The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 50 of 75 Submitted by Renee from Scottsdale Arizona USA Date: Thu Aug 22 15:58:53 2002 Happy Birthday D!! Sweet D is 29 today, wow they sure are getting older aren't they? Kev will be 30 in October, tee hee, old man. : ) I am glad I read the article because now I know what they are going through and it makes me love them even more. Nick is young, and like the album title says, Now or Never. He probably figures if he is going to try a solo career now is the time. I disagree with his choice to keep The Firm as his agent but we don't know the whole story. Unfortunately it's not just the guys anymore, now others influence their decisions for reasons of their own. Hint hint Leighanne. I have faith in the boys and I know they will ALL be back with a new album in 2003! KTBSPA : ) Submitted by Cathy from United Kingdom Date: Thu Aug 22 15:52:09 2002 What a load of RUBBISH!!!! It is just another Scare story to panic us BSB Fans!!!!. The BSB are not declining that much this is because they still produce chart toping music. Drowning got to number 1 in America and it also got to number 3 in England. So there's no problem with chart positions. It's Not a disaster if a group doesn't chart at number 1 anyway. I would call Anywhere between the numbers 1-40 successful. I would only call it a disaster if the songs constantly charted below 100!!!. The Tabloids, Press, News and Media are all ways making stuff up!!! and they love printing scare stories that say the BSB are going to split up. Or they just like to say negative things about them. (I stopped believing them a long time ago LOL!!!!).I PREFER FACT RATHER THAN FICTION. I ONLY BELIEF A STORY IF IT CAN BE PROVED TO BE 100% True. I Feel that We should NOT worry about how many millions of copies that the BSB sell. The BSB have said lots of times that they are not worried about how many CD's they sell. The BSB are more worried about the quality of the CD's. I love the BSB and i'm not worried about other groups statistics or if another group break the BSB sale records. Or if another group sells more CD's in the first week of sale. (There only figures any way this doesn't say anything about the quality of the CD's) I know the BSB have been through many rough times before. The BSB have been through many ups and downs through out their career. However they have come through them each time and they have come out the other end stronger. I have faith and i believe in the BSB and I'm sure you do too. From Cathy. Submitted by Irene from Chicago Illinois USA Date: Thu Aug 22 15:35:20 2002 I think it is important for this to be said. I have been a BSB fan for the past 6 years and those 5 men have done nothing but change my life a great positive way. Their music and the way they carry themselves as people has been an inspiration to me in a very important time in my life. I learn lessons from their lives that make me think and reflect on my on, and while this article may speculate or try to prove some things, one thing this article has proved is that I'm not alone in this. And I am not the only one these guys have managed to effect. Just look at all these different people from different places giving their input about their situation. It shocks me that they have the perception of not having a loyal fanbase when all of you, like me, take time out of your lives to give so much support to theirs. These guys go through streotyping, belittling, unreachable expections, media blasts, personal misery and attacks on their character as humans beings all the time, just so they can put out music to help US feel better. And all I can say to that is 'WOW.' For long time, I felt as though I owed BSB something, but of what they have done for me. But I felt helpless as nothing more than anything fan. But there's strength in numbers and I take it its plenty of us who just started liking BSB or have never left. And I know its great to be able to come to a website like this and post our feelings, but I think its about time we let everyone else know how we feel. I encourage everyone to request Nick's so on the radio and much as possible, and support him on his solo journey. I hope that you can all go buy his album and enjoy it, because I believe he will not dissapoint. I want you all the believe in BSB and know that you can only grow stronger in adversity. They are only humans and will have times os fault, doubt, and tension, but its when you come out of it, your a better person from it. I want you to all remember that we make the Backstreet Boys careers. We're the ones that garner the revenue for them to tour and continue making music. We are why they love doing what they do so much. KTBSPA! Submitted by Dana from clark nj USA Date: Thu Aug 22 15:11:54 2002 I have been telling people for *so* long how much the Backstreet Boys suffered and strove for their success, but no one really listened to me. I'm so glad that someone wrote an article about it that people are actually reading and responding to. If you all notice, though, not once have the Boys complained about how badly they were shortchanged---they're troopers, and they've got what *N'SYNC doesn't have: spirit. The first, the best, the only in my opinion:BSB. KTBSPA, everyone. Submitted by Tere from California USA Date: Thu Aug 22 15:08:05 2002 yet again i write another entry.....i'm