Top to bottom, Left to right -
Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass
Formed in 1995 in Florida
Genres considered - Pop, Dance Pop, Teen Pop, R&B
Point of intrigue - NSYNC's third album, No Strings Attached (2000), sold over one million copies in one day and 2.4 million copies in one week.
"It's Gonna Be Me" - Top 10 internationally & No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
As of 2002, brief performances together include the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2018, and upon receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
As of 2002, NSYNC recorded and released "Better Place" for the animated film, Trolls Band Together, in 2023 as well as performing at the film's premiere.
NSYNC recorded "Paradise" for Justin Timberlake's 2024 album, Everything I Thought It Was.
Honorable notes -
- Sold over 70 million records - one of the best-selling boy bands of all time
- 9 Grammy Nominations
- 3 American Music Awards
- 5 Billboard Music Awards
- 7 MTV Video Music Awards
- Worked with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Gloria Estefan, and more
The Beatles defined the novel concept of boy band considering the majority of their fans being women. Duran Duran solidified the concept at a rather high pitch scream. Of course, screams turn to happy shouts as fans evolve with the musicians.
In the United States, NSYNC brought the concept across the pond to a new generation intrigued by their music, well rehearsed stage performances, and overly enthusiastic support.
Every band will have a favorite among fans. In the instance of NSYNC, I was never a screaming fan and never really bought into their music but if I really had to choose, I would opt for Justin Timberlake because he has proven his musical worth beyond teen heartthrob style and as time goes on, his talent matures.
A lasting fan base is crucial to a lasting musical act - band or solo. Justin Timberlake has proven both...which is why he is my Set List Saturday feature in this month of August.
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