Backstreet Boys History

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  • Backstreet Boys Form

    Brian, Kevin, Nick, AJ, and Howie perform their first big show together at Sea World in Orlando, FL to a crowd of more than 3,000

  • "We've Got It Goin' On" released as a single

    We've Got It Going On Video
    "We've Got It Goin' On" was the debut single and the lead single from the Backstreet Boys's self-titled debut album. It was later included in the U.S. album and achieved success worldwide.

  • The boys's first studio album is released.

    "Backstreet Boys" is released

  • Backstreet Boys release their second album.

    "Backstreets Back" is released in the United States under Jive Records. Everybody (Backstreets Back)

  • Backstreet Boys win first major award.

    The boys win the 1998 Best Group Video at the MTV Video Music Awards for "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)".

  • "I Want It That Way" released

    I Want It That Way
    The Backstreet Boys most iconic song is released as a single from their third studio album.

  • 1999 Billboard Music Awards

    BSB dominates the 1999 Billboard Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Album Artist of the Year, and Album Artist Duo/Group of the Year

  • Fourth studio album is released.

    "Black And Blue" is released, selling over 1.6 million copies in the US in its first week and soon later certified platinum.

  • Backstreet Boys perform at Super Bowl XXXV

    The boys performed the American National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, FL.

  • Fifth Studio Album Released

    "Never Gone” released and rose on the charts to certified platinum.

  • The Backstreet Boys release their sixth studio album

    "Unbreakable" is released in the United States four days after the Japan release.

  • "Helpless When She Smiles" released

    Helpless When She Smiles Video
    "Helpless When She Smiles" released as a single in the US by Jive Records.

  • Seventh Studio Album Released

    “This Is Us” album released by Jive Records in collaboration with long-time producer Max Martin.

  • Backstreet Boys sell out their first cruise

  • Backstreet Boys combine with New Kids On The Block

    North American leg of the NKOTBSB tour begins, selling out 50 cities

  • Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block end tour.

    As per the last show of the NKOTBSB Europe, Asia, and Australia Tour, the two boy bands go their seperate ways.

  • "In A World Like This" world tour begins

  • Eigth studio album released

    “In A World Like This” released via K-BAHN the band’s own record label. First record fully written by all 5 men while in London England
    "In A World Like This" single

  • "In A World Like This" second world tour

    You heard right, BSB Fans! Backstreet's Back in North America for the In A World Like This summer tour!

  • Backstreet Boys recieve star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    BSB receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame celebrating 20 years as a band in American pop music