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45 Most Famous Trios Of All Time

*Originally published by Vanessa M in May 2023 and Updated by Vanessa R in February 2024

What is a trio? A trio is a collection of three items, people, or characters. There have been many trios in numerous aspects, including as renowned individuals, things, and objects. These triples each have their own personality, but they work best when combined. It can be both fictitious and nonfictional. Many of the most well-known groupings in both pop culture and everyday life have been trios. As the saying goes, “Good things come in threes,” then this may be true especially true for trios. From boy bands to ninjas, car reviewers to scientists, these are 45 renowned trios you should know more about. 

1. The Three Stooges (Moe, Larry, Curly)

The Three Stooges were a three-man comedy trio famed for their slapstick humor, which included deliberate clumsiness meant to be comical, humorously embarrassing circumstances, and other lowbrow comedic antics. Although the team members changed over time, the characters Moe, Larry, and Curly were featured in nearly 200 short films and a few features, as well as numerous personal appearances, during the 1940s and early 1950s, until their popularity faded. However, television broadcasts of their older pictures resulted in a tremendous upsurge of popularity in the late 1950s, and they continued to make films into the 1960s.

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2. Musketeers(Athos, Porthos, Aramis)

This novel chronicles the narrative of D’Artagnan, a young man from Gascony who has recently come to Paris to pursue a career as a French musketeer. He quickly became friends with King Louis XIII’s faithful musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The four become so close that when D’Artagnan performs his apprenticeship as a cadet, which he must do before becoming a musketeer, each of his companions takes turns guarding him.

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks (Alvin, Simon, Theodore)

Chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore along with their adopted father and manager Dave Seville, have appeared in cartoons, movies, and crossovers. The three-act as a musical troop, performing as a sort of high-pitched a cappella troop. In-universe, their style is regarded as a success, earning them renown, moderate fortune, and celebrity status. Their cartoons and movies typically have at least one song, with the chipmunks struggling with the pressures of stardom or learning personal life lessons. As their manager/surrogate father, the three tend to make quite a fuss for Dave.

4. The Three Little Pigs

The story of  “The Three Little Pigs” is about three pigs that build their dwellings out of various materials. A Big Bad Wolf destroys the first two pigs’ houses, made of straw and sticks, but is unable to damage the third pig’s house, made of bricks. This fable has been printed since the 1840s, but the story is regarded to be considerably older. The first version takes place on Dartmoor with three pixies and a fox before its most well-known form appears in Joseph Jacobs’ English Fairy Tales in 1890, with Jacobs citing James Halliwell-Phillipps as the source.

5. The Three Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti, Pl谩cido Domingo, Jos茅 Carreras)

The Three Tenors were an operatic vocal trio formed by Italian Luciano Pavarotti and Spaniards Pl谩cido Domingo and Jos茅 Carreras in the 1990s and early 2000s. They were dubbed a supergroup (a term usually reserved for rock and pop groups). On the eve of the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final, which was seen by a global television audience of about 800 million, the trio began their cooperation with a performance at the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, on 7 July 1990. The idea of Three Tenors dressed in formal evening gowns singing at a World Cup concert attracted a global audience. The recording of this inaugural concert went on to become the best-selling classical CD of all time, spawning additional concerts and live recordings.

6. The Three Amigos (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short)

The Three Amigos stars are a trio of talented comedians and have an endearingly stupid style of humor, but they’re frequently adrift in a plodding script with far too few laugh-out-loud moments. Dusty Bottoms (Chevy Chase), Lucky Day (Steve Martin), and Ned Nederlander (Martin Short) are three silent-era cowboy movie stars who are fired when one of their films bombs. Carmen (Patrice Martinez), a young Mexican woman, offers them a high-paying job in her hamlet in what appears to be a career-saving offer. The three seize the opportunity, expecting to perform their usual routine, but Carmen believes they are true heroes and asks them to rid her village of the villain El Guapo (Alfonso Arau).

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7. The Powerpuff Girls (Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup)

Starred in the story are Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers. The sisters all live in the fictitious city of Townsville with their father and creation, a scientist named Professor Utonium, and are frequently summoned by the mayor to assist in fighting surrounding criminals and other adversaries using their abilities.

8. (Harry Potter series)Harry, Ron, and Hermione 

This Trio was a band of three closest friends. They helped revolutionize and reorganize the British Ministry of Magic as adults. In their honors, they each got a Chocolate Frog Card. Harry’s struggle with Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard who wants to rule all wizards and Muggles (non-magical people), is the focus of the primary plot line. Voldemort wants to become immortal and topple the Ministry of Magic.

