Backstreet’s Back Alright: The Truth About the Iconic 90’s Boy Band

Back in the ‘90s, the world went through a boy band phase, and the Backstreet Boys were the biggest stars on the planet. Any young, aspiring singer would do anything to make in the cut-throat industry alongside Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and other musical legends. In 1993, five young boys formed a band and had no idea that they would have a sky-rocketing career and become insanely famous.

The Backstreet Boys in the ‘90s / The Backstreet Boys on the red carpet in 2019

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Despite not having the same legendary personas as the icons among them, the Backstreet Boys found immense success. With over 130 million albums sold, the boys and their charming good looks have been cemented into pop culture. Through the years, the boy band craze has died down, and the Backstreet Boys seem to have faded with it. The hunky teens are now middle-aged men and are still releasing music. However, nothing compares to the sensational success they once experienced. But behind their smiling faces and angelic voices lie some dark secrets.

With no social media, everything we knew about the group came from speculations plastered all over the tabloids, but now we know more. From feuds to deaths, here are some behind the scenes secrets of the Backstreet Boys.