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Biography
-- Courtesy of Rolling Stone --
 Hailing from Orlando, Fla., 'NSync are true pioneers of
the "boy band" phenomenon, parlaying their good
looks, flashy choreography and catchy pop tunes into
mega-album sales, making them one of the most successful
music groups of the late '90s.
'NSync formed in 1996
when Mickey Mouse Club veterans Justin Timberlake and JC
Chasez hooked up with Chris Kirkpatrick, who was then
working at Universal Studios in Orlando. The trio soon
recruited baritone Joey Fatone and bass Lance Bass to
round out the vocal quintet. They took the name 'NSync to
describe their tight harmony and singing style.
Under the management of
Orlando entrepreneur Lou Pearlman the group scored a
record deal in Germany where they released their
self-titled debut to much success, thanks to the smash
singles "Tearin' Up My Heart" and "I Want
You Back." After touring extensively in Europe and
Asia for more than a year, the group was ready to take on
the United States. Signed with RCA Records, the band
released 'NSync to the American public in the spring of
1998 and followed up with a tour of roller skating rinks.
The album went on to sell more than 10 million copies, an
impressive debut.
During the recording of
their second album, the band made the decision to part
ways with Pearlman and RCA, convinced they weren't seeing
their share of the profits from their first album and
tour. Pearlman responded with a $150 million lawsuit, 'NSync
counter-sued and the case was eventually settled out of
court. The aptly titled No Strings Attached was finally
released on Jive Records (home to the Backstreet Boys and
Britney Spears) in March 2000. The album, featuring the
biting "Bye, Bye, Bye," sold a staggering 2.5
million copies during its first week of release.
In July 2001, 'NSync
released their third album, the considerably edgier
Celebrity, featuring the Michael Jacksonesque song
"Pop."
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