Pearlman, aged 62, was convicted in 2008 of conspiracy, money laundering and making false statements and sentenced to 25 years in prison.įormer N Sync members Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass paid tribute to the music executive on Twitter. Lou Pearlman, former manager and creator of boy bands Backstreet Boys and N Sync, died in prison on Friday this week. Disgraced music manager and producer was serving a 25-year sentence.
