Lou Pearlman

Lou Pearlman was one of the most important figures in pop music during the turn of the 21st century, but died in federal prison after having been found guilty of fraudulent business practices and money laundering. A talented salesman and boy band mogul, he launched the meteoric careers of *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys while simultaneously transforming Orlando, Florida, into the official headquarters of teen pop. Many of Pearlman's clients became multi-million dollar superstars, but the mogul's success was tempered by his willingness to cut corners. The majority of Pearlman's ...