What is a boyband

[HighIntensity]

Before we can trace the history of boybands, we must define what a boyband is. There has to be looser guidelines than the current pop inventory lists: the heartthrob, the shy one, the rebel, and so on. There is a musical component (a.k.a. harmonious love songs) as well as visual (synchronized dance moves and cute good looks) that play parts in making a group a "boyband". But the link between all boybands has to be the fanbase: teenage girls. It is important for success that the fans feel a closeness with the members of the group. Basically, boybands charm their way into the teeny-bopper heart through every available medium (radio, television, magazines, internet, live shows ...)

 

[FarBeyondDriven]

I bunch of wussy looking punks with 12 inch arms dancing in synchronicity.

Actually I think the Beatles were the first boyband.

 

[Pink Space Biscuit]

No way, The Jackson Five and Menudo made girls swoon too.

 

[Pink Space Biscuit]

But the beatles actually wrong songs and played instruments.

 

[minion]

i think it started with new kids on the block

Agreed

 

[FarBeyondDriven]

Yeah, they played instruments but looking back at their invasion of America, they were targeted towards teenage girls, The Fab Four. I think this is what makes them so much a boyband.

 

[Pink Space Biscuit]

Yeah they were a boy band, but at least they didn't dance around with chairs and glittery denim outfits.

Seeing O-Town really scared me.

 

[68GT350]

Yeah they were a boy band, but at least they didn't dance around with chairs and glittery denim outfits.

Seeing O-Town really scared me.

You seeing O-Town really scares me.

 

[O'Stanozol]

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