The Backstreet Boys, iconic 90s pop group, were not named after a notorious alley or Billy Joel's song, but after Orlando's Backstreet Market, a former flea market near where they recorded in Orlando. The revelation has surprised fans and sparked wonder on social media. The band's origins trace back to 1992 when Lou Pearlman recruited members through an ad in the Orlando Sentinel, leading to the formation of the group with Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter. The band's breakthrough came in 1997 with their album Backstreet's Back, propelling them to fame in the US. Despite the band's explanation of the name's origin, some locals question the authenticity of the story, suggesting it may have been a fabricated backstory by Lou Pearlman.