Do you remember the names of these boyband members?
For decades, boybands have been a key part of pop music. Not all of them have access to the Olympus of the best boybands in history, though.
Even if these bands are legendary, they have sold millions of albums, and have fans around the world… Do you remember the names of their members?
Probably the biggest boyband of all time. Active since 1993, they were able to adapt their Teen Pop to a more modern Pop-Rock style while still creating catchy and danceable melodies. If you try to remember who its members are… There's always one name missing.
AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, and Kevin Richardson.
This is the pre-history of boybands (and of course, much more than that). Also known as the 'J5' or 'The Jackson Brothers' they had hits from 1968 till 1975. This Indiana group was one of the most powerful of Motown thanks to its Soul, Funk, R&B, and Disco sound… But do you remember the names of all its members?
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson.
Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger had the epiphany of putting together the five members of this band. They auditioned individually in the show 'The X factor' but ended up singing together and achieving third place in the competition. By 2010, the group became 1D: One of the most important groups of this century. Surely, you know their names, don't you?
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson.
They debuted in 1985 and were the kings of the '90s music scene. With their elegant R&B sound but less famous artists, the band is still active and has sold 70 million albums. Remember the names of the original four?
Wanya Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris.
One of the recent mass phenomena in the history of boybands. This South Korean group was created in 2010 as a Hip-Hop wonder but has been able to perfectly adapt to more commercial styles. The result? A huge success. Can you name its seven members?
Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook.
Many don't remember, but they were the pioneers of the global boyband movement. The band smashed it in the '80s with hits like 'Candy Girl' (1983) and 'Cool it Now' (1984). Do you know who they are?
Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant.
The Hanson brothers swept the music scene in 1997 with their memorable hit 'Mmmbop'. Although they nearly disappeared after that, they are still active and have their own label. Do you know the names of the three members?
Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson.
Whoever believes that boybands are a modern thing, doesn't know about this North American group from the sixties. They were very popular thanks to their Barbershop style and even got to sell 100 million albums around the world. Do you remember them?
Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond were the original ones. Years later, Donny and Jimmy Osmond joined as well.
Disney shot them to fame, but they were able to disassociate from the company and find their own fresh pop and rhythmic sound. Do you know their names?
Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas.
Their song 'I Swear' was a love anthem and the introduction to their sensual and elegant R&B sound. Can you name the members of this Californian band?
Tony Borowiak, Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, and Alfred Nevarez.
In 2015, they were the winners of the music show: 'La Banda' (The Band). Their Latin Pop and Reggaeton style made them the global stars they are now. Do you know their names?
Christopher Vélez, Richard Camacho, Zabdiel de Jesús, Joel Pimentel, and Erick Brian Colón.
Also known as '5SOS', they became popular in 2012 when they started uploading covers on Youtube. Two years later, their song 'She Looks So Perfect' was number 1 in 11 countries. Can you name these Australian stars?
Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin.
Between 2009 and 2016, the band played their melodic sound to half of the world. They became most famous in Latin America and Spain. Their breakup was unexpected and a harsh punch to fans. Remember their names?
Blas Cantó, Álvaro Gango, Carlos Marco, David Lafuente. and Dani Fernández.
Far from what many people thought at the time, the Pop-Rock band was German, and in the beginning, it was called 'Devilish' (2001). But when they signed with Sony in 2003, they changed their name and became international music stars. Do you know each band member?
Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing, and Gustav Schäfer.
Also known as '30STM', the band was created in 1998 and spread its Alternative Rock all around the world. Certainly, you know the name of the lead singer, but what about the rest?
Jared Leto, Matt Wachter, Shannon Leto, Solon Bixler, and Tomo Miličević (who substituted Solon Bixler after the first tour of the band).
It was 1994 when 'Maroon 5' began its music career, and since then, they have released hit after hit. Their charismatic leader is really well-known, but can you name the rest of the band members?
Adam Levine, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, Jesse Carmichael, PJ Morton, Sam Farrar, Ryan Dusick, and Mickey Madden.
In 2010, this Irish-English band released two smashing hits: 'All Time Low' and 'Glad You Came'. Although nothing new would score as it did back then, can you at least remember the group members' names?
Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes.
The Irish boyband has set records since its beginnings in 1998. They accumulated 44 million sales, their seven first singles were number 1 in the charts, and they were loved by everybody who listened to them. However, remembering their names can be more of a challenge.
Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden.
This was the ultimate boyband - along with Backstreet Boys. Their pop rhythm, their impossible outfits, and their perfectly synced choreographies transformed the young men into a global sensation. From 1997 to 2002, they sold more than 60 million copies. Do you remember their names?
Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and JC Chasez.
This boyband exuded elegance, good vibes, and surprising maturity. Despite two of their members leaving, they are still active. Do you remember the names of the New Kids on the Block?
Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.
Their versatility led them to explore styles like pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B. They sold more than 80 million albums in 10 years (1984-1994). It's been a long time, but do you recall their names?
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Robbie Williams, and Jason Orange.