no one can beat the backstreet boys. the fact that there was no internet at the time and yet they are still super famous all around the world. they're songs are being sung up until today. beat that kids!
+Lex Luthor The fact in which Backstreet Boys are still the best-selling boy band/vocal harmony group and are still selling out arenas to this day is impressive and they deserve to be number 1. Younger people are all 'oh but One Direction should be 1' but the fact is they have nothing on Backstreet Boys...
I was 15 years old, and went to visit family in Germany in 1996 (I'm from South Africa). And my cousins were dating two guys from a German boy band called Konstruction - yes, that's how they spelled it - opening for the Backstreet Boys. They invited me to their concert. I was, like, "Who the hell are the Backstreet Boys?" Remember, this was two years before they broke big. Long story short, I went to the concert, and I was blown away. I've been a Backstreet Boy fan ever since. I'm now 36 years old, and I still have their CDs, and more than a few of their albums on USB playing in my car constantly. Thanks guys for 21 years of memories......
To be honest they would be Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers in 1956 who paved the way for Jackson 5, New Edition, NKOTB, Hi-Five, Boyz II Men, BSB, NSYNC, One Direction
Somewhere, there's a 14 year old girl crying that One Direction isn't ranked as number one, and somewhere else, there's a 30 year old woman throwing her Ipad across the room because, deep in her heart, she believes that Nsync deserved that top slot.
+Αλκηστη bsb _Don't take this as rude/mean or anything cuz I respect your opinion, but, to me, 1D is the best BOY BAND. __-5SOS, to me, is the best BAND. While it may be a band of boys, a boy band is a band that does NOT play instruments on stage (at least to me it is, and if you wanna go on about 5SOS [5 Seconds of Summer if you don't know (5SOS reference right there)] being a boy band, then 5SOS is my fav boy band. But to me, 5SOS is not a boy band (more like a.... "punk band" or something) and 1D is the best boy band...-_
+DarkQueen Mal I'm not offended I suppose that you are young that's why you're into 1D more as most teenagers .. Backstreet Boys have a great history and amazing songs with really sensitive and heartful lyrics and they were tremendously successful in their era and till today even though they've grown up..at that time there was no youtube internet etc and these guys left their mark in this type of music by doing music and only..now the bands or singers are mostly into shows and physical appearance rather than music itself..I've heard 1D some times but they never left me an impression of a deep feeling or spectacular music or something.. it just reminds me of just a common teenage band and nothing more..but that's only my opinion tastes in music change day by day now if this is for the best or the worst we'll see:) Bye!
there's absolutely no question about it. backstreet boys and the new kids on the block are the best boybands of all time, especially the backstreet boys, cause after 25 years they're still together, never stopped being on the road together and after 25 years there are still millions of faithful fans who still buy tickets to their concerts, while one direction for example didn't even last a decade
They left out Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers who sang Why Do Fools Fall In Love In 1956 who set the blueprint for boy bands. Berry Gordy owner of Motown said the Jackson 5 was based off the Teenagers
I may be 55 years old, but I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Backstreet Boys and have seen them in concert 2 times and would LOVE to see them again and I have all of their CDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My son, Nicholas, got me into them and he used to like them, which I'm glad that he did get me into them, but not any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He don't like them any more, which is DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shame on him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just went to BSB’s DNA concert last night here in Denver, Co! THE BEST concert I’ve ever been to. THE STRONGEST, THE CLEANEST SOUND SYSTEM I HAVE EVER HEARD. Performance was on point. AWESOME intro. They deserve that Number 1 spot!!!
I mean Louis has said his name was originally pronounced that way but when Simon pronounced it the other way it stuck I guess, I’m just gonna presume Louis could care less which one they use
@@RebekhaGGamer it is b3cause they never targetted the UNITED states market...back in those days they released one of their singles in usa and it was listed in top 10 but then they decided to focus on their existing markers Moreover if you decide the popularity or talent by these things then your knowledge and taste of music has got to br under suspision Thanks
@Scott Mitchell the problem is now we not going to get talent bands or people no acdc no Prince Michael Jackson or ABBA no guns or roses no beatles no rolling stones no new songs all now is go to be sell on looks to sell products posters jotters forget about the music it's dead and it's dead a long time ago
@Neisya Jin Hitam look all these boybands and grilbands is there for looks thats t they look good and sell a image they not going to write songs or play them there nothing new ugly people can't sing fat people can't sing of course they can but they don't look good and its not going to sell anything its fake and they take you money and that it a con but people will go along buy all up and think nothing of it Km
People kept saying Westlife and 1D, but they didn't know how big Take That were back in the days. They have received eight Brits Awards. Having eight number one albums on the UK Album Chart. They also had 56 number one singles and 39 number one albums internationally. Their sixth album Progress became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and the second fastest-selling album in British history at that time. In 2011, Take That set the new record for the fastest-selling tour of all time in the UK. I think no. 3 is fair for them
***** yeah 5ive was in the top 10 cheesiest boy bands! WHATEVER! they should have been in this list! and put One Direction in at #1 for cheesiest! Stupid band, stupid songs! but where does Dream Street get placed???
David Theisen fereel, and Dream Street looool, they were like O-Town, they came out near the end of the whole boyband phenomenon, like 2001 when I was 11/12 they dropped they're first single I never liked them. They don't get a listing that's how bad they were....lol. At least Jesse McCartney made a career for himself.
Cliff Moore New Edition & Boys 2 Men were R&B groups & they made this list. The Temptations should at least b on the honorable mention list b cuz they sold millions of records & they fit the criteria 2 make this list.
BSB as number 1 definitely. No Doubt. But 1D over Westlife? Really? BSB, NSYNC and Westlife was the Bulls, Celtics and Lakers of Boybands. 1D? REALLY? God. What's Happening.
My List. 1. BSB 2. NSync 3.Boyz 2 Men 4. New Kids 5. 98 Degrees 6. Jackson 5 7. Westlife 8. New Edition 9.LFO 10. Menundo One Direction will never be on the same wave length as the 80's/90's boy bands!
My list: 1. One Direction 2. One Direction 3. One Direction 4. One Direction 5. One Direction 6. One Direction 7. One Direction 8. One Direction 9. One Direction 10. Boyz 2 Men (cause I actually like them)
The Backstreet Boys are not just the best sales, best harmony, best entertainers, best teamwork, they are best friends like brothers forever and always there for each other. ❤️
No *NSYNC is better at harmonies and entertainment, backstreet boys terrible horrendous fans are also very snobby about how they are still together and saying things like *NSYNC aren’t a proper group because Justin has a lot of solo success.
@@eguyatt6813 I am not a snob because I have had Epilepsy almost all my life with no friends. 😥 You shouldn't judge people. I am a great big fan of Nick Carter's solo music.
@eguyatt6813 My sister was an Nsync fan that tried to change my mind but we are not enemies just like Nsync and Backstreet boys are not enemies right now either they are friends preforming together a bit time after time.
There's no way that BSB is the no.1,it should be 1.JACKSON 5 2.N' SYNC 3.WESTLIFE 4.TAKE THAT 5.NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 6 BOYZ 11 MEN 7.NEW EDITION 8.MENUDO 9.BSB 10.BLUE Jackson 5 and N'SYNC can sing and dance,MJ and JT from the group are the big influence of the generation..BSB no.1?they cannot dance and non of them actually can sing.their concerts and shows are very boring.
My top 10 10 Westlife 9 The Wanted 8 Big Time Rush 7 The Jackson 5 6 New Kids On The Block 5 Boyz II Men 4 Jonas Brothers 3 One Direction 2 NSYNC 1 Backstreet Boys
ElAnticrito2007 (Maximun Carnage) So the one man band guy on the corner is what you call real music? He's not popular or successful. Jokes aside, I get what your saying, but you can be a success in music while not spewing out the same generic stuff as everyone else. May not happen often, but going as far as saying all popular well selling stuff in garbage is a little harsh IMO.
Even if they are Popular their music won't last long like the good popular music bands or Artists used to last around 70's or 80's or 90's. People still listen to metallica or Iron maiden but hardly few will listen to 1D in around 2020's or 30's.
it isn't the greatest no one can describe how good backstreet boys are bc they are unbeatable still together unlike other bands not even words can describe how good it is!!
Andrew Perez Jackson 5 deserves 2 b number 1, if it wasn't 4 them non of these other boy bands would exist and u know that u heard what that narrator said: they were the blueprint 4 boy bands
Mojo is very funny LOL. The fact is Blue fame almoat around the world (except US). I lov blue. Blue always can perform live better than studio recording
1.BSB 2.NSYNC 3.NKOTB 4.1D 5.The Jackson 5 6.Take That 7.Boys 2 men 8.Westlife 9.Boyzone 10. Blue Honorable Mentions: 98 degrees Jonas Brother 5ive Big Bang No.9 and 10(because I don't know who the hell are they)
you have no idea what Menudo has achieved during their time. they are liked 1D in your generation. fans went wild. hits after hits. too bad they are short live which makes them in no. 9 spot.
i agreed with you, big bang is not only as a boy band but also the first asian group to get their album on billboard chart. These guys are the reason who defines K-pop as a genre. they are talented and each have their own individual popularity
Reginald Marshall just saying not a lot of black boy bands on here: like B2K, they were the ultimate boy band with Omarion and J-Boog, Raz-B and Lil Fizz with his raps, girls went crazy over them both black and white girls
Reginald Marshall B2K didn't do enough? R u kidding me? Their record sales went skyhigh, they did plenty, even though their fame was short lived after their breakup cause from what I heard all the members had big egos but still though, late 90's early 2000's it was all about B2K, they were more popular than NSYNC and NSYNC were on the verge of disbanding anyway when B2K were coming up but u right though Jackson 5 or New Edition should have been number 1 on this countdown
Reginald Marshall oh and B2K had the number 1 singles and videos on shows like TRL and 106 and park, MTV and BET, they're songs were played constantly on the radio back then
Westlife is the most underrated boy band in history. They deserve so much more, but people always has the inclination to listen to shitty music with shitty lyrics instead of deep, soulful songs that actually makes sense.
Yes. Yes I agree so much with this. I really hate how a lot of music, especially those by boy bands, these days seems dedicated to rabid fangirls who want nothing more than to be the girlfriends of the artists.
Chamath Perera Yeah, they have a lot of cover songs, 50% of their whole discography more or less are cover songs. But most of their hits were original.
Why is BSB number 1 1. All the guys are hott 2. Were number 1 one TRL everytime 3. Came out about thier real issues in real life. 4. Beat every single boy band.
They are just simply amazing. They treat each other as brothers. They care for each other and never left anyone behind. Unlike any other bands in the 90's they made their way up even if they had difficulties. They are my inspiration. All other boybands from the 90's no longer make music but they are still , with their own music. I love them until I live.
@@takonadareishvili1743 Of course they are but they broke up and reunite. Im just saying BSB didn't break up. They had to go on hiatus at some point but never broke up. As for Westlife - I don't think they can still accept the mistake Brian did year ago, one member can't move on.
My list: BSB Nsync Nkotb Take that One direction Boyz2men 5ive Westlife The Jonas brothers The wanted Honorable mentions: blue, menudo, 98 degrees, jackson5, boyzone
Don't put Big Bang in this boy band category. They are a K-group not a boy band. Also Boyz-ll-Men are a R&B Group, they have no choreography and are icons that One Direction can't even touch. Big Bang, SS501,SUJU, EXO, 2PM and the list can go one...these are K-Groups. They are trained and groomed for years to specifically be the best and get picked to debut. Some call them factory made, but they still train harder than anyone. Only difference is, that they don't hide their intentions. Unlike american talent shows who confuse people but are just as factory made as any. Only difference, is that they pick pretty boys with no real talent, but really pretty hair and a light skin tone
I was thinking the exact same thing as you... but anyway all the bands of kpop that you mention, in my opinion, they are right now better than other boybands like 1D, The wanted, 5 second of summer , etc.(it´s just my opinion)
K pop are filled with boy bands and girl bands. Just putting them in only K-pop category is kind of racist. They need to compete in an international level. Come on there are so many other boy bands out there beside America and Britain.
Your an idiot. A boy band is a boy band, training time doesn't make them any better. Kpop is just a variation of pop music. And btw stop sounding so arrogant.
BSB 👑 incomparable! 27 años de carrera 💪 2- nkotb “ step by step” hits mundial 3- Nsync💪🌟🌟🌟 4- boys 2 men “ inspiracion para bsb” 5- jackson 5 “ michael jackson el mas grande”
backstreet boys were definitely the best, though I would have ranked nsync and 98° as the next best. and thank you for not marking the wanted as the top hit! they sucked!
The Wanted don't suck, they're even better than 1D. Just because they don't have stupid plastic pop song mean they're bad, and their lyrics don't talk shit about women, go and listen songs like "Heart Vacancy", "Personal Soldier", "All Time Low", "Gold Forever", etc.
#10)New Edition #9)Menudo #8)Westlife #7)One Direction #6)Boyz II Men #5)'N Sync #4)The Jackson 5 #3)Take That #2)New Kids on the Block --------------- Honorable Mentions: Boyzone, Big Bang, 98 Degrees, The Jonas Brothers, The Wanted, Blue --------------- #1)Backstreet Boys ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You're welcome.
Bigbang is the only non english band Yaay But they should've been in the top 3 But people listen to english more And other get ignored by people a lot 😢
😂😂😂 if you call not knowing when to just stop still rocking lol.. bsb hasn't had a hit album or single in 16 years and took them 16 years to double what nsync had done in 5 with bsb having a 3 year headstart and nsync still managed to sell more albums in less time (nsync 75mil in 5 years, bsb 60mil in 8years)
@Free Backing Tracks and are you bidding me... Brittney spears has had a couple hits lol.. and no one else you named even performs anymore and hasnt performed in the last decade or more 😂😂😂
@ Free Backing Tracks. Yes, you have the right facts. Even in the US, the albums Backstreet Boys, Millennium and Black & Blue outsold the albums Nsync,, No Strings Attached and Celebrity. In terms of global sales of these albums, the gap is too wide, in favor of BSB. Hands down, BSB outsold Nsync in global sales, even in US. Those who say otherwise are delusional.
1 bsb (backstreet boys) (nkotb deserved the no.1 spot btw) 2 nkotb (new kids on the block) 3 Take That 4 the Jackson 5 5 nysnc 6 boys 2 men 7 1 direction 8 westlife 9 Menudo 10 new edition
NEVER heard of a boy band named Blue, they sound GREAT though. "None of the other acts were this good" That's a line that'll be VARY MUCH debated till the end of time, its like trying to figure out if Ross and Rachel were on a break. "Do you agree with our list?" NO but then again I didn't create the list so...That being said, if you don't agree with the list might as well put ALL the boy bands in ONE concert venue and let the bands decide for themselves who is number one! #boybandfest
Justin Maybach your countdown sucks and I don't c not 1 black boy band on your stupid list, what so Jackson 5, New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe, Boyz ll men, 112, and B2K don't deserve 2 b on your list?
it's hard to answer reverse-racist (technically, a racist, just a black one) comments but i can agree on b2k to be in this list... and he said "my teenage time", which is millenial time (late 90s-early 2000s) .. you can add d12 (minus eminem) too, but it's hard to think d12 or b2k sing a slow lullaby making all the girls go romantically crazy.. plus, the last time i checked simon webbe was black..and mj was white.. (uh oh, i forgot blackstreet... )
Well I'm a huge fan of BSB since 1996,and absolutely 100%,they're the best boy band of all time..no one can top them especially in records,albums etc..legendary iconic boy band!
Westlife can continue to fool people by singing cover songs they suck like all UK groups of the 90s that's right take that as well!! Blue & Damage were good though.
+magic heats I understand this is your opinion, but you do realize there are many great artists in America who have big hits that are covers. Westlife just happened to cover many songs.
Just went to BSB concert. They totally deserve to be first. Great vocals, great dancing, every song is catchy. Soooo good. It either had to be them or NKOTB.
They have their own list. But to be fair yes, the best female band had t The supremes as no. 1. Why not The Beatles as no. 1 & The Jackson 5 as #2. They are much more talented and relevant than the rest.
flower • princess I like backstreet boys as well more than NSYNC but Jackson 5 should b number 1 because they were the blueprint 4 boy bands they were the black Hanson and Jonas Bros of the 70's
None None Me too! They are as wrong as two left shoes for that. It’s been 36 years and they STILL can’t get it together. RBRM was in my town yesterday, and I did NOT go to see them because I am not supporting any further efforts until they do right by Ralph. Ralph said that he felt “betrayed” by the other guys going on tour without him. And it all started with Michael Bivins’ passive aggressive comments on Instagram back in the spring. It’s a darn shame.
I guess many of you didn't know how famous Nkotb and Take that were during their time. They were huge compared to the other boybands in the later years. They paved the way for all the boybands, especially all white boys 😀 but i cannot argue with BSB being on top. They still got it goin' on...
