'N Sync (often stylised *NSYNC) was a five-part American boy band, formed in Orlando, Florida. The group members are Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake.

History

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The group first formed in 1995. Kirkpatrick attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and decided to form a vocal group. He saw an ad placed by Lou Pearlman and responded. He knew Fatone from Universal Studios, where they both worked as performers. Kirkpatrick then hired Timberlake. The logic behind the name *NSYNC came from Timberlake's mother, Lynn Harless. It was created from the last letter of each member's name: Justin, Chris, Joey, Lansten (a nickname created for Lance Bass, so the name scheme created before the departure of original member Jason would continue to fit), and JC.

After being signed to BMG, the group found success in Europe, especially Germany, in the mid-'90s, and toured constantly there. Their album "*NSYNC" was first released in Europe on May 26, 1997. Eventually, success followed in America, too, with the American release of the album, on March 24, 1998. And the single "I Want You Back" hitting the airwaves stateside in 1998, again followed by constant touring.

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