James Lance "Lantsen" Bass
Joshua Scott "JC" Chasez
Joseph "Joey" Anthony Fatone Jr.
Christopher "Chris" Alan Kirkpatrick
Justin Randall Timberlake
The five young men who make up 'N Sync came from all over the
U.S. to form a band in Orlando, FL that then became an overnight
sensation in Germany. Confused? You needn't be. JC, Joey, Justin,
Lance and Chris have come together, with a self-titled debut RCA
Records album. The record, originally released on BMG Ariola
Munich, was produced by several top-name producers, including
dancemeister Denniz Pop (Ace of Base, 3T, Robyn), and has
already sported two giant European smashes in the anthe@c
pop-soul of "I Want You Back" and the dance-floor pulse of
"Tearing Up My Heart," each of which has gone Gold throughout
Europe, and are starting to break through in the U.K.
Although their handsome mugs have been plastered all over music
magazines on the Continent, 'N Sync are not just your
flash-in-the-pan teen idol act. Show business veterans all, the group
are accomplished singers and dancers who have studied under the
same choreographer who's worked with Prince and Michael
Jackson. Showing their versatility, 'N Sync's repertoire includes the
simple pop bliss of Christopher Cross' "Sailing."
The group's roots are based in the Orlando meeting of Washington
DC bom "JC" Chasez, and Memphis, TN native Justin Timberlake
on the set of the Disney Channel show, "Mickey Mouse Club." After
the show ended, JC and Justin found themselves in Nashville at the
same time working with the same vocal coach and writers, but on
separate solo projects. Justin was then called back to Orlando,
where he hooked up with Pittsburgh, PA expatriate Chris
Kirkpatrick. The trio then met New Yorker Joey Fatone in a local
Orlando club. The four would go out clubbing where their slick
dance-floor moves had everyone wanting to know what group they
were in.
Thus inspired, the quartet decided to form a band and started
looking for a bass voice. Thru Justin's vocal coach in Tennessee,
the group hooked up with blonde-haired, green- eyed, 18-year-old
Clinton, Mississippi crooner James Lance Bass AKA Lance, who
fit right in with his characteristic basso profundo. The bandmates
may have come from all over, but JustiN, ChriS, JoeY, LansteN
(Lance's occasional nickname) and JC discovered immediately
they were 'N Sync.
James Lance "Lantsen" Bass: Describes himself as "rather laid
back and addicted to harmony." He is the shyest member of the
band. Listens to everything "from Boyz R Men to Offspring." Likes
to play video games. Earned his high school degree through a
tutorial program offered by the University of Nebraska. Goals for the
future include "learning about music management, starting a family,
and driving a Toyota 4-Runner." Lives with his father and mother in
Orlando and is a freshman in college.
Joshua Scott "JC" Chasez: Served as one of the hosts of the
"Mickey Mouse Club" for four years. Likes to play football and
watch his favorite team, the Washington Redskins. Loves listening
to "the jazzy and soulful sound between Billie Holiday and Stevie
Wonder." Lives in Orlando with bandmates Chris and Justin, and
Justin's mom.
Joseph "Joey" Anthony Fatone Jr.: Appeared in small roles in
movies "Once Upon A Time In America" and "Matinee" and on TV
series, "Sea Quest." Sang in an a cappella group. "I feel most
comfortable on stage," he says, "Or in front of the camera. No
matter what I do, I go at it full-tilt and can't be stopped." Favorite
activity aside from performing: flirting. Lives with his parents and
siblings in Orlando.
Christopher "Chris" Alan Kirkpatrick: The oldest member of the
group at 27, but the biggest cut-up. Discovered his singing ability
when he joined the choir in college. A big football fan whose
favorite food is tacos. His musical tastes vary from "Michael
Jackson to hard-techno music... The most important thing is you get
the groove."
Justin Randall Timberlake: At 17, he's the youngest member of the
group and still in high school. His hobbies include playing
basketball, watching the Orlando Magic and dancing. "I'm a real
party animal," he says. "When the others let me go to parties." His
greatest musical influence is singer Brian McKnight. He lives with
his mother and fellow 'N Sync members JC and Chris in Orlando,
not far from the band's rehearsal studio, an old warehouse. "It really
exhausts you when you jump around four times a week for three to
five hours in 90-degree heat," he says.
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