9. Huey, Dewey, and Louie (Disney’s DuckTales)

Ted Osborne and Al Taliaferro designed the anthropomorphic triplet ducklings Huey, Dewey, and Louie. They are Donald Duck’s naughty nephews, with identical appearances and characteristics. Depending on the account, the lads have been both Donald’s enemies and his ardent fans. They are distinguished by three primary colors: red for Huey, blue for Dewey, and green for Louie. They first appeared in the 1937 comic strip Donald’s Nephews and the associated 1938 animated short Donald’s Nephews.

10. The Three Blind Mice

The first installment of Three Blind Mice’s “Great Three” is bassist/cellist Isao Suzuki’s innovative, hard-swinging debut, Blow Up. Suzuki and his bandmates (drummer George Otsuka, pianist Kunihiko Sugano, and bassist Takashi Mizuhashi) work through three originals and three classic standards (“Everything Happens To Me”, “Like It Is”, and “I Can’t Get Started”), fusing classic hard bop principles with unusual touches (scratching cello and found percussion sweeps on “Aqua Marine“), all captured with the kind of supreme fidelity.

11. The Three Bears (Goldilocks and the Three Bears)

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is an English fairy tale that has three different versions. The original version of the story has an indecent old woman breaking into the forest home of three anthropomorphic bachelor bears while they are abroad.  The second version substitutes a small girl named Goldilocks for the elderly woman, while the third and most well-known version substitutes a family of three for the bachelor trio.

12. The Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Jos茅 Carioca, Panchito Pistoles)

The Three Caballeros was the seventh Walt Disney animated feature picture, and it commemorated Donald Duck’s tenth anniversary by plotting an expedition through parts of Latin America, combining live-action and animation. Following Saludos Amigos (1942), this is the second of six package films made by Walt Disney Productions in the 1940s. It was also one of the first feature-length films to combine traditional animation with live-action acting.

13. The Three Faces of Eve (Joanne Woodward)

Based on the same-named book about the life of Chris Costner Sizemore, the Three Faces of Eve is a 1957 American film noir mystery drama that is shown in CinemaScope. They hypothesized that Sizemore, also known as Eve White, might suffer from dissociative identity disorder, sometimes known as multiple personality disorder at the time. (Eve White (Joanne Woodward), a shy housewife, begins attending Dr. Luther (Lee J. Cobb) for headaches and unexplainable blackouts. He’s taken aback when she turns before his eyes into the lewd Eve Black, and he diagnoses her with multiple personalities. It’s not long before a third character, Jane, appears. Luther uses hypnosis and ongoing counseling to assist Eve in recalling the trauma that caused her identity to fracture.)

14. The Three Little Kittens

Three Little Kittens, another enthralling Nursery Rhyme Collection book in the award-winning Kathryn the Grape Let’s Read Together Series, has children purring with delight. This book’s colorfully bright images with repeating identifiable words appeal to readers of all ages. “Three Little Kittens” is also a song with videos that accommodate a variety of learning styles and abilities.

15. The Three Wise Men (Biblical figures)

The Gospel of Saint Matthew is the only Biblical source that tells the story of the three wise men. The evangelist tells about three Men coming from East to Jerusalem following the lead of a star through the sky. Once they reached King Eros, they asked him where they could find the King of Jews, to worship him. Eros became suspicious, summoned all of his wise men, and found out that the prophet Micheal had foreseen the birth of a special and unique baby in Bethlehem long before.

He requested the three Men to go there and notify him about the infant so that he might also homage to him. The demonic Eros’ true purpose was to use the three men to discover baby Jesus and kill him before he might imperil his power. He told the three men, asking them to go there and inform him about this baby so that he could homage him as well. The real intention of the evil Eros was to take advantage of the three men to find baby Jesus and kill him before he could endanger his power.

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16. The Three Degrees (soul vocal group)

The Three Degrees are an American female singing ensemble that was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1963. Despite the fact that the group has had 16 female members over the years, it has always been a trio. Valerie Holiday and Freddie Pool are the current members, with Tabitha King standing in for Helen Scott, who is on “health leave.”

The trio was especially successful in the United Kingdom, where they had 13 Top 50 hit singles between 1974 and 1985. Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter, and Linda Turner were the original members. Porter and Turner were eventually replaced by Janet Harmon and Helen Scott, who were later succeeded by Sheila Ferguson and Valerie Holiday.

