The Complicated Life of Pop Superstar Justin Timberlake

In 1995, he became part of *NSYNC when he was about 14 years old. The original lineup included JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and original bassist Jason Galasso, before Lance Bass later joined the group.

For Timberlake, the move transformed him from a young television performer into a member of a serious pop act. The group was still unproven, and the American music market had not yet embraced them. But the foundation was there: voices, choreography, ambition, and a teenage lead singer preparing for a much bigger stage.