The Backstreet Boys originally found its greatest success in Canada and Europe. In the U.K., the Backstreet Boys were named Best Newcomers of 1995 at the Smash Hits Awards thanks to their international hit single, “We’ve Got It Goin’ On.” After scoring another European hit with “I’ll Never Break Your Heart,” the group released their eponymous debut album in Europe and Canada in late 1996; it was a success, spending several weeks in the Top Ten. The Backstreet Boys then finally began their rise to U.S. success, scoring hits with the singles “Quit Playin’ Games (With My Heart)” and “As Long as You Love Me.” The album continued to spin off hits into 1999, with “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” “I’ll Never Break Your Heart” and “All I Have to Give” all landing on the charts. Millennium was released next and debuted at number one. “I Want It That Way,” “Larger Than Life,” “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely,” and “The One” all hit the charts. Never Gone, was released in June of 2005. The group then released Unbreakable (2007), This Is Us (2009) and In a World Like This (2103). The Backstreet Boys have sold over 130 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling boy band of all time, and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. They are the first group since Sade to have their first seven albums reach the Top Ten on the Billboard 200. They also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 22, 2013. The Backstreet Boys are the real deal – and they tour regularly!
