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*NSYNC performs in public for the first time
*NSYNC makes their public debut on Pleasure Island in the Walt Disney World Resort of Florida. They first formed in Orlando, Florida where Chris Kirkpatrick met member Joey Fatone, who worked for Universal Studios, as well as Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez, who appeared on the Walt Disney Channel's Mickey Mouse Club. Lance Bass later came after member Jason Galasso decided to leave the group. -
*NSYNC releases their first single in Germany
Their first album's official lead single, "I Want You Back", was released in Germany and entered the top 10 in Germany. They toured German-speaking countries and then later other European countries. -
*NSYNC releases "I Want You Back" in America
*NSYNC released the single in America, placing them at number 13 on Billboard Hot 100. Their self-titled album followed the release. -
*NSYNC Begins Legal Battle with Lou Pearlman
Lou Pearlman, owner of Trans Continental Records, goes to court with *NSYNC for jumping to Jive records mid-contract. *NSYNC accused Pearlman for taking more than half of the profits of the band's success, similar to Pearlman scamming the Backstreet Boys. -
*NSYNC Releases No Strings Attached
Their greatest success, No Strings Attached is released. The featured single "Bye Bye Bye" is later identified as their signature song. The album ends up as the best-selling album of the decade as well as top album for the year 2000. -
*NSYNC Releases Their Third Album, Celebrity
*NSYNC's third album, Celebrity, had three singles named "Pop", "Gone", and "Girlfriend". To promote the album *NSYNC started their PopOdyssey Tour, which became one of the largest tours of 2001, bringing in $90 million. -
*NSYNC Confirms Hiatus
At the conclusion of their Celebrity tour, *NSYNC announced their hiatus. They began working on a new album project later in 2003, but that was then cancelled. They ended with the title of eighth-best-selling boy band in history.
