Meet 20 Popular Groups With 5 Or More Members

Often shortened to 5H, Fifth Harmony is an American girl group based in Miami. The group was active from 2012 to 2018.

The members of 5H are Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane, Ally Brooke, Normani, and Camila Cabello.

Camila was part of the ensemble from 2012 to 2016. Later she left the group to pursue a solo career.

Mostly, they were famous for their vocal range and catchy songs with themes like women empowerment, confidence, self-positivity, and unity.

Among girl groups with 5 members, 5H remains the best-selling girl group of all time selling almost 15 million RIAA-certified units.

R5 was an American pop-rock band that originated in Los Angeles. Formed in 2009, it was active till 2018.

Enlisted among 5 member bands, it was comprised of Ross, Riker, Rocky and Rydel Lynch, and Ellington Ratliff.

The group released their debut EP, Ready Set Rock in 2010.

Alongside the band, Ross appeared as Austin Moon on the Disney show Austin & Ally, while Riker was recruited for a role on Fox's Glee.

This further helped to boost R5's profile and in 2012 they signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records.

Later in 2018, the band ended and Ross and Rocky formed the duo The Driver Era.

Famously known as 1D, One Direction were an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. They gained prominence amongst teenagers in early to mid-2010.

Among boy bands with 5 members, 1D were often considered teen idols.

The group members were Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Zayn was with the group until his departure in March 2015.

In 2011, their debut studio album, Up All Night topped the Billboard Hot 200 charts and they have since released four other albums to date.

In 2016, the band went on an indefinite hiatus allowing all members to pursue other projects.

Often abbreviated as PTX, Pentatonix is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas. Formed in 2011, the group is still active to date.

Listed as one of the groups with 5 members, it is comprised of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Matt Sallee, and Kevin Olusola.

All the group members have maintained a close-knit bond with each other over the years.

The group has developed an impressive career since winning The Sing-Off in 2011. Later it was followed by winning 3 Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Currently, the group's YouTube channel has 20 million subscribers and more than 5.6 billion views.

As of 2023, the group's video version of Hallelujah has over 719 million views.

The Wanted is a British-Irish boy band formed in 2009. The group members were Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, and the late Tom Parker.

The group began to achieve global success in 2012 with their hit single Glad You Came. Among 5 member bands, they were the highest chart entry band at the time.

According to BPI, the band has been certified for 700,000 albums and 3.2 million singles in the UK. The band had announced that they would be taking a hiatus in order to pursue solo projects in 2014.

But again in 2021, the band made an announcement that they would be reuniting for the greatest hits album and a performance at a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in support of band member, Tom.

Sadly, on March 30, 2022, Parker passed away from illness.

Formed in 1994, The Spice Girls are an English girl group. Their girl power mantra redefined the girl-group concept by targeting a young female fanbase.

Providing the message of empowerment, diversity, and friendship the group had inspired the young generation. Each of the members is well known for their colorful personas and energetic performances.

Group members were Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice).

They are better known by their stage names which reflects their distinct image and personality.

Out of girl bands with 5 members, the group became popular and gained international fame in the 1990s becoming a pop culture icon of that time, and their songs are still enjoyed by fans globally.

The Backstreet Boys, often abbreviated as BSB, are an American vocal group. They were formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida.

This 90s band is one of the best-selling of all time. Its members are Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson.

Since, their self-titled debut album, the group has become teenage heartthrobs. Additionally, their song I Want It That Way has become a cult classic after being featured in a comedy series Brooklyn 99.

In the early 2000s, among bands with 5 members, Backstreet was the most beloved band before the craze of One Direction.

The band was among the best-selling artists from the late 90s to early 2010s with the most charted singles in Billboard 100.

The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California. Formed in 1961, the band is still active in the present day.

Counted among rock bands with 5 members, The Beach Boys were a bunch of teenagers when they launched their career as a band in 1961.

The group is remembered as a family band comprised of five members, namely: Denise, Brain, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend AI Jardine.

The band prioritized the themes of surfing, beaches, summer, and youth while beautifully showcasing the free-living California culture.

Mostly, they released happy and fun music, which remains timeless.

Formerly known as S Club 7, S Club is a British pop group formed in 1998. Altogether there are 7 members in the group.

Originally, the group was comprised of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt, and Rachel Stevens.

To date, the group has recorded 4 studio albums, released 11 singles, and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. They won BRIT Awards in 2000 for British breakthrough act and in 2002 for best British single.

After disbanding in 2003, the group again reunited for a UK tour before splitting again. Recently in 2023, the band has begun an arena tour to mark 25 years since their formation.

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco, California. The group has gone through several different hiatuses and breakups.

They first disbanded in 1987, reunited briefly in 1991 before finally coming together in 1995 and are still active to date.

The band is made up of 6 members namely Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Jason Derlatka, and Todd Jensen.

Over the years they have released 15 studio albums and 2 EPs along with 5 live albums. They are one of the best-selling artists of all time with over a 100 million sales record.

Counting Crows is an American rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Formed in 1991, the band consists of 7 members.

The members are David Bryson, Jim Bogios, Adam Duritz, Charlie Gillingham, David Immerglück, Millard Powers, and Dan Vickrey.