17. The Three Investigators (book series)

The Three Investigators is an American juvenile detective novel series that was first published under the title “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators”. It was established by Robert Arthur Jr., who believed that involving a celebrity, such as film director Alfred Hitchcock, would draw attention. The “Three Investigators” are three youngsters named Jupiter Jones, Peter Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews. Because the series has gained popularity in Germany, some stories have been produced specifically for the German market.

The majority of the mysteries concerned the analysis of perplexing phenomena (for example, an ancient Egyptian mummy that appeared to murmur and a human skull that appeared to speak).

18. The Three Dogateers (movie)

This movie is completely ridiculous, but it will keep you entertained. Moreso if you like dogs and stupid jokes. Three white tiny fur balls find themselves in a world of trouble when they are left alone a few days before Christmas. A couple of scumbag burglars have stolen all of the family’s gifts and decorations, and it’s time for the Three Dogateers to band together! The always-hungry Barkos, the spoiled purebred Wagos, and the adventure-loving Arfamis set out to find the evil guys. With the world’s meanest dogcatcher on their tails, they might need a little help from Santa Claus himself to preserve Christmas.

19. The Three Ravens (folk tale)

The Three Ravens is an English folk ballad that was published in 1611 in Thomas Ravenscroft’s songbook Melismata, but it may be older. Newer versions (with new music) were recorded all the way up to the nineteenth century. In his Child Ballads, Francis James Child recorded various versions. The Three Ravens ballad depicts three scavenger birds arguing about where and what they should eat. One tells of a recently slain knight, but they discover he is being protected by his loyal hawks and dogs. Furthermore, a “fallow doe,” a clear metaphor for the knight’s pregnant (“as great with young as she might go”) lover or mistress, approaches his body, kisses his wounds, bears him away, and buries him, depriving the ravens of a meal. 

20. The Three Suns (jazz group)

The Three Suns were a wartime pop trio consisting of vocalist/organist Artie Dunn, guitarist Al Nevins, and accordionist Morty Nevins. Although the group was formed in 1939, they did not reach global recognition until their 1944 Top 20 rendition of “Twilight Time,” which they co-wrote with Buck Ram, sold over a million copies. The Three Suns topped the charts with “Peg of My Heart” in 1947, but by the 1950s, line-up changes were common; initially, Al Nevins was replaced by Johnny Buck, who was later replaced by Joe Negri, and brother Morty Nevins was replaced by accordionist and pianist Joe Vento in 1955. After disbanding, Dunn reformed the trio in 1957 with guitarist Johnny Romano and accordionist Tony Lovello; a largely forgotten curio for several decades, the Three Suns had gained hipster cache thanks to the lounge-music revival, and their original recordings resurfaced on a slew of exotica and “space-age bachelor pad” reissues.

21. The Three Billy Goats Fluff (children’s book)

The Three Billy Goats Fluff, written by Rachael Mortimer and drawn by Liz Pichon, is a spin-off of the classic told from the perspective of the Troll. It’s incredibly cute, with delightful rhyming on every page. The Three Billy Goats enjoyed crossing the bridge to eat the grass because it helps their fleece become “extra fluffy,” which is beneficial to Mother Goat’s knitting business. They are in jeopardy, though, and must an immediate solution or risk being the Troll’s next meal. Mother Goat has an idea and gives the Troll a gift to make up for all of his sleepless nights. Mother Goat’s concept works brilliantly, and the narrative ends with a touch of sweetness. The book is a quirky spin on the classic Billy Goat Fairy Tale. It is attractively illustrated in bright colors with easy-to-read typography. What a wonderful adaptation of the story, complete with a lesson on problem-solving and being a good friend/neighbor.

22. The Three Lives of Thomasina (movie)

Don Chaffey’s 1963 fantasy film The Three Lives of Thomasina is a story of a cat and her influence on a family. The screenplay was based on Gallico’s story Thomasina, the Cat Who Thought She Was God, published in 1957. Set in the Scottish highlands in 1912, the story follows Andrew MacDhui (Patrick McGoohan), a veterinarian who has closed his heart to goodness and empathy–both toward his animal patients and his lone child since the death of his wife. Mary (Karen Dotrice), an orphan, finds love in her cat, Thomasina, until a catastrophe injures the cat and her father orders it to be murdered. Susan Hampshire, a kind-hearted maiden, discovers Thomasina, detects a heartbeat, and nurtures the kitty back to health. Her healing abilities eventually extend beyond the animal kingdom into MacDhui and Mary’s life.

