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Lance Bass: NKOTB Inspired My Stage Dream
19 Jul
Summary
- Lance Bass credits New Kids on the Block's concerts for his stage aspirations.
- He wishes he could have joined The Beatles during the '60s era.
- Bass considers *NSYNC's 'It Makes Me Ill' an overlooked song.

Lance Bass, a member of the iconic '90s boy band *NSYNC, recently shared insights into his musical inspirations and career aspirations. He identified New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) as a significant influence, citing their late '80s and early '90s performances as the catalyst for his own desire to perform on stage. Bass recalled attending an NKOTB concert as a child, which profoundly shaped his dreams.
Beyond his admiration for NKOTB, Bass also expressed a hypothetical interest in joining The Beatles. He specifically mentioned the 1960s as a time he would have found fascinating to experience, noting the absence of social media and the different cultural landscape of that era.
Reflecting on his time with *NSYNC, Bass also discussed certain songs from the group's discography that he feels were overlooked. He singled out 'It Makes Me Ill' from the album 'No Strings Attached' (released in 2000) as a personal favorite that he had advocated for as a single. Additionally, he praised their a cappella rendition of 'O Holy Night' from the 1998 album 'Home for Christmas,' calling it his favorite recording showcasing the group's vocal talent.