Top 10 Best Boy Bands of All Time

Make sure you keep the Backstreet Boys in first place. No group can outsell them, sing and harmonize better than them, and maintain their level of longevity.

I am currently fifteen years old and Backstreet Boys just released a new single, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," and have an upcoming album, whereas NSYNC split up even before I was born.

And don't even start about One Direction - bunch of talentless hacks who harmonize like a bunch of schoolboys and are so short-lived you can forget they even existed.

Westlife, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees, and even The Wanted can make it into the top ten but not higher than Backstreet Boys. I don't think any group will. The Beatles? Overrated, only singing for about a decade, and then wiped from existence. Long story short, Backstreet Boys will forever be the gods of pop music, and they deserved their position entirely.

They are my favorite band of all time. Their voices go together perfectly, and they all have amazing personalities.

They are also unique because they really love their fans and don't wear matching outfits or dance like most bands.

One Direction, I believe, may be the best boy band. They all have unique qualities to their voices that make songs sound very good. They have also really contributed plenty of time to songs.

One Direction does really well at showing they aren't part of the 'Music Industry Machine,' like in their music video 'Best Song Ever'. They have come far to where they are today, and I'm very proud of them.

I would also like to express how much I dislike people who 'hate' on them. I don't know why, but people literally go out of their way to hate on someone successful such as One Direction or other great bands or singers. I don't understand people who make hate pages or make a whole list of why they dislike them, especially if they don't know them quite well. If they don't like it, then they don't have to waste their time thinking about it.

I love One Direction, and I hope they continue on for a long time.

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The Beatles are the best, and they're the only group that surpassed Westlife on their number ones. In chart history, the acts that have the most #1s are: Elvis (18), The Beatles (17), Cliff Richard and Westlife (14).

BUT technically, The Beatles aren't a boy band but a band, which makes Westlife the best boy band. Westlife even got #1s in the shortest time in history, more than three months quicker than The Beatles. Even though Westlife haven't cracked America, the biggest music market in the world, and they haven't sold 130 million like the Backstreet Boys, they have five Awards for Best International Group and eight Awards for Best International Act. Backstreet Boys only have four awards for Best International Group.

They are the only act to have seven consecutive #1s, which put them in the Guinness Book of Records. Westlife have performed for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert twice, President Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, the Sultan of Brunei, and Pope John Paul II. UNTIL NOW, Westlife remains the best-selling foreign artist in the Philippines and Indonesia. Their last-ever concerts on June 22 and 23, 2012, at Croke Park were attended by 160,000 people overall and were screened live in cinemas all over the world! There is no argument here. Westlife is the best boy band ever!

Why these guys are great:

One of its members was a young boy by the name of Michael Jackson (before he pursued a solo career). One of the only few boy bands who were more famous for their music than their looks. All members have talent. They can actually play an instrument.

They are a "Male Vocal Group," not a "Boy Band" (if you know what I mean). They are the second highest-selling Male Vocal Group, with sales over 100 million. The best Male Vocal Group of the 60s, in my opinion. Their songs are great. One of the bands that actually lasted quite a while (trust me, 1D isn't going to last).

Whoever thinks One Direction is the best boy band probably only likes them for their "looks" (as usual).

Best choreography, best outfits (even though the '90s style was weird), best voices, best routines, best videos, most talented members (Justin Timberlake, I mean, come on), and best songs. No boy band these days even comes close to that. I honestly don't understand how One Direction is 2nd and NSYNC is 6th.

"No Strings Attached" sold 2.42 million copies in its first week, while the most albums One Direction has sold is 546,000 in its first week. Also, NSYNC is rated the 8th best-selling boy band ever (which is quite impressive considering they've only released three albums), while One Direction didn't even make the top 10, and they've released five albums and didn't have any competition, whereas NSYNC was rivaled with Backstreet Boys and other boy bands during the '90s.

All One Direction does is run around the stage, pointing, singing, and looking like they came out of a Gap commercial. NSYNC is dancing, running around the stage, adding dialogue to their songs, involving the audience, AND singing. Also, NSYNC songs are 10 times better than One Direction songs. Their songs are so generic and kiddish.

Coolest bad boys in the world. Most of their songs inspire me to never give up on life, to stay positive always, and to keep up with the challenges that life has to offer.

I miss them so much. I hope someday they'll reunite and continue inspiring not just me but other people's lives as well. FIVE rocks always and forever. Bear hugs.

Five are a band that will never be forgotten. We want them back together for a Five reunion because they deserve their second chance so much more than other bands. So, if you agree and are a Five fan for life, come and join our Twitter trend or follow the Five fan page on Facebook. Like Five once said, we will rock you.

They are most definitely the best. They can play their own instruments and sing their own songs. All of the members are talented.

Ashton can play the drums, guitar, piano, and sax, and is also a state-level swimmer. Calum plays the bass and played soccer for Australia. They aren't manufactured and fake. They are truly inspirational and true.

Number 12? Seriously? They should be number 1 because they've done more than produce great, catchy music. They've also made millions of fans happy.

They've done Twitcams, Keek, and things similar to that to connect with their fans, and replaying those videos makes my day!

Super Junior is a strange case. They can't dance in sync, only half of them can sing, and they don't give a damn about their idol image. There are so many of them you can't remember, their songs are mediocre at best, they hardly get any attention from SM, and they seem to enjoy dressing up as girls whenever they find a chance. They are so extremely ridiculous and unbelievable.

Any other band that could pull off that kind of stuff would be called gay and talentless, but for some reason, SJ turns it into a positive thing. Therefore, why do ELFs love SJ so much? The answer is simple. Big Bang may be artists rather than idols, but Super Junior are only human, and we as ELFs have fallen in love.

Take That have been part of my whole life. Their lyrics helped me manage my teenage problems, and their music became my very own soundtrack. Most fans of other boy bands may say the same, but Take That are still here. Their music has survived, and they are still massive stars today.

They have grown up. Their lyrics fit the lives of their also grown-up fans, and they are still amazing. They give huge concerts on worldwide tours, always putting on gorgeous shows. Even people who are not into their music that much must admit that their shows are unique and simply astonishing.

No other boy band can compare with them. By the way, they are a man band now.

Why Don't We is actually quality music compared to other stuff nowadays. Stream Cold in LA on Apple Music and Spotify.

They are amazing. I love their songs and their style.

Haters Gonna Hate, Rushers Gonna Elevate!

You gotta love them. They are just amazing. Seriously, they started with a TV show and music, but look where they are now. They have elevated even more.

Their music and TV show! BTR rules the world. You've got to love them. Listen to their music and look at their photos at the same time. Trust me, you will fall in love with them.

So, what are you waiting for? VOTE NOW!

I think this is a very underrated group and should be higher on the list, at least over some of the others before it. I feel that this band isn't necessarily taken so seriously because of their television show for kids. However, they're extremely talented and deserve more attention.

They should definitely be #1. They've been overshadowed these days because of bands like Backstreet Boys and One Direction. I don't hate Backstreet Boys or 1D, but NKOTB gave them credit and paved the way. NKOTB doesn't get as much recognition, which is sad.

Their music had so much meaning and spirit in it, unlike the manufactured garbage that's out now. They are also very tight-knit and treat each other as brothers rather than just friends or band members. They really do love each other that way and always help each other out as much as they can.

Heck, they even covered Jackson 5's "I'll Be There" to show their love and support for each other. They did another version in tribute to Michael Jackson after his death. There will never be a group quite like NKOTB.

Such an amazing band! Not only are their voices amazing, their lyrics deep, their looks gorgeous, and their personalities so kind, but they write all of their own songs, and the music too. They all have big hearts and make some of the deepest, most beautiful music.

They are so talented. They can all play the piano and guitar. And little Nick, who wrote most of their hits when he was only fourteen, can also play the drums!

The Jonas Brothers are not really a boy band. They play multiple instruments (guitar, piano, drums, keyboards, bass, etc.), they write ALL of their songs, and always sing live and never use auto-tune.

All of these other boy bands are irrelevant. Just listen to "Turn Right" or "Black Keys," and it will prove they are not only the best "boy band" but also one of the best bands of all time.

I want to come to their concert here in the Philippines. They are my number one boy band in my life! They are good-looking and have good messages in the songs they've composed and written.

I love them, and they are officially my best boy band ever!

They are amazing, and so are their songs, but I don't think One Direction are bad influences. I am a huge Directioner, and their songs are really amazing.

Their songs make us so happy. It's my opinion, but I think The Vamps are also superb.

The Vamps are my all-time favorite. Their songs always seem to brighten up my mood and keep me alive. They are amazing and have a great sense of humor.