glad to see bsb fans write what they think about this situation....in a way bsb fans came closer together.....we united and this is exactly what we need to do when their cd comes out. bsb have been through so much these past few years and yet they have given us so much that now its our time to give back. like nick said,"as long as we have our fans we can conquer anything." lets make bsb stronger than ever this time around and now that they have new managment and can do what they want on their cd i think that the boys will be happier. by the way happy birthday howie d.! thats all i have to say, Peace Submitted by Danielle from Lake Peekskill NY USA Date: Thu Aug 22 15:06:22 2002 i don't think any BSB fan should bother to read this article. most of it, is stuff that msot BSB fans already know. the thing that shocked me was the aprt about Nick possibly not being in the gorup and not recording demos with them(it's at the very end). how many times does he have to defend himself that he still is in the gorup and how many times has he said he's been working with the group? if anything, this article isn't fair to Nick. and why does this article only focus on the bad things that have ahppened in their careers? there have been many happy years that they've had, if there weren't they wouldn't be around today. Submitted by Veronica from El Paso TX USA Date: Thu Aug 22 14:38:08 2002 Well, I just like to say that I wish I would have never read it in the first place. I just feel bad for them. It's sad to know what they've gone through to get to where they're at right now. And even where they are at right now, it still seems that they're not happy. Even though they're still going through some tough times, I'll still be a fan of them. So far I've been a fan for five years and I'll continue to be a fan for as long as they're around. I just hope that they don't throw Nick out of the group. I'd hate to think that they'll do something like that. To all BSB fans: KTBSPA!!!!!!!!!! Happy B-day Howie!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by Emma from Milwaukee Wisconsin USA Date: Thu Aug 22 13:46:04 2002 OMG! I didn't realize how bad things were for the Boys until I read the article...but no matter what, I am and always will be one of their many loyal fans who are still out there. I still love them as much as I did five years ago, and I will always support and love my boys! The positive thing about all the mess they have gone through is that now BSB will be able to do things their way, not the way their management wants. I cannot wait until their new album comes out, and no matter what happens with Nick, I will always support my Backstreet Boys. Long after "teeny-bopper" pop is over, the BSB will still be here because, unlike NSYNC, they are TRUE singers and I will always support them. BSB forever! BTW, happy birthday to Sweet D! I hope you have a great one! Submitted by Nicole from USA Date: Thu Aug 22 13:44:57 2002 To be honest, I really don't know what to think. That definitely, and obviously was not a happy article to read....! I love the boys, and I always will. I truly and really believe that they are a strong group. The article though, makes it seem as if Nick is out of the band. What the hell is it supposed to mean that they're RECORDING w/o him. THAT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A GROUP! I am angry. Not at the boys, don't get me wrong, but at the industry. How could SOOO many ppl. screw them like that? I support Nick, but he needs to get back in it with the group. Now, the idea of Brian giving Nick an ultimatum about the solo career or the group doesn't seem as unbelievable as it was. I still don't know what to think. Part of me is thinking that I am acting like a teenybopper, and the other just feels so sad b/c I don't want out boys to end yet. It's not time. Keep the Backstreet Pride ALIVE!!!!!!!!! Don't give up just yet. I wish they'd make a TV appearance and let it all out. I need to see them all together, and actually TALK about what's going on. Submitted by Mandy from Exeter United Kingdom Date: Thu Aug 22 13:42:01 2002 I have written a few posts about 3 pages on but wanted to state that Nick isnt guna leave BSB, I mean c'mon he's sed a thousand times he isn't, what dosnt anyone believe him? BSB have never lied to their fans, ya'll know how they feel about that, if they knew Nick was guna leave or they were planning to split they would tell us right away instead of getting our hopes up for a new album or tour if it aint guna happen! The guys have been together for 10 years for crying out loud, they've been through so much and have stayed together, you would think the press would've realised by now that something like Nick wanting to make a solo album whilst he has his popularity and is still young isn't guna split em up! If they can get through Brians heart surgery and Aj's rehab there's no reason they cant get through this, these guys have been tested to the limit, like Brian said 'We're guna keep making music for as long as people are buying it and if that means for the rest of our lives then so be it' and I think it was either Nick or Bri that sed the following 'The day BSB split up is the day one of us dies'! Have faith, everythings guna be fine, both albums are guna rock and so will the new tour, Show your support for Nick BACKSTREET FOREVER, KTBSPA! Submitted by Nikki