The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 66 of 75 Submitted by Crystal from Orlando Florida USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:34:10 2002 HEY BSB FANS! I was a little surprised at this article. I was under the impression that all was well and the guys were taking a little break and doing their own things. I am now even more confused. Also I am tired of the music indusry as well as some local radio stations here in Orlando not giving the BSB the love. They forget without BSB there would have been no Nsync or any Other Orlando based "boy Band". But despite what is going on I support thr BSB in all they do and hope they reappear in the music charts soon cause I miss them! Also remember you cannot always believe what you say. BSB fans we need to stick together and support the boys as we have always done. And unlike Nsync fans, we know the boys appreciate it cause they tell us so. Long live the BSB, We are behind you no matter what! Mature BSB FAN FOREVER!!!! Submitted by Kali Kay from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:33:43 2002 I don't have much to say... I do, but it will take to long and it's pointless to begin with. I just wanna say that this article is probably freaking a lot of fans out, which is unecessary. The amount of support these 5 guys have in beyond believable, and so in the end, they're gonna do absolutely amazing. Te media likes to do this. they make a big deal out of nothing, and really, there's nothing to fuss over right now. These guys are in the music biz. It's never easy, nothing ever goes smoothly, and right now, (assuming everything said is correct) they're just going over a bumpy patch in the road. I'd like to recommend to try and stay away from the tabloid junk. It just gets ya upset for nothing. So, to end this pointless comment, I'd like to say "Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive" and honestly, if you think positively, positive things will happen. that's a promise. Kali Submitted by zonie from Oakland CA USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:33:40 2002 I read the NY Times article and am glad that even a horribly reported article introduces the BSB fans to the business reality of the music industry. What the Boys have had to deal with up to now is only a small part of a larger movement in the entertainment world of consolidation and monopolization. What and how Kevin describes their position is so true: business demands on one side and artistic endeavor on the other. What the fans must always realize is fan dollars speak the loudest. It is the only thing the business mongols understand. So you show thumbs up with your dollar. Votes and presence matter but what you do with the dollar speaks mountains. On a personal note what I feel for the Boys is devotion as a fan. I love their music (even if the RIAA audioclip nazis made this website remove all their wonderful unheard works!!!)and I like the Guys. They've worked hard for where they are, even their downtime. Nick is doing the right thing to develope his musical talent, to record and promote his work. It will position him as well as the Group well with the fans while "male music" is currently confined to the single performers of John Mayer, Peter Yorn, Jack Johnson and all the rap/metal/hip bands out there. Everything has it's time and now is the time for BSB to make the music and the album they want. In another email to a BSB group I said that if anything, BSB fans are patient and will wait for them. Like a big glorious ocean, we accept all that is BSB, bathing it in love. Submitted by Camille from Toronto Ontario Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 20:25:07 2002 First of all: it's moments like these you realize how much money can effect people in so many different ways, and often times, it's a disappointing kind of actions they take...I don't know anything of what went on between BSB and Mr. Pearlman and groups labels and so forth, but as far as I'm concerned, there's at least one person in there who's intentions were to get as much money as possible, and that is just plainly SICK! Secondly, comparison between BSB and NSync: frankly, there is none. BSB is a vocal group, while NSync consists of Justin-LEAD singer backed up by 4 other guys. Whatever anyone say about BSB or Nick about him going solo: these people have minds of their own. They were given that to make their own decisions and figure out what makes them happy and what is best for themselves because if they don't, then money-grabbing sharks will just eat them alive as much as they can. So for Nick choosing the path that he's doing, quit ganging up on the guy for having the balls to stand out for what he wants and pursuing his own dreams and let the guy be. That's what true fans are, despite it all, despite all the money and publicity involved, or lacking thereof, a true fan will stand by their idol through thick and thin. BSB have been through hell, yeah we all know that. Why add to it by claiming how "wrong Nick's decisions are" for going solo. How it's not financially good for the group...as far as I'm concerned, money is just a bunch of papers given worth to, not by anyone of higher power, but by people. Dreams come first, and let BSB/Nick get that! Submitted by viridiana from lerdo durango Mexico Date: Mon Aug 19 20:10:32 2002 it makes me feel like i dont know but i suport them whatever they do and i will alwais keep all my bsb things like a bit of heaven even a very tiny poster is word $10000000000000000000... and even if they arent on mtv,mmusic,... i really dont care bacause I still love ´em and no mater what people say i wont change my mind so easily like "o nick solo, its the end" i think thats just bullshit. Submitted by Angela & Kimberli from Westfield MA USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:07:52 2002 First of all, thank you for giving us the opportunity to voice our opinion about this article. When we read it, boy were we irritated! After almost 10 years of working their butts off every single day, the BSB are entitled to a break. If they want to work on solo projects, then more power to them. As far as we are concerned, it gives us fans more to love about them. While we patiently wait for the new BSB CD, we can enjoy some new music from Nick. Even when they are all old and grey, after Brian is stuck in a wheelchair and Howie has had hip replacement surgery, they will still be the Backstreet Boys and we will still love them as much as ever!!! We have seen many of you at the concerts who love them as much as we do. Thank you for standing by them as we have. To the idiot who wrote this article, check your facts... AJ, Brian Kevin, Nick and Howie will be the Backstreet Boys even if they are not touring and putting out new CD's. To the people of Backstreet.net, again thank you for the opporutunity to react to the most ridiculous article we have ever read. Submitted by Amy from Minnesota USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:06:27 2002 The lost boys???? I didn't realize they were lost! Did anyone else??? I think they are five very talented guys with amazing voices. As a die-hard BSB fan I was well aware of most of this stuff before I read the article. The only thing that irratated me in this article was all the talk about Nick leaving the group. Just because he's doing a solo album does not mean he's leaving the BSB behind. I think it's great that he's getting the chance to do this on his own and I can't wait to hear it. I also can't wait to hear the new BSB album that they are working on as a GROUP!!! I think in light of all of this they should call the new album "Standing Strong"!I have no problems with the fact that Brian and Kevin are married and AJ is engaged, and if Leighanne wants to voice her opinions she has every right too. Everything these guys have gone through can only make them stronger. Honestly I don't know how they're able to deal with it all. I can't imagine it's easy living your life in the piblic eye and having everything you do examined under a microscope, and yet they are always honest. I will always support the BSB's in whatever they do. After all they've done for there fans they deserve it. Keep it up guys. BSB's #1 forever......KTBSPA!!!!! Submitted by Kathleen from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 20:02:23 2002 Mr. Azoff said that he had signed on to help the band members with their commitment to a long-term career. Whether that will happen remains to be seen, but Mr. Azoff is unconcerned with the current debate over tensions between the band and Mr. Carter. "Whether Nick is in the band or not, it doesn't frighten me," Mr. Azoff said. "The Eagles changed members three times, and it didn't hurt their career." ----------------------------------------------- Obviously something is very wrong since Mr. Azoff has taken the time to comment. And he is correct in his statement. The real voice that carries the band is AJ Mclean but it requires the rest of the members to make the Backstreet Boys work....with or without Nick. There are many 4 men group (past and present) that are great vocal harmony groups. Submitted by Sam from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:49:42 2002 Honestly guys, we all know you're not supposed to take the media seriously... I caught them fudging a bunch of facts in that article, if they can't even get the facts straight, such as the date the tickets for the B&B tour went on sale, how can we even take what they say seriously?? It's all for attention. Sam Submitted by Emily from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:45:10 2002 It is disgusting what people will do for money, This article made me ashamed to be part of the human race. Who treats people like that? "Could you please schedual your open heart surgery around the tour because we're not making enough money off of you and we want you to risk your health and your future well-being so that we can take advantage of you and screw you blind." WTF? These 5 guys deserve so much more respect then they get not just for their music but for all the shit they have gone through. I'm have never been more proud to call myself a fan of theirs. They will get what they deserve. i have faith in that. KTBSPA Submitted by Justine from Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 19:35:08 2002 Man. all I can say is that the BSB are WAY too good for the Music Industry. I