Track 03 The Origins The thread stretching from the Temptations to BTS is incredibly long and winding, but it exists. And it s a melody that nds its own way. Before the term "boy band" even existed, did the phenomenon already exist? Undoubtedly, there were groups of boys and girls singing together, moving together, sharing a stage, and sharing an identity. There were vocal harmonies crafted with surgical precision, de ned roles within the group, a meticulously curated image, and an audience that adored them with an intensity that went far beyond mere musical passion. They weren't called boy bands yet. But that is exactly what they were. To understand where the phenomenon truly began while staying within the perimeter of the Billions Club we have to go to Detroit, 11