Counting Crows gained popularity from its first album, August and Everything After in 1993. With the breakthrough hit single Mr. Jones, the album sold more than 7 million copies in the US.

The band known for dynamic live performance has sold more than 20 million albums to date.

Currently active, they have released a four-song EP in 2021 titled Butter Miracle: Suite One, which is expected to be expanded to a full album.

Fishbone is an American rock band that plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. In 1979, the band formed as school students.

AllMusic has described the group as one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the group achieved their greatest commercial success, after which they went through many personnel changes.

At present it is active with 6 members namely Angelo Moore, John Norwood Fisher, Walter A. Kibby II, John Steward, Christopher Dowd, and Mark Phillips.

Commonly abbreviated as JF Crew, Just Friends is an American funk rock band from Dublin, California. Altogether there are 7 members.

Currently, the band is signed to Pure Noise Records and has released 4 Studio albums.

The present members are Sam Kless, Brianda "Brond" Goyos Leon, Brandon Downum, Matt Yankovich, Kevin Prochnow, Avi Dey, and Ben Donlon.

In 2015, the band released its first studio album, Rock to the Rhythm through Open Door Records.

At that time, their writing was largely influenced by pop punk and emo bands like The Motorcycle Industry and Walter Mitty and his Makeshift Orchestra.

Best known for its live performances and anonymous band members, Here Come the Mummies is an American funk rock band.

The band consists of various professional musicians based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Band members are difficult to verify as the identities of members are kept under wraps.

Their appearance may have been inspired by the garage rock band The Mummies who also performed in bandages and anonymously.

Currently, there are 14 members. They are named as:

1. Mummy Cass – Guitar, Lead vocals
2. Eddie Mummy – Drums, Vocals
3. Spaz – Keyboards, Vocals
4. K.W. Tut – Bass, Vocals
5. The Pole! – Bass
6. Midnight Mummy – Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute, Trombone, Keytar, Percussion, Vocals
7. The Flu – Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute
8. Ra – Tenor Sax
9. High Priest of Death (HPOD) – Trumpet
10. (Dr.) Mummy Yo – Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Sousaphone, Flute
11. Mummy Highlander – Saxophone (alternate)
12. Motherlode – Saxophone (alternate)
13. Mummy Lingus - Saxophone (alternate)
14. The Great Grabsby - Saxophone (alternate)

Members are believed to be under contract to various labels hiding their identities. This is done so as to prevent contract disputes while performing.

The Mothers of Invention was an American rock band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and live shows.

In the late 1960s, the band first became popular playing in California's underground music scene. The band was active from 1966 to 1969. The following were the 14 members:

1. Frank Zappa - Musical director, guitar & vocals
2. Ray Collins - Lead vocalist, harmonica, tambourine, finger cymbals, bobby pin & tweezers
3. Jim Black - Drums
4. Roy Estrada - Bass & guitarron; boy soprano
5. Elliot Ingber - Alternate lead & rhythm guitar
6. Jim Fielder - guitar, piano
7. Don Preston - keyboards
8. Bunk Gardner - woodwinds
9. Billy Mundi - Drums
10. Euclid James Motorhead Sherwood - soprano, tambourine baritone saxophone
11. Ian Underwood -Woodwinds, Saxophone
12. Arthur Dyer Tripp III - drums, timpani, vibes, marimba, xylophone, wood blocks, bells, small chimes
13. Lowell George - Rhythm Guitar
14. Buzz Gardner

Thank You Scientist is an American progressive rock band formed in 2009.

In 2011, the band self-released their The Perils of Time Travel EP followed shortly by their full-length album, Maps of Non-Existent Places in 2012.

Currently, the band is active with 6 members namely Tom Monda, Ben Karas, Cody McCorry, Joe Gullace, Alex Blade Silver, and Kevin Grossman.

The Millennium was an American sunshine pop band formed in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1967, the group was active till 1968.

The group members were Curt Boettcher, Lee Mallory, Sandy Salisbury, Joey Stec, Michael Fennelly, Doug Rhodes, and Ron Edgar.

In 1968, the band recorded one album, Begin. The group before disbanding recorded one follow-up single: Just about the Same, as well as several tracks that were later released on compilation albums.

Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle. Founded in 1994, the band is still active to date.

Initially formed as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the lineup consists of 6 other members: Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, and Josh Freese.

Making the band among the most successful rock acts in Grammy history, Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards including Best Rock Album five times.

Most recently, in 2021, the band was also announced as the recipient of the first-ever Global Icon.

Formed in the fall of 1970, The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band from San Jose, California.

Originally, the group was a quartet that featured Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren, and John Hartman. The current lineup also features Michael McDonald and John McFee.

Four additional performers: John Cowan, Marc Russo, Ed Toth, and Marc Quinones are also featured in the group's touring lineup.

To date, the group has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, and in 2004, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and in 2020, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

King Crimson was an English progressive rock band that drew inspiration from a wide variety of music like classical, jazz, folk, and many more.

Initially, the group was founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, and Peter Sinfield.

The latest lineup as of 2020 is Fripp, Mel Collins, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, Jakko Jakszyk, and Jeremy Stacey.

For the first time, the band continued to tour from 2014 to 2021 releasing multiple live albums, rearranging and reinterpreting music across the band's entire 50-year career.