Lou Pearlman
Music producer and boy band creator
Born
Died
2016
10 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A music producer, founded the successful boy bands Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC in the 1990s. Developed a notable career in the pop music industry through talent management and production. Operated Trans Continental Records and achieved significant commercial success in the music scene. Involved in various financial ventures that ultimately led to legal issues including fraud charges, which resulted in a lengthy prison sentence.
Founded Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC
Operated Trans Continental Records
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