Boybands 101

SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE Every decade spawns male vocal groups (i.e. "boybands") who capture the hearts and minds of their teen and pre-teen fans. This episode is setting the stage of our podcast by defining: What "pop music" means What a "boyband" means The history of boybands We also take the time to discuss what truly defines a boyband; why they are overlooked and why their cultural and societal impact is important to be discussed. [Our hosts Ana & Lizzie are on this episode. Our other co-host Ceci, will be on the premiere episode.] Bands Mentioned: The Temptations, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Jackson 5, The Osmonds, New Edition, Menudo, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Bell Biv DeVoe, Hanson, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, 98 degrees, LFO, O-Town, Jonas Brothers, Big Time Rush, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Wanted, BTS, Why Don't We