How much do you know about boy bands?

1. What two boy bands combined forces for a blockbuster North American tour last year?

'N Sync and New Edition, on the New Synchronicity Tour

O-Town and 98 Degrees, on the We Use to be Famous Tour

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, on the NKOTBSB Tour

Jonas Brothers and One Direction, on the Passing the Torch Tour

The NKOTBSB tour racked up more than $40 million in 2011.

Explanation

The NKOTBSB tour racked up more than $40 million in 2011.

2. As legend has it, 'N Sync got its name when:

Justin Timberlake's mom commented how "in synch" the members' voices were

Some guy wearing a $3,000 Italian suit decided that name would look good on CD covers

Joe Fatone's barber suggested it

Britney Spears, Timberlake's onetime girlfriend, suggested the name

But wouldn’t it be cool if it really was Britney Spears’ idea?

Explanation

But wouldn’t it be cool if it really was Britney Spears’ idea?

3. We all remember that Jessica Simpson was married to Nick Lachey of the boy band 98 Degrees. What was the famous culinary question she addressed on that couple's reality TV show?

She wondered what the "reset" button on a microwave oven did.

She asked where Swedish meatballs came from.

She asked if a "caramelized onion" was really dipped in caramel.

She didn't know if Chicken of the Sea was chicken or tuna.

It was tuna, right?

Explanation

It was tuna, right?

4. In "Big Time Rush" — the Nickelodeon TV series about the group of the same name — what did the boys do before moving to Hollywood?

Played hockey in Minnesota

Worked as a wedding band in Denver

Worked as a lifeguard in San Diego

Taught dance and vocal lessons at Walt Disney World in Orlando

Big Time Rush had good timing, since hockey is now all the rage in Los Angeles

Explanation

Big Time Rush had good timing, since hockey is now all the rage in Los Angeles

5. With which of these acts has 'N Sync collaborated?

Aerosmith and Nelly

Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan

Mary J. Blige and Britney Spears

All of the above

Everybody seemingly wanted a piece of the ’N Sync action during the band’s heyday

Explanation

Everybody seemingly wanted a piece of the ’N Sync action during the band’s heyday

6. Which member of New Edition starred in a 2005 reality TV show?

Bobby Brown

Johnny Gill

Ricky Bell

Justin Timberlake

Who could ever forget the televised greatness that was “Being Bobby Brown?"

Explanation

Who could ever forget the televised greatness that was “Being Bobby Brown?"

7. What's the top-selling boy band in U.S. history?

'N Sync

New Edition

Boyz II Men

Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys have sold some 37 million records in the U.S., roughly the same amount as Bob Dylan.

Explanation

The Backstreet Boys have sold some 37 million records in the U.S., roughly the same amount as Bob Dylan.

8.

One Direction recently made an unexpected move in the name of a worthy charity. What was it?

Contributed to a cooking book

Played tennis - five-on-one! - vs. the great Roger Federer

Made a music video with Ellen DeGeneres

Went rock climbing with Lady Gaga

The “Dish for a Wish” cookbook was a fundraiser for Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity, an organization that grants wishes of sick children in the U.K. Other contributors included Gwyneth Paltrow and Gordon Ramsay

Explanation

The “Dish for a Wish” cookbook was a fundraiser for Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity, an organization that grants wishes of sick children in the U.K. Other contributors included Gwyneth Paltrow and Gordon Ramsay

9. What boy band appears in Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" video?

New Edition

Hanson

Jonas Brothers

98 Degrees

Yup, that’s Hanson. Other cameos come courtesy of Kenny G, Deborah Gibson, Corey Feldman and (naturally) Rebecca Black.

Explanation

Yup, that’s Hanson. Other cameos come courtesy of Kenny G, Deborah Gibson, Corey Feldman and (naturally) Rebecca Black.

10. Record producer Maurice Starr "discovered" New Edition in 1982, then went on to form what other massively popular boy band a few years later?

Boyz II Men

Backstreet Boys

New Kids on the Block

98 Degrees

After partings way with New Edition, Starr struck gold again as the mastermind behind the New Kids on the Block.

