August 10th, 2022

50 Tattoos of Groundbreaking Boy Bands

Who's your favorite boy band?

For decades, boy bands have been a central part of popular culture. These groups have produced some of the most recognizable singles of all time and many of your favorite solo artists, such as Justin Timberlake, Harry Styles and John Lennon, got their start in boy bands. But what you may not know is that many super fans have immortalized their love for their favorite bands with tattoos.

Take a look at 50 of our favorite boy band tattoos in the gallery below. Then let us know your favorite tattoo from this list and your favorite boy band of all time in the comments section on social media.

One Direction

Origin: London, England

Established: 2010

Disbanded: 2016

Members: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan

Most Popular Songs: “What Makes You Beautiful”

“Live While We’re Young”

“Best Song Ever”

“Story of My Life”

“Drag Me Down”

 

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Backstreet Boys

Origin: Orlando, Florida

Established: 1993

Disbanded: N/A

Members: AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell

Most Popular Songs: “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”

“Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”

“As Long as You Love Me”

“I Want It That Way”

“Larger Than Life”

 

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NSYNC

Origin: Orlando, Florida

Established: 1995

Disbanded: 2005

Members: Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Bass

Most Popular Songs: “Bye Bye Bye”

“It’s Gonna Be Me”

“I Want You Back”

“Tearin’ Up My Heart”

“Pop”

 

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New Kids on the Block

Origin: Dorchester, Massachusetts

Established: 1984

Disbanded: N/A

Members: Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood

Most Popular Songs: “You Got It (The Right Stuff)”

“I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)”

“Hangin’ Tough”

“Cover Girl”

“Step by Step”

 

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The Jackson 5

Origin: Gary, Indiana

Established: 1964

Disbanded: N/A

Members: Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Randy Jackson

Most Popular Songs: “I Want You Back”

“ABC”

“The Love You Save”

“I’ll Be There”

“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”

 

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The Beatles

Origin: Liverpool, England

Established: 1960

Disbanded: 1970

Members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

Most Popular Songs: “Love Me Do”

“Please Please Me”

“I Want to Hold Your Hand”

“Twist and Shout”

“Can’t Buy Me Love”

 

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The Jonas Brothers

Origin: Wyckoff, New Jersey

Established: 2005

Disbanded: N/A

Members: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas

Most Popular Songs: “Year 3000”

“S.O.S”

“Burnin’ Up”

“Sucker”

“Leave Before You Love Me”

 

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The Beach Boys

Origin: Hawthorne, California

Established: 1961

Disbanded: N/A

Members: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, AJ Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, David Marks, Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin

Most Popular Songs: “Surfin’ U.S.A”

“Little Saint Nick”

“I Get Around”

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”

“Good Vibrations”

 

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BTS

Origin: Seoul, South Korea

Established: 2013

Disbanded: N/A

Members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook

Most Popular Songs: “DNA”

“Mic Drop”

“Boy with Luv”

“Dynamite”

“Butter”

 

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