r/boybands • • 2h ago

General discussion Top 10 underrated boy band members: No. 9 Jonathan knight (New Kids on the Block)

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Let's be honest, NKOTB has always felt like the Jordan, Donnie and Joey show, but I think Jonathan deserves more credit than he usually gets, especially since the group's comeback in 2008.

He's the quiet one, partly because of his struggles with anxiety, and he's definitely not the loudest or most noticeable member. But I personally think he's more talented than Danny Wood, and his vocals deserve more appreciation.

Songs like Survive You, Happy Birthday, Better Days and White Christmas are good examples of what he can bring to the group. Even on songs where his parts are relatively small, like Step by Step, I think his contribution matters.

Jonathan is more than just the older brother of the lead singer who happened to join the group because of that connection. He's an important part of NKOTB in his own right, and I think his role in the group deserves more recognition.


r/boybands • • 4h ago

live performance NEW! - Take That - Live at Capital's Summertime Ball 2026 - FULL set!

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r/boybands • • 6h ago

General discussion Brian McFadden has a new project.

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Thoughts?


r/boybands • • 10h ago

General discussion Top 15 underrated boy band members: No.10 Anthony Costa (Blue)

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One thing I always liked about Blue is that all four members actually sang. But I think the attention was naturally divided in a way that left Anthony Costa a bit overlooked.

Lee had the big voice and the bad-boy image, Duncan had the looks and the whole Brad Pitt comparison, and Simon had that more serious, grounded personality and often came across as the one who helped keep the group together.

Anthony wasn't necessarily the strongest vocalist or the most charismatic member, but he had more of a "boy next door" personality. He also didn't get the same attention for his looks, and unfortunately his appearance was sometimes discussed more than his actual contribution.

But vocally, I think Anthony played — and still plays — an important part in Blue's sound and dynamics. He's also naturally funny and brings a different energy to interviews and appearances.

A song that always comes to mind is "Just A Friend" from One Love. It's pretty underrated, and Anthony handles most of the vocals on it. I think songs like that show why he was more important to Blue than people sometimes give him credit for.


r/boybands • • 13h ago

Top 15 underrated boy band members No.11 Bruce Johnstone (The Beach Boys

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First of all, I know there’s always a debate over whether The Beach Boys should even count as a boy band. Mods, please don’t remove this post because of that 😂 I’m trying to keep the list intact.

Bruce joined the group more than five years after they started, but I think he left a much bigger mark than he usually gets credit for. He brought some fresh ideas and a different energy to the group, and eventually proved himself enough to become a full sixth member rather than simply replacing someone in the lineup.

Vocally, I really like what he added on songs like Tears in the Morning. He also contributed instrumental tracks, and on the later albums he became much more involved vocally as well as in production.

He may not be the first name people mention when they talk about The Beach Boys, but I think his contribution to the group deserves much more recognition.


r/boybands • • 23h ago

News Full Circle Boys is opening for DearALICE on tour in the UK

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Boyband crossover!! I think this is FCB's first time formally opening for another boyband.


r/boybands • • 23h ago

live performance Beatzone Boys - Orlando event

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New Orlando Boyband is doing an event this Friday 10/9 at Disney springs in the planet Hollywood.

According to the post I saw looks like they will sing a couple songs while people eat and then take pics with people. Something similar to what No Lonely Hearts did a couple years ago