Explanation

After partings way with New Edition, Starr struck gold again as the mastermind behind the New Kids on the Block.

11. When he's not performing as part of Backstreet Boys, Howie D. manages what fellow boy band?

One Direction

Neverest

Jonas Brothers

Grizzly Bear

Which probably explains how Neverest got to open some shows on the big New Kids/Backstreet Boys tour

Explanation

Which probably explains how Neverest got to open some shows on the big New Kids/Backstreet Boys tour

12. Take That is a major sensation in the U.K., but relatively unknown in the U.S. What is this boy band's biggest claim to fame on this side of the pond?

Simon Cowell is the band's manager

Robbie Williams is a member

Band members wrote the soundtrack to "Dr. Who."

One of the members was married to Nicole Scherzinger

Williams returned to the fold in 2010

Explanation

Williams returned to the fold in 2010

13. Which boy band saw its first seven albums hit the Billboard top 10?

'N Sync

One Direction

Backstreet Boys

Boys II Men

The previous two groups to accomplish that feat were Sade and Led Zeppelin.

Explanation

The previous two groups to accomplish that feat were Sade and Led Zeppelin.

14. After going on hiatus in 2002, 'N Sync reunited at the 2003 Grammy Awards to sing a medley in honor of what act?

The Bee Gees

Violent Femmes

The Everly Brothers

The Beatles

The Bee Gees, who were receiving the Grammy Legend Award

Explanation

The Bee Gees, who were receiving the Grammy Legend Award

15. Record producer Maurice Starr tried to hit the boy-band jackpot a third time — but it was no charm. Still, this band did produce the hit single "Ooh La La (I Can't Get Over You)" before slipping into obscurity. Which band is it?

Perfect Gentlemen

Perfect Strangers

Arcade Fire

Strawberry Alarm Clock

The Perfect Gentlemen reached the Top 10 with “Ooh La La (I Can’t Get Over You)” in 1990

Explanation

The Perfect Gentlemen reached the Top 10 with “Ooh La La (I Can’t Get Over You)” in 1990

16. New Edition gave birth to what popular trio?

Ben Folds Five

Bell Biv DeVoe

The Bobby Brown Blues Machine

Destiny's Child

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe formed Bell Biv DeVoe in 1989, immediately hitting multiplatinum heights with the 1990 debut “Poison."

Explanation

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe formed Bell Biv DeVoe in 1989, immediately hitting multiplatinum heights with the 1990 debut “Poison."

17. Lachey and 98 Degrees recorded a duet with what Rock and Roll Hall of Famer?

Carlos Santana

Tina Turner

Mick Jagger

Stevie Wonder

Wonder and 98 Degrees combined forces on “True to Your Heart,” featured on the film soundtrack to 1998’s “Mulan."

Explanation

Wonder and 98 Degrees combined forces on “True to Your Heart,” featured on the film soundtrack to 1998’s “Mulan."

18. What boy band will allegedly call it quits after its 2012 tour?

New Edition

Jonas Brothers

Backstreet Boys

Westlife

Ireland’s Westlife, which has sold nearly 50 million records worldwide, but failed to make much of a dent in the U.S.

Explanation

Ireland’s Westlife, which has sold nearly 50 million records worldwide, but failed to make much of a dent in the U.S.

19. Nick Jonas and the Administration (a Jonas Brothers spinoff) featured members of what legendary band?

Aerosmith

The Eagles

Prince's New Power Generation

Earth Wind and Fire

Nick Jonas’ Administration members Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland and Sonny Thompson were all with Prince’s NPG

Explanation

Nick Jonas’ Administration members Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland and Sonny Thompson were all with Prince’s NPG

20. What boy band tune holds the record for the longest running No. 1 song in U.S. chart history?

Boyz II Men ("One Sweet Day")

'N Sync ("This I Promise You")

Backstreet Boys ("I Want It That Way")

Osmond Brothers ("One Bad Apple")

“One Sweet Day,” Boyz II Men’s 1995 collaboration with Mariah Carey, spent 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100

Explanation

“One Sweet Day,” Boyz II Men’s 1995 collaboration with Mariah Carey, spent 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100

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