How many boy bands were there in the 1980?

The 1980s saw the emergence of several boy bands, with notable groups like New Kids on the Block and Menudo gaining popularity. While the exact number of boy bands is hard to quantify, many small and regional groups also existed, contributing to the overall boy band phenomenon during that decade. The 1980s laid the groundwork for the boy band trend that would explode in the 1990s and 2000s. Overall, the era marked a significant rise in the popularity of male vocal groups in Pop Music.