makes me so sad to read about the way that they have been treated when THEY are the reason that so many other people have had success. I mean the article said that The Firm used the profits it made from BSB to make its self into the Empire that it is today. And Jive was not a very big label before the BSB became successful. The BSB were what allowed them to expand into the most successful independent label in history. Without BSB they wouldn't have gotten so big. Also BSB helped Mtv with TRL, and all the Teen magazines, and just the Music Industry in general by bringing back the Pop trend to music. Just remember that before BSB hit it big the Music Industry was in a major slump. I know that this might sound arrogant or biased since I'm a BSB fan but frankly it's the truth. These people who have been taking advantage of them and manipulating them should really be thanking them for everything that they have done. Instead they are just treated like disposable waste. It honestly makes me sick. I am so proud to be a fan of these five guys. They have survived this long in this brutal business and I know that they are capable of a truly legendary career. I have never looked up to them more than I do now after reading this article. KTBPA Submitted by maggie from Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 19:28:15 2002 I think that each of the members of BSB will eventually do solo projects whether it be acting, producing, writing or singing - BUT they will always be the most successful Pop band ever. I hope they will continue to make music together - but if not, I will still follow their careers and remain a fan forever. As for Leighanne Littrell - she does have a right to show and voice an interest in her husband's career - any other wife would of their husband would whether he be in show business or not. Just think about when and if they have children - His Family will come first. Mine would. Submitted by AJMcLeans_honey from Near Nick in Florida USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:27:34 2002 It think it is 99.9% truthful. http://gurlpages.com/ajmcleans_honey/jump.html Submitted by Laura from United Kingdom Date: Mon Aug 19 19:18:41 2002 After reading that article I realised (not that I didnt already) just how hard the boys work and how many obsticles they have had to overcome and they have done and become stronger for it. I keep hearing that people think there should be an album out before the end of the year and that it should be before Nicks solo album, but I dont think it needs to be that soon. There was quite a considerable break between Backstreet's Back and Millennium and Millennium turned out to be their most successful ablum. So, I dont think they need to release an album right now. That doesnt mean I dont want one coz I will listen to anything the boys want to release. I will be a BSB fan forever and I will support them all through their future projects. As for Nick releasing a solo album, I think it is a great thing. I personally cant make a comment about it being the right time. If Nick feels that to him it is the right time, then I respect that. it has been in some articles that he said he started writing over a break, so if he has put so much effort and attention into his album, then he should release it when he feels the time is right. He is doing it for his fans. he wants us to know the real him, what he's about and how he feels and deals with issues. he has put his heart and soul into this ablum and from what has been heard so far, it will be amazing. I personally cant wait to hear it. :o) Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:17:37 2002 melanie, i do agree with you, but we're just statin our own opinions. we, or at least i kno that bsb are just guys that happened to make it big. i kno they're not perfect. any1 wants to talk, email me livinginadream12@yahoo.com Submitted by Melanie from Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 19:12:43 2002 goodness i cant take this anymore!!!!!!!!!!! people!! say what you wanna say cause you know what? wutever you say, no matter if its good or bad, there is nothing we can do to "put backstreet at number 1" the only thing we can do is keep the backstreet pride alive....how?!?! do wutever you freaking want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! once again...the backstreet boys are 5 normal guys who got into a career that spread the news about them all over the world. of corse there are gunna be rumors, of corse there are gunna times where things go wrong. these guys are perfect in our dreams...but not in reality!! get it!!!!! they admit their not perfect themselves!!!! so say wutever u want to say in ur opinions but really, your just telling other fans wut u think about the boys...and yet not doing nething about it. 