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American vocal group formed in 1993, recognized as one of the best-selling boy bands in history with over 100 million records sold worldwide.Originally formed in Orlando, Florida by Lou Pearlman. Core members are Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson. Debuted internationally in 1996 with 'Backstreet Boys', achieving global fame with hits like 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)' and 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)'. Pioneered the late-1990s boy band phenomenon.

• Founding member Kevin Richardson left the group in 2006 to start a family but rejoined in 2012 after a six-year hiatus.
• AJ McLean publicly battled addiction, entering rehab in 2001 and 2011; his struggles inspired the documentary 'Show 'Em What You're Made Of'.
• Brian Littrell underwent open-heart surgery in 1998 to correct a congenital defect, later founding the 'Healthy Heart Club for Kids' charity.
• Sued former manager Lou Pearlman in 1998 for financial fraud; Pearlman was later convicted in 2008 for a $300 million Ponzi scheme.
• Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013 and reunited for DNA World Tour (2019-2022), their largest tour in 18 years.