I am totally in love with them and their awesome tunes. VampetteForLife

Amazing and one of the most important bands of all history, with incredible comedy and wonderful music. Sure, they used studio musicians on the first two LPs, but hey, Headquarters is one of the top five greatest albums ever, still making an impact today. The only band I would ever dare to compare with the Beatles.

Beautiful band, great harmonies. They're just a bit like the Beatles, but they are still fantastic.

They could all sing, write, play, compose, and do it all live - a truly talented, genuine band.

This is the best boy band ever! Better than One Direction. They will just make you fall in love with their fantastic voices.

They are far better than all the other bands listed above. They should be ranked number one, as they really deserve to be on top. Thank God they are back, finally!

I just found them on YouTube, and once I listened to their songs, I fell in love with the hot Blue band! I'm relieved they got back together. My life just got better.

I can literally listen to the hot, talented, and handsome singers all day! Blue is the best!

The Osmonds are the best boy band ever, of all time, bar none. Compared to the Osmonds, all other boy bands fall woefully short. The others are certainly good, but they can never match the talent of the Osmonds' vocals, harmonies, expert playing of so many instruments, dancing, songwriting, and so many other gifts and talents.

Nor can the other boy bands match the endurance of the Osmonds, who have over 54 years in the business and are still filling auditoriums with fans. They are also multiplying themselves, as seen through the talent of their children. In all of these years, they have maintained their good name and good reputations. That speaks volumes about the best boy band ever!

Exo M, Exo K! They're awesome. The stage almost explodes with their powerful performance filled with great voices, dances, and raps. "We're One!" No other words could replace this.

When SuHo, Kris, XiuMin, ChanYeol, LuHan, Chen, D.O., BaekHyun, Kai, Lay, Tao, and Sehun show up on stage, they receive screams from crazy fans. Love the leaders Kris and SuHo, vocalists D.O., BaekHyun, Chen, and LuHan, as well as the dancers and rappers Lay, XiuMin, Kris, Kai, ChanYeol, SeHun, and Tao. Love them all forever, EXOTICS!

Look at them - really look at them. Each member, in his own right, can stand alone. They are unique individuals who create their own music in an arena where many simply repeat the same dance moves over and over. They go against the grain and dare to address issues that are often ignored or unacknowledged.

The support they offer each other is notable. While they are very much individuals, they are not just a group. They are a family that has genuinely bonded. They have withstood numerous obstacles, stones, and thorns thrown at them and have emerged victorious, all while maintaining love and humility in their hearts.

Maturity, talent, experience - that's what I appreciate most about them. They've been in the game for ten years, and it shows. Their music has variation. It's not just the same style in every song.

The guys are charismatic, intelligent, humble, extremely gifted, not just in music, and hard-working to boot. They should be higher up, but then again, they don't cater to a lot of people's tastes. Utmost respect for this band, and here's to another ten more years, hopefully.

They ARE the best. YG has the best bands and real singers, and even though other K-pop bands like Shinee and 2AM are good, they don't even compare to GD's charisma and style, and T.O.P.'s sexiness.

Who dances better than Taeyang, and who sings better than Daesung? No one. And we can never forget the very cute, adorable Seungri. Big Bang is amazing times ten.

I hate myself for even voting for them as a boy band, because I hold them in the highest regard in all of music, and for me, a boy band is not precisely cool. But I will support everything in which they are included.

Well, about Il Volo, I have only good things to say. They represent not just Italy and really good music. They represent culture, cinema, art, everything, because every song they sing is full of history.

They have it all: they are young, humble, adorable, handsome, classy, elegant, fun, and most of all, they are so incredibly talented. In a few words, Il Volo is the best thing that has happened to music nowadays. Perfect.

People say, "Not a boy band." Well, duh, the word "boy band" was non-existent back then.

1. They were good-looking.
2. They had young fans, many of whom were female (and male).
3. Guess what? Hanson, Busted, and McFly also play instruments.
4. Gary Barlow from Take That writes the songs.

They are completely underrated on here. They have been disbanded for a very long time, and people still love to listen to their music.

This is ridiculous. They are still household names after all this time.

80? Why the heck are One Direction above these guys? And Directioners, don't kill me for saying that.

If One Direction is still super popular with both adults AND kids in 2060, then fine. But these guys are legends.