, Cooleyhighharmony. The album was a smash hit and won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
The first single released was “Motownphilly,” which was produced by Dallas Austin. The song went on to be a number one R&B hit. It featured cameos by Questlove of The Roots and Black Thought.
NSYNC
NSYNC was a popular boy band during the late ’90s. It was formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995, by singer Chris Kirkpatrick. Later that year, the band released their first single, “I Want You Back,” in the U.S. The song went on to make the top ten of the Hot 100 and spent five weeks on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.
While the Backstreet Boys have enjoyed more longevity and success than NSYNC, it is still the king of the boy band world. Both groups sold millions of albums, packed arenas with tours, and had a major impact on pop culture. They were also compared to each other for 20 years.
Dream Street
During the early 2000’s, Boy Bands were popular and made an impact on the world of music. Some of these bands were household names, such as Backstreet Boys and Boyz II Men. Others were lesser known. One of the most popular boy bands was Dream Street.
Dream Street was a pop boy band that was formed in 1999. The group consisted of five young boys from New York City’s acting scene. These five boys were named Matt Ballinger, Jesse McCartney, Greg Raposo, Chris Trousdale and Frankie Galasso. They were all 11-14 years old.
Dream Street broke up in 2002 after a legal battle between their management and the parents of their members. Their debut album was self-titled and it peaked at number 37 on the Billboard 200. The RIAA certified it as Gold.
5ive
Originally formed as a male alternative to the Spice Girls, boy band Five has enjoyed success in the UK and around the world. They have released two studio albums, and have sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Five released their first major international hit, “When Lights Go Out”, in 1998. The song cracked the US Top Ten and went gold. It was later named a Billboard Music Awards Best New Artist nominee.
The group was formed in 1997 by the same management team as the Spice Girls. Five consists of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Jason “J” Brown. It is estimated that Five has sold over 1.6 million albums in the UK, making them one of the highest-selling boy bands in the country.
Take That
Among the British pop acts of the 90s, Take That had a knack for chart-topping hits. It was a mix of New Jack Swing and urban R&B that made the band’s music appealing. The quartet consists of Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Gary Barlow, and Robbie Williams. The group’s original lineup featured Mark, Howard, and Robbie. However, they disbanded in 1996.
Take That has sold more albums than the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. They have also won a number of prestigious awards for their music. They have also won several Ivor Novello Awards.
Take That is a popular boy band in the UK and internationally. They have had many hit singles and albums. They have also been crowned Best British Live Act. They have toured and performed in several countries. They have also performed on television shows such as The X Factor.
