Are Their Days Numbered?

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 29 of 50 Submitted by Lulu from San Gabriel CA USