The Backstreet Boys formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1993 by Lou Pearlman. Original members included A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to international prominence with their self-titled debut album in 1996, featuring singles 'We've Got It Goin' On' and 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)'. Their 1997 releases, Backstreet's Back and the U.S. self-titled album, included hits like 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' and 'As Long as You Love Me', blending pop and R&B elements. The group achieved further success with albums such as Millennium (1999), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and later releases including Never Gone (2005), In a World Like This (2013), and DNA (2019), the latter topping charts. They received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1998 and have nine U.S. top 10 albums. Known for synchronized choreography and vocal harmonies, their live performances emphasize high-energy shows and fan interaction.