Music is a powerful tool that can make us experience various emotions. Music enthusiasts might like most of the bands they hear, but they will likely have a list of bands that stand out from the rest. Through the years, some bands have made such an epic impact in the music industry that they can’t be overlooked. They always remain superstars in our minds.
34. LMNT
While most people might look at this band’s name in confusion, their fans know their unique name is simply pronounced ‘element.’ Many Glee fans might not realize that years before actor Matthew Morrison starred in Glee, he was in a boy band.
Glee had such a significant following during its time on air, making it one of the most successful shows ever. In the early 2000s, the boy band industry was highly competitive, so LMNT struggled to stand out because of big bands like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.
33. Shinhwa
Everyone knows that K-pop is boy band central. As a result, we aren’t surprised that one of the biggest boy bands of all time, Shinhwa, is a K-pop band. While this band’s success might be small compared to other boy bands, the truly extraordinary thing about this band is their determination to succeed.
Struggling with management issues, the band decided to form their own management company in 2011. As a result, their sales improved, and they have sold nearly half a million records worldwide.
32. Super Junior
This K-pop supergroup has received a long list of awards and was South Korea’s most successful band for four years in a row. While they have sold only half a million records worldwide, it is rather impressive, considering that nearly all of that was only in South Korea.
The band’s biggest hit, “Sorry Sorry”, became a global hit — with people worldwide copying their dance moves. The band received the International Band Award in 2015, proving they deserve global recognition.
31. Dream Street
Another boy band that struggled to get ahead of the competitive boy band market in the early 2000s was Dream Street. This band, led by Jesse McCartney, had some success with their first album named after the band. They even recorded a song for the Pokémon The Movie 2000 soundtrack.
While they were off to a good start with their first album, Dream Street, the band experienced problems with each other, and they ended their journey after a few months. It seems that creative differences can easily make or break a boy band.
30. 5ive
In the late ’90s, the Spice Girls were on top of the world. Everyone seemed to be singing along to their tunes. Britain tried to find a male version of this superband, and 5ive seemed to be the answer. However, they enjoyed the fame and fortune to a different extent than the ladies.
5ive did pretty well in the U.K., and they even spent a few weeks on the Top 10 with their single “When the Lights Go Out”. However, they have yet to become international superstars. That notwithstanding, the band had a small but loyal following.
29. SoulDecision
Most bands are considered part of superstardom when chosen to be an opening act for a megastar like Christina Aguilera. However, SoulDecision’s future would be less successful.
While the band’s single, “Faded”, did well, this Canadian band struggled to get along and move ahead after their first album was released. As a result, they split up.
28. BBMak
While this band managed to stay together longer than most boy bands in the 1990s, it didn’t enjoy worldwide fame. This British boy band was formed in the late 1990s, and ten years later, they were still at it.
In the early 2000s, their single, “Back Here”, did well enough to get them on the show Even Stevens. BBMak took a break from making music together, but the band got back together in 2018. We can’t wait to see what they get up to.
27. Crazy Town
While it might be a good idea to take a step back at times before attempting something again, it doesn’t always work out as you’d expect. This is what happened with this rock band, which released a single called “Butterfly” in 2000.
The single was such a global hit that the band was invited to attend and perform at many award shows and festivals, and they had a spot at Ozzfest. However, the band decided to take a break from it all. In 2015, they got together again, but their efforts could have been more successful.