23. The Three Soldiers (Vietnam Veterans Memorial sculpture)

The Three Soldiers lo known as the Three Servicemen statue was placed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1984. The statue shows three American soldiers and the items they were carrying. The purpose of sculptor Frederick Hart was to produce a compelling depiction of the Vietnam veteran’s experience and duty. There is a physical closeness and a sense of unity about them that bespeaks the bonds of love and sacrifice that are the nature of men at war. The base of the 60-foot flagpole features insignia representing the military’s five services. It is emblazoned with the American flag and the P.O.W. M.I.A banner appears beneath it.

24. The Three Faces of Foley (Mick Foley, professional wrestler)

Next on our list of 45 famous trios of all time is The Three Faces of Foley. Mick Foley is one of the few professional wrestlers who has had success as three different characters, most notably as Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love during WWE’s Attitude Era. Foley claims that one of his in-ring identities stands out above the rest.

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25. The Three Princes (Arabian Nights tale)

This story employs a pattern used in folktales all around the world in which three brothers set out to locate the most amazing items they can, usually for the sake of a woman. In a broader sense, the concept of brotherly rivalry can be seen in folktales from practically every culture. Not every story in The Arabian Nights has direct parallels in so many folk traditions, but this one is unmistakably linked to variations of stories repeated elsewhere throughout the world.

26. The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig (children’s book)

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is a 1993 children’s picture book written by Eugene Trivizas (Evgenios Trivizas) and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. The story revolves around three anthropomorphic wolves who construct four houses out of various materials such as bricks, concrete, steel, and flowers.

A large nasty pig tries to destroy the houses built of bricks, concrete, and steel by huffing and puffing but fails, so he devises a method to destroy the houses using a sledgehammer for the bricks, a pneumatic drill for the concrete, and dynamite for the steel. When the pig tries to blow down the flower house, he smells the lovely flowers and changes his mind. The pig is then transformed into a good pig, and he and the wolves live happily ever after as friends.

27. The Three Sisters (Anton Chekhov play)

The Three Sisters is Anton Chekhov’s third major play and possibly the most perfect manifestation of his artistic genius. Along with The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, and Uncle Vanya, the play is frequently listed on the shortlist of Chekhov’s outstanding plays. It follows the four children of a recently deceased Colonel in the Russian army over the course of three and a half years: sweet Irina, the youngest and most impressionable; tempestuous Masha, who is stuck in a loveless marriage; practical Olga, who has accepted spinsterhood; and their brother Andrei, whose ill-fated romance and compulsive gambling wreck havoc on the family finances and eventually force them out of their home.

28. The Three Musketeers (1973 film) (Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York)

The Three Belles, a British vintage acting and singing trio that specializes in The Andrews Sisters-style performances and 1940s Experience nights, comprises Isabelle Moore, Sally Anne, and Anneka Wass. ‘Betty’ (Wass), ‘Gail’ (Anne), and ‘Dorothy’ (Moore) are three different 1940s identities that they keep throughout their live performances, which makes them stand out. 

29. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (Tommy Lee Jones movie)

The “Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada” is an intricate tale of loss, vengeance, loneliness, and memory. Although it is set in present-day Texas, Tommy Lee Jones’ outstanding performance as the film’s protagonist Pete Perkins gives the impression that he is firmly rooted in the past. Forcing the person guilty of the tragedy to cross the border into Mexico in order to find the town of the deceased for a proper burial, he is determined to seek justice for the loss of his closest friend. This voyage will highlight the striking difference between the principles of two different lifestyles, and the landscape crossed is both physical and psychological.

30. The Three Faces of Mitchell and Webb (David Mitchell and Robert Webb, British comedians)

Tale of Three Trees(olive, oak, and pine) is a folktale for children aged two to four. Each had lofty hopes for the significance of its wood (treasure box, ship, and arrow to heaven). This is an excellent story that teaches youngsters that God has a plan for everyone, including trees. This is a heartwarming and moving narrative about the holiday known as “Easter Sunday” to some and “Resurrection Sunday” to others. 

31. The Three Hares (Asian and Middle Eastern folk motif)

The three hares (or three rabbits) is a circular motif seen in sacred sites in East Asia, the Middle East, Devon, England (as the “Tinners’ Rabbits”), and old synagogues throughout Europe. It is employed as an architectural ornament, a religious symbol, and as a logo for adornment (including tattoos), jewelry, and a coat of arms on an escutcheon in modern works of art. It has been portrayed as sculpture, drawing, and painting and is seen as a puzzle, a topology problem, or a visual challenge.

