Chris Kirkpatrick

Singer-songwriter and dancer in NSYNC

Chris Kirkpatrick - Singer-songwriter and dancer in NSYNC
Born

October 17th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Sang as a member of the boy band NSYNC, which gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group released multiple successful albums, including 'No Strings Attached' and 'Celebrity', both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Participated in various tours and sold millions of records worldwide, contributing to the pop music genre's evolution during that era. Also involved in other musical projects and entertainment ventures.

Performed in NSYNC, a leading boy band

Contributed to the album 'No Strings Attached'

Participated in the 'Celebrity' album release

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