When was the golden age of boybands?

The "golden age" of boy bands is a bit subjective and depends on your definition. However, there are a few popular time frames that are considered peak periods for boy bands:

1. The Early 1990s: This era saw the rise of New Kids on the Block, which sparked the whole boy band phenomenon. Other prominent groups included:

* Backstreet Boys

* NSYNC

2. The Late 1990s to Early 2000s: This period saw the boy band genre reach its zenith, with massive popularity and commercial success:

* Backstreet Boys

* NSYNC

* 98 Degrees

* O-Town

* *NSYNC

3. The Mid-2000s to Early 2010s: This period saw a resurgence in the boy band scene, although less widespread than the previous era:

* One Direction

* The Wanted

* Big Time Rush

The most commonly accepted "golden age" is likely late 1990s to early 2000s**, as this was the period with the most commercially successful and impactful boy bands.