Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands

Update: 2020-08-13

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Jay Gabler interviews Maria Sherman, author of 'Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS.' Subjects of discussion include boy bands vs. girl groups; K-pop; Brockhampton and the future of the boy band; underrated boy bands (remember Magneto?); and the ultimate boy band song of all time.

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Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands

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Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands

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Author and pop historian Maria Sherman on boy bands