Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys are an iconic American boy band that emerged in the early 1990s and rose to global fame with their harmonious vocals, synchronized dance routines, and infectious pop hooks. Comprising five talented members, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson, the group has left an indelible mark on the music industry, solidifying their status as one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.

Hailing from Orlando, Florida, the Backstreet Boys garnered worldwide acclaim with their debut album, "Backstreet Boys" (1996), which showcased their signature blend of pop, R&B, and dance beats. Their subsequent albums, "Millennium" (1999) and "Black & Blue" (2000), catapulted them to unprecedented superstardom, spawning chart-topping singles such as "I Want It That Way," "Larger than Life," and "Shape of My Heart."

Despite a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, the Backstreet Boys made a triumphant comeback, solidifying their legacy with the release of "Never Gone" (2005) and "This Is Us" (2009). Their enduring appeal and unwavering fan base have enabled them to continue their musical journey, with subsequent albums including "In a World Like This" (2013) and "DNA" (2019) receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.

Beyond their musical achievements, the Backstreet Boys have played a pivotal role in shaping the pop culture landscape, influencing countless artists and leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of their devoted fan base, affectionately known as the "Backstreet Army." With a career spanning over three decades, the Backstreet Boys remain a testament to the power of timeless music and enduring camaraderie, solidifying their place as one of the most influential and beloved boy bands in music history.

Since then they have broken music and concert sale records, having sold more than 180 million albums (38 million in the United States.) to make them the highest-selling boy band on record. The group originally consisted of Nick Carter, Howard Dwaine ‘Howie’ Dorough, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and AJ McLean. Their debut album, Backstreet Boys, was released in 1996. The album debuted at #1 in Germany, Norway, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Finland, Austria, and Canada and sold over 38 million copies worldwide (14 million copies in the U.S.) setting a record for the most successful debut album in history. In some countries, they’ve also released a second album, Backstreet’s Back. In May 1999, the Backstreet Boys released the album Millennium, which sold over 1.13 million units in its first week, setting a record for most albums sold in the first week of release. They also held the most sales for an album’s second and third weeks. The record dominated the worldwide charts, landing at the #1 spot in 25 countries. The album was certified 11 times platinum by December 1999, making it the fastest selling album in a year. The album went on to sell over 43 million copies worldwide.