Boy Band Series: Backstreet Boys, Part 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the Backstreet Boys' journey from auditions to fame, including insights on their manager Lou Perlman.

Send us Fan Mail From auditions in Orlando to international stardom, listen in as we talk all things Backstreet Boys (including infamous band manager Lou Perlman). And find out if you can keep up with our lyric revisits -- or fill in our own gaps. Stay tuned for our Part 2 that delves into the individual lives of the band members. Leave us a glowing review wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with Generation In-Between: A Xennial Podcast at all the places below: P...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dani, Katie

Topics covered

• Backstreet Boys
• music history
• boy bands
• fan culture
• lyric analysis

Keywords

• Backstreet Boys
• Lou Perlman
• fan mail
• music
• lyric revisits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backstreet Boys

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