Ahh, Kayla, remember when…

Lance Bass, along with Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, J.C. Chasez, and Chris Kirkpatrick, formed *NSYNC, the “boy band” that shook the hearts of young fans around the world.

Formed in 1996, *NSYNC concerts featured ear-splitting screams and hands raised to the roof. Onstage, the group brought precision, polished choreography, and a cappella singing.

Often compared to the Backstreet Boys, both groups shared manager Johnny Wright, a connection to Orlando, Florida, and the Jive label. Before joining the group, Justin and J.C. appeared on *The Mickey Mouse Club* TV show. Joey and Chris worked as Hollywood Hi-Tone entertainers at Universal Studios.

With the 1998 #1 hit I Want You Back, the heartthrobs became international superstars, touring and singing to thousands. The follow-up smash album No Strings Attached sold 2.5 million copies in the first week of release in March 2000.

In the years since the new-millennium explosion, band members branched into solo albums, Broadway stages, and unexpected adventures, including space camp. Fans still hope for a reunion or another studio album. Since the guys remain friends, anything stays possible.

NSYNC defined a generation’s soundtrack. More than popular, the group was everywhere. Their voices lived in bedrooms and car rides. Beneath the polish lived real longing. Fans did not just listen, they belonged.