32. The Three Tuns (a historic pub in London)

The Three Tuns is a tavern on Coppergate in York’s city center, England. The structure was most likely built in the 16th century and is timber-framed, with the first floor jettied. It was substantially remodeled in the nineteenth century when it became a two-story building with an attic and the windows date from that time. There is a lean-to bay at the northeast end and a huge 20th-century expansion to the back. The rear expansion features an eight-foot stone wall that could be Medieval. The structure has been used as a pub since at least 1782. The Three Tuns is mentioned in the Old Bailey records in 1863 when the landlord and a bartender testify about the brutal death of a drunk marine pilot at Wiltons Music Hall.

33. The Three C’s (Crosby, Stills, and Nash)

Crosby, Stills, and Nash (CSN) was a folk rock ensemble comprised of American singer-songwriters David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) was formed when they were joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young as a fourth member. They are remembered for their exquisite vocal harmonies, lasting effect on American music and culture, political engagement, and frequently difficult interpersonal relationships.

34. The Bee Gees (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb)

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb in 1958. The trio was particularly successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and then as renowned performers in the mid- to late 1970s disco era. They’ve been dubbed The Disco Kings, Britain’s First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music.

35. The Hanson Brothers (Isaac, Taylor, Zac)

Hanson Brothers a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based American pop rock band comprised of brothers Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, and Zac Hanson. The Wright brothers occasionally performed Ramones cover shows as The Hanson Brothers from 1984 to 1989. They are most known for their 1997 breakthrough song “MMMBop” from their debut album, Middle of Nowhere, released by Mercury/Polygram Records, which received three Grammy nominations.

36. The Destiny’s Child (Beyonc茅 Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams)

Destiny’s Child was an American musical girl group consisting of Beyonc茅 Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams in their final lineup. Their release of the song “No, No, No” and their best-selling second album, The Writing’s on the Wall (1999) brought them fame. Despite the critical and economic success, the group was beset by internal dispute and legal wrangling, with Roberson and Luckett attempting to split from the group’s manager Mathew Knowles, citing Knowles and Rowland’s favoritism.

37. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach (Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)

Sergio Leone’s 1966 masterwork The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is the best Western picture in movie history. The story revolves around three gunslingers competing for a fortune in a buried cache of Confederate gold amid the violent chaos of the American Civil War (specifically the Battle of Glorieta Pass of the New Mexico Campaign in 1862) while engaging in numerous battles, confrontations, and duels along the way.

38. The Three Coins in the Fountain

Three Coins in the Fountain is a 1954 American romantic comedy-drama film based on John H. Secondari’s 1952 novel Coins in the Fountain. The film follows three American ladies who work in Rome and hope to find love in the Eternal City. We Believe in Love was the initial title. The film’s major theme song, “Three Coins in the Fountain,” delivered by an uncredited Frank Sinatra, became a timeless classic.

39. The Three Colors trilogy (Blue, White, Red)

This trilogy of three psychological drama films; Blue, White, and Red was co-produced by France, Poland, and Switzerland in French, with the exception of White, which was produced in both Polish and French. Kielowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz co-wrote all three films (with narrative consultants Agnieszka Holland and Sawomir Idziak), Marin Karmitz produced, and Zbigniew Preisner created the music. The colors of the French flag in hoist-to-fly order are blue, white, and red, and the story of each film is loosely based on one of the three political values in the French Republic’s motto: liberty, equality, and fraternity.

40. Shrek Franchise (Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey)

Shrek is a DreamWorks Animation media series largely based on William Steig’s 1990 picture book Shrek. Who can forget the adventures of the adorable green ogre Shrek, his unlikely love interest Fiona, and his hilarious sidekick Donkey? The Shrek franchise consists of four films, spin-offs, merchandising, toys, video games, and attractions. Not bad for a series based on a picture book for youngsters. Despite the mediocre quality of the following films, the many Shrek characters and the entire franchise, particularly the first film, remain all-stars in many people’s hearts.