from Johnstown PA USA Date: Thu Aug 22 13:36:28 2002 First off...HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWIE!! I wanna share a story too. The other day BSB were on TV..it was a repeat or thier own TV special. Anyways, I was sitting there...and I was sooo excited as I always get when I see my guys. I was like mom..."I can't believe I still love them now as much as I did 7yrs ago" The point of my story is this...There are still millions of other loyal, true BSB fans out there, who feel the way I do. And no matter what they go through...we BSB fans we'll be here to support them through everything. And when everything is said and done...BSB will prevail! Cuz they are true musical artists...and they will outshine all the fake talent that pollute the music scene today. So to everyone out there...HAVE NO FEAR, BSB IS HERE!! KTBSPA!!! Submitted by Heidi from Canada Date: Thu Aug 22 13:16:21 2002 HEy Everybody, I knew that things were rough right now, but I had no idea just how rough they were! Wow! I know the boys will make it through this though.... with, or without Nick. Submitted by anna from vancity Canada Date: Thu Aug 22 13:05:50 2002 all i have to say is...Happy Birthday Sweet D. we love you. keep doing what your doing. you just proved that dreams do come true and for that we thank you. you rock ....bootysmacker. lol. Submitted by anna from vancity Canada Date: Thu Aug 22 12:59:02 2002 ok, im not worried. honestly. calm down people, you guys are freaking out over some stupid little article that and old ugly prick did becusse its his job. he doesnt know what we know ok? Just belive in bsb. They will come back 4 us, they always do. listen to the song.. Everybody. they make a promise. As long as there'll be music we'll be coming back again. Do you still hear the music? yes. theyll be back. but im not sure nick made a good decision about the solo thing, he should have stuck with the boys, how do you think they feel, being left like that. i dunno. whatever. just dont start freaking out. when the album comes out, support it ok? Submitted by anna from vancouver Canada Date: Thu Aug 22 12:48:39 2002 dude, shut up. stop friggen panicing. breathe. they arent breaking up. Submitted by Mia from Manila Philippines Date: Thu Aug 22 12:28:37 2002 Hey!:) I've noticed that this message board is a pretty active one. So, I'm requesting all of you, BSB fans, to vote for Nick in the Daily Poll in Cosmogirl: http://www.cosmogirl.com/ Solo song you're most psyched about? Nick Carter's "Help Me" Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" and in MTV: http://www.mtv.com/news/polls/poll_extra/ Let us show our love and support for the BSB! Believe in them... KTBSPA:) Submitted by Ana from Romania Date: Thu Aug 22 12:05:56 2002 I'm sorry. I'm really very sorry... I still love them, no matter what, but if there is some truth to that article( and the NY Times isn't a tabloid),it's easy to see how much dammage it could cause their careers. Don't tell me you guys haven't noticed anything strange about them! Just check out the group pics at the fan galleries. when was the last one taken? And all the news bits and articles on this site, they're all about one of the guys. when did you see the last article about all of them? Doing someting TOGETHER? I don't mean to sound pathetic and I am sorry for being the only one who is pessimistic and believes she has good reasons to be. I don't mean to put you down. Submitted by marina from rio de janeiro RJ Brazil Date: Thu Aug 22 12:01:47 2002 I Like the articles, it shows what happened behind the stages that have caused so many problems for the boys, and knowing they have gone through all that makes me proud to be a fan. It also says they looked for new management and producers after they left the firm, and a band which is about to break up wouldn't do that. So I think it clears up the rumours. Submitted by Ana from Romania Date: Thu Aug 22 11:35:48 2002 I wish they just made things clear already! I know they can't stop for every rumour or remark but why, after all this time, do people think they are a puppet band?a boy band? is it me or are there more rumours about them than about any other band? Why do they let those things affect their careers so much? why do they lay low and let so much dirt be thrown in their faces? why do they choose to have confused fans? I am supprtive,we all are obviously! but how long do you all think we'll be able to take so much? Submitted by Ana from Romania Date: Thu Aug 22 11:18:23 2002 One day they say one thing and the next, everything changes. No wonder fans may lose trust. Our guys should get their business strategy in order because it sucks! the article underlined it, it didn't put an emphasis on the problem. because yes it is a problem. How can they do the same thing for years in a row and then just not get along anymore?! How can a band record an album without one of its members?! forgive me but I am very scared! I wish there weren't so much speculating and that things became clear. If they want to break up they should stop playing with our hearts already! I am very serious! too many ambiguous statements, too many long breaks! I don't even know what to think anymore. my last hope is that if they decide to break up, they'll have the courage to tell it themselves! First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 50 of 75