Written By: Rachel Brooks
Pop Music

Pop Music
The 1990s are often remembered for its boy bands who defined pop music throughout the era. The period brought us talented groups that captured the hearts of millions. In this gallery, we explore some of the iconic boy bands that shaped the decade.

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

Revenue: 100 million

Members: AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell

Active Years: 1993–present

NSYNC

NSYNC

*NSYNC

Revenue: 70 million

Members: Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass

Active Years: 1995–2002

Boyz ll Men

Boyz ll Men
American R&B vocal group Boyz II Men, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, circa 1988. (Photo by Eric Fougere/Sygma via Getty Images)

Westlife

Westlife

Westlife

Revenue: 50 million

Members: Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Brian McFadden (until 2004)

Active Years: 1998–2012

Take That

Take That

Take That

Revenue: 45 million

Members: Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams (until 1995)

Active Years: 1990–1996, 2005–present

98 Degrees

98 Degrees

98 Degrees

Members: Jeff Timmons, Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre

Revenue: Estimated to be around $10 million (as of their peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s). Exact figures can vary based on album sales, tours, and other revenue streams.

Kavana

Kavana

Kavanagh

Members: Kavanagh is less well-known and does not have a widely recognized lineup. It may refer to various artists or groups, but specific revenue data is not readily available.

LFO

LFO

LFO

Members: Brad Fischetti, Devin Lima, and previously, Rich Cronin.

Revenue: Estimated to be around $5 million during their peak in the late 1990s. Revenue figures can fluctuate based on album sales and tours.

Five

Five

Five

Members: Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, J Brown, Sean Conlon, and Abs Breen.

Revenue: Estimated to be around $10 million during their peak in the late 1990s. Like others, this can vary based on various factors.