41. Elite Trio

The Elite Trio are Mario and Luigi’s supporting villains. They are part of Bowser’s army, the Koopa Troopa. Sergeant Guy, Corporal Paraplonk, and Private Goomp make up the trio. The trio initially appeared in Dimble Wood, carrying a Banzai Bill Cannon that they intended to fire at Bowser’s Castle, which is currently in Fawful’s possession. However, they were out of ammo, leading Bowser to locate some for them. When Bowser receives a Banzai Bill from a Wiggler, the three fire the cannon, only for the castle to fly towards the location and crush Bowser and the cannon. When Bowser grows gigantic as a result of the Mario Bros reviving him with adrenaline, the trio watches the combat, with Corporal Paraplonk teaching Bowser how to fight in giant battles.

42. Lord of the Rings Trio

Next on our list is The Lord of the Rings which is largely considered to be one of the best and most impactful film series of all time. The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy of epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings. The titles of the films are The Fellowship of The Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003).

43. Proton, Electron, Neutron

This was a fantastic read from six decades ago that not only explained how atoms operate but also the incredible efforts scientists made to understand the mysteries of the inner workings. Atoms make up all matter, including mineral crystals, and atoms are made up of three major particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. One electron’s negative charge equals one proton’s positive charge. Protons and neutrons both have a mass of one, whereas electrons have nearly no mass.

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44. Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers’ meteoric rise began when the talented siblings were still children: Kevin was 17, Joe was 15, and Nick was 12 when they began production on their first studio album. Since then, the members of the musical family have pursued success on movies, theaters, and globe tours, achieving fame both together and apart. The three has weathered and enjoyed a rollercoaster of a career, from their Disney days to their band separation and eventual reconciliation ten years later.

45. Charlie鈥檚 Angels

Charlie’s Angels is a five-season, 115-episode American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981. Aaron Spelling produced the show, which was conceived by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts. It originally starred Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett (billed as Farrah Fawcett-Majors), and Jaclyn Smith in the leading roles, with John Forsythe providing the voice of their boss, the unseen Charlie Townsend, who directed the crime-fighting operations of the “Angels” over a speakerphone. Following Fawcett’s departure, Cheryl Ladd joined; following Jackson’s departure, Shelley Hack joined and was later replaced by Tanya Roberts.

As you’ve all seen in our article on 45 famous trios, many of the most well-known groupings in both pop culture and everyday life have been trios.

20 Surprising Facts: How Trios Left Their Mark on Literature and Pop Culture

1. Harry, Ron & Hermione Showed the Power of Friendship

The iconic trio of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger from the hugely popular book and film series *Harry Potter* (2001-2011 films) showcased the immense power of friendship. Throughout 7 novels and 8 films full of magic and adventure, they battled evil forces, stood up to dangerous threats, and came together even in the very worst situations.

Their incredible bond was so central to the story and helped them defeat enemies. It showed how loyalty and teamwork between best friends can overcome almost anything. Readers and movie fans around the world loved following their journey and seeing their unbreakable connection.

2. Dorothy鈥檚 Unforgettable Pals Showed Brains, Heart & Courage Matter

In the massively influential 1939 film The Wizard of Oz*, Young Dorothy Gale goes to the magical Land of Oz after a storm picks up her house. As she tries to find the Wizard who can help her get back home to Kansas, she meets three of cinema’s most iconic characters 鈥� the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. On their famous trip along the yellow brick road to see the Wizard, they became great friends.

Though they were all very different, they wonderfully showcase how all personalities and qualities have value. Their quest to ask the Wizard for a brain, heart and courage reinforces that teams need diverse strengths. Viewers still love the musical numbers and movie moments featuring this memorable trio after 80 years.

3. Mario Bros Jumpstarted a Gaming Empire

The red-and-green-wearing Italian American plumbers Mario and Luigi, along with their dinosaur friend Yoshi, make up one of gaming鈥檚 most legendary trios. They鈥檝e starred together in over 200 fun Nintendo video games since the 1980s arcade classic *Super Mario Bros*.

As the best-selling game series ever, their adventures jumping on platforms, racing through colorful tracks and battling the villain Bowser to rescue Princess Peach made Nintendo very successful. Multiple generations have loved playing as these identifiable heroes with their own special abilities in worlds bursting with creativity.

4. Charlie鈥檚 Angels Became 1970s Icons

The original crime-fighting trio of female private eyes in the 1970s TV series *Charlie’s Angels* – Kelly, Jill, and Sabrina – became major pop culture icons. Their beautiful star power combined with skilled detective work on exciting cases captivated audiences. Though led by their unseen boss Charlie, the Angels used their unique strengths to solve mysteries. Their glamorous adventures made the trio inspirational heroines of their time.

