Lou Pearlman started a talent search in the 90s for a new boyband to rival the success of US group New Kids on the Block.
The five young men Pearlman discovered became the Backstreet Boys.
Pearlman then went on to form Justin Timberlake's group N'SYNC.
Justin Timberlake's group N'SYNC went on to take the pop crown from the Backstreet Boys.
Lou Pearlman's success as a talent manager continued when he put together
O-Town went on to have many top-ten hits in the US and around the world.
Britney Spears started a girl group founded by Lou Pearlman called innocence.
The band never became of anything and then Britney landed a solo deal.