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Message converted to lowercase) Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:13:43 2002 Wow, i just read over what all of you guyz had to say and i was so impressed. i do believe that bsb has the strongest and most supportive fans. a lot of ppl are angry at nick for releasing a solo album rite now, but i think it's great, b/c if nick releases his solo album first, then the crowd will probably focus on bsb too b/c nick is a member of bsb. if anything, nick releasing the solo album first will help bsb sell more albums and make this album EVEN STRONGER. and i really liked the point on what jacob shared on sayin how bsb does somany great things just like nick with saving the ocean and howie with the lupus found. but once when something like nick gettin arrested happens, it immediately gets scrutinized and the criticizm begins. knowing all the things that have happended to the boys, i am def. going to stand by them during their whole music careers. i have a feeling their new album is going to be the best. and bsb is not going downhill. they're not over. and n'sync isn't better. PROOF: on jojo's rear end countdown for 2001, KIIS FM IN CALIFORNIA, BSB STILL NAILED THE #1 SPOT AND N'SYNC CAME IN 2ND. KTBSPA. the boys are stronger than ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by BSB 4 eva from NY USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:08:20 2002 BSB will live forever, they've been through worser times than this, and they will be on TOP once again........BSB 4 life Submitted by Liane from Des Plaines Illinois USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:05:56 2002 Ya know, about two hours ago I posted what I thought about the article and the boys, and since then I have read all the opinions before mine and after mine. I agree with a lot of what has been said but I also disagree with some things that have been said. For instance, I agree when people say that they don’t think Nicks solo project is a good idea, but at the same time I support it. I mean Nick isn’t going anywhere. He is doing something different by himself. Last time I checked that was called a “SIDE PROJECT”. A lot of you have been saying it’s bad publicity and to some degree I understand that considering all the BS that has been going on. But think of it this way: Bad publicity is better than no publicity at all. And right now BSB can use some publicity. As far as his album goes, I support him 110% because I know he isn’t “going solo” he just doing something solo. And now that I think about it, I think most of you are hearing and seeing the word solo and immediately think it means Nick is quitting. Lets define solo: alone, by one’s self, without help. Hell! I’ll even get the dictionary’s definition for you. ……. Ok here it is: solo adv (1712): without companion: alone (fly~) That’s it. Word for word! Now, look at that again. Please, tell me where it says “leaving” “breaking up” “over”. Oh you can’t because it’s not in there. So lets get the “solo” means “leaving” out of our head realize he his just experimenting ….no big deal! As far as everything else goes: why don’t we just forget about what the article said. Most of us already knew that anyway, and anybody that lets what that article said affect them or get to them needs to calm down, because what a reporter says doesn’t have the power to change our support for BSB. I get teased a lot by friends (mostly guys) because I am a fanatic of them and I show it. Every year, the same kid asks me “You still like the Backstreet Boys” and every year I have answered “NO!” Because I don’t just like them, I love them, support them and most of all I respect them. I don’t let other peoples opinions matter tome or affect me in any way, shape, or form. I believe that if you’re a true fan, you’re always a fan. So instead of critiquing what other people have said and getting pissed of at each other and the writer, we should just ignore it and keep on loving the guys that give us fantastic music. We should keep on supporting them in anything they do. The Backstreet Boys are always there for us through their music so lets be there for them through out support, and faith in them. If anyone doesn’t quite follow what I have been trying to say, it’s as simple as this KEEP THE BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE!!!!! That’s all we have to do! Just keep supporting them and everything will be ok. P.S. I’d love to know what you think of what I had to say, so please let me know. bsbfreak@wideopenwest.com Submitted by anonymous from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 19:03:39 2002 Hey Fans, Does anyone know what happened with the group after Nick said he wanted to do a solo album? I mean really know what happened? We're all critics since we each have our own opinion, but what about the rumors? First, the guys were cool with it, then Brian told Nick to leave the group bla bla. These r all rumors. Does anyone have the inside scoop? No. We don't know what happened and waht the heck's going on, so we just believe what we choose to. These things r getting way out of control. Imagine the position the guys must be in. Thede situations are wild and it's hard to know the real truth. I've said this before and I'll say again: the only thing the fans can do right now is KTBSPA, support our fave group like crazy, and vote to get them back to their place and throne, the no. 1 position on da charts. These are the prices to fame, so we gotta trust the Backstreet Boys. ~*An Adoring Backstreet Fan~* First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 66 of 75