Top Ten Boy Bands of All Time

From About.com.

Though the term did not come into general use until the 1990s, there are clearly earlier precedents   Generally, it refers to an all-male group, primarily vocals and not playing their own instruments.  They frequently include distinct choreography and are marketed primarily to teens (well, now, pre-teens).

The Beatles and Monkees have a historical importance to the concept, but have been left off this list.

I find it sad that when these pre-teens get older, they seem to drop their crushes.  They shouldn't.  If you liked it at one time, never drop them.  And, these bands have a lot of really good songs.

1.  Backstreet Boys--  1993
2.  New Kids On the Block--  1986
3.  The Jackson 5--  mid-1960s

4.  Take That--  the biggest-selling band in the U.K.--  1990
5.  NSYNC--  Mostly from the New Mickey Mouse Club--  1996
6.  Boyz II Men--  Philadelphia--  1986
7.  The Osmonds--  started as a barbershop quartet in 1958--  pop stars in 1971

8.  New Edition--  1978
9.  Westlife--  1999,  U.K. Their first 25 singles all hit the U.K. Top Ten.
10.  Boyzone--  1993

Nothing Wrong With Them.  --RoadDog