5. The Powerpuff Girls Battled Evil with Sugar and Spice2

The kindergarten-aged superpowered sisters Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup make up the beloved cartoon trio *The Powerpuff Girls*. With ultra-super powers of strength, speed and flight from accidental chemical exposure, they regularly save their city from strange villains like Mojo Jojo.

Their contrasting personalities mirror the “sugar, spice and everything nice” ingredients that created them. Their motto underscores their feisty teamwork: 鈥渇ighting crime, trying to save the world, here they come just in time, the Powerpuff Girls!鈥�

6. Ben, Ross & Rachel Had Us Hooked on Friends

The 90s sitcom Friends revolved around six pals, but the long-running romance between goofy palaeontologist Ross and fashionista Rachel, along with loyal friend Joey locked viewers in for 10 seasons. The push-and-pull relationship kept audiences guessing, 鈥淲ill they or won鈥檛 they?鈥� Ross鈥� infatuation since high school with Rachel was clear even when she seemed out of his league at first. Their on-and-off relationship had lots of ups and downs but reinforced that nice guys can get the girl sometimes.

7. Rap’s Famous Trios: Beastie Boys and Run-DMC

The Beastie Boys blended rock and hip-hop to become one of rap鈥檚 first White groups to gain respect. Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock had hits like 鈥淔ight for Your Right鈥� with their bratty, funny lyrics over crunchy beats. Run-DMC鈥檚 Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell created aggressive raps over hard samples like 鈥淲alk This Way.鈥� Both trios steered rap鈥檚 mainstream popularity growth in the mid-80s.

8. Destiny’s Child Ruled With Independent Women Songs

The Grammy-winning girl group Destiny’s Child propelled Beyonc茅 to fame along with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Hits like “Survivor” 鈥淏辞辞迟测濒颈肠颈辞耻蝉鈥� and 鈥淚ndependent Women鈥� made them icons of female strength and confidence in the early 2000s.

Even as members changed, the trio’s brand of fun empowering songs, synchronized moves, and glamorous style powered them to pop stardom. Over their 5 year reign, Destiny’s Child鈥檚 record sales topped 60 million worldwide. Their catchy girl power anthems praising financial freedom and resilience touched a chord with young women globally.

9. Nirvana Led Rock’s 90s Grunge Explosion

The Seattle grunge band Nirvana with frontman Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, alongside a rotating set of drummers like Dave Grohl, embodied the Generation X alt-rock movement with angst-filled singles like 鈥淪mells Like Teen Spirit.鈥�

They spearheaded grunge’s dark, raw underground sound going mainstream. Cobain鈥檚 brooding charisma and haunting lyrics gave voice to bored suburban youth. Though Nirvana’s run was tragically cut short by Cobain’s 1994 suicide at age 27, their enormous influence on 90s bands is unparalleled. Hits off breakthrough album *Nevermind* like 鈥淐ome as You Are鈥� and 鈥淟ithium鈥� still echo through alternative rock today.

10. Carrie, Samantha & Miranda Sipped Cosmos & Bared All

The foursome from hit HBO series Sex and the City garnered pop culture phenomenon status in the late 90s. But party girl Samantha, cynical Miranda and romantic Carrie formed the show’s emotional core.

Their honest sex and relationship conversations over brunch cocktails resonated with modern women’s real dating travails. Even as the show ended in 2004 after 6 seasons, its impact through reruns and movies continues today. A generation grew up laughing and cringing at the intimate exploits and tight sisterly bond between these 30-something friends.

11. Police Busted Out New Wave Harmonies

With Sting’s piercing vocals, Andy Summers’ atmospheric guitar riffs, and Stewart Copeland’s reggae-tinged beats, The Police fused rock, new wave and even jazz during the late 1970s to mid 80s. Hits like 鈥淢essage in a Bottle鈥�  “搁辞虫补苍苍别鈥� and 鈥淓very Little Thing She Does Is Magic鈥�  proved their creative chemistry and made them megastars before dissolving in 1984. Their 5 albums generated classic songs still popular on radio like 鈥淲alking on the Moon鈥� and 鈥淒on’t Stand So Close to Me.鈥�

12. TLC’s CrazySexyCool Style & Songs

The best-selling girl group TLC, composed of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli”  Thomas mixed R&B, funk and hip hop starting from the early 90s.

Their unique style and honest lyrics about sex and relationships were pioneering for female artists, shaping 90s culture. Despite personal tragedies when Lopes died in a 2002 car crash, TLC’s catchy catalogue like “Waterfalls,” 鈥淣o Scrubs鈥� and 鈥淐谤别别辫鈥� makes them undisputed icons even today. They have won 5 Grammys and sold 65 million records globally.

13. NSYNC & Backstreet Boys Drove Boy Band Mania

Riding the nineties boy band wave, NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass churned out pop hits like 鈥淏ye Bye Bye.鈥� Backstreet Boys鈥� Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson also soared up the charts with songs like 鈥淚 Want It That Way.鈥� Though emerging from rival groups, NSYNC and Backstreet Boys‘ synchronized moves and slick tunes made them equally iconic. Their era-defining heartthrob status and number one singles led to 300 million records sold collectively.

14. Will, Grace, Jack & Karen Paved the Way

NBC鈥檚 Will & Grace sitcom centered around best friends Will, a gay lawyer and Grace, an interior decorator. But their friends Jack, a flamboyant actor and wealthy socialite Karen stole scenes as comedic sidekicks.

At the time, the show’s lighthearted handling of LGBTQ themes was groundbreaking. Their unconditional acceptance and chemistry made this fab four a family. Even 11 seasons and 3 Emmys later, the show鈥檚 fearless representation through laughs still holds cultural significance.

15. Rat Pack Icons’ Vegas Stageshows & Songs

Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack crew Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop ruled the Las Vegas nightlife scene of the late 50s/early 60s. Sinatra’s Chairman of the Board persona, Martin’s effortless cool, Davis Jr鈥檚 versatile talent and the crew’s hard-partying exploits defined Vegas glamor and dominated pop culture before being immortalized in 1960鈥檚 *Ocean鈥檚 Eleven*. Their boozy camaraderie and legendary impromptu acts on the Strip always wowed audiences of the era.

16. The Lord of the Rings Heroic Fellowship

JRR Tolkien鈥檚 beloved book and movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003 films) follows a band of nine companions on a quest to defeat evil Sauron by destroying his powerful ring.

Though the group eventually splinters, the original fellowship鈥檚 bravery and loyalty inspire hope. Hobbits Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee and their guide Aragorn especially epitomize true friendship and self-sacrifice. Their bonds through perilous danger make the journey to Mordor possible.

17. Scooby-Doo Crew Solved Zany Mysteries

The zany animated series Scooby Doo features four mystery-solving teenagers and their goofy Great Dane. Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and Norville “Shaggy” Rogers drive around in their psychedelic van, stumbling upon supernatural-seeming crimes.

With Shaggy and Scooby consumed by snack-craving cowardice, Daphne鈥檚 danger-prone daring, Fred鈥檚 leadership, and Velma鈥檚 brains, somehow they always crack the case! First airing in 1969, generation after generation has loved their formulaic, offbeat hijinks for over 50 years.

18. Three Tenors Classics With Pavarotti and Friends

Opera legends Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti made up the famous Three Tenors who dazzled crowds globally starting from Italia 1990 concerts. Hearing their elegant masterpieces and beloved Neapolitan songs contrast with pop pieces showed classical’s mainstream appeal.

Though Pavarotti passed in 2007, their trailblazing arena shows influence high brow-low brow collabs today. Their first album The Three Tenors: Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti* remains one of the best-selling classical albums ever.

19. Abba’s Catchy Melodies and Harmonies

The Swedish supergroup Abba with members Agnetha F盲ltskog, Bj枚rn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad popped out dancefloor smashes like 鈥淒ancing Queen鈥� 鈥淢amma Mia,鈥� and 鈥淔ernando鈥� in the 70s.

Their flamboyant fashion, lyrics about relationships and romantic harmonies embody 70’s glittery excess. Jukebox musical Mamma Mia’s success proves multigenerational love for their compositions. Over Abba鈥檚 10 active years, they garnered over 375 million sales, cementing their status as pop pioneers.

20. The Beatles & Rolling Stones Ignited Rock鈥檚 British Invasion

The Beatles quartet of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr led 1960鈥檚 pop culture revolutions from mop-top hair to psychedelic music, as did bad boys Rolling Stones鈥� Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones (and later Ronnie Wood) with blues and counterculture-infused garage rock.

Though following somewhat parallel trajectories, their contrasting styles, squabbles, creative peaks and reinventions shaped modern rock as we know it today. Both bands gaining worldwide fame sparked the 60s British invasion dominating western music scenes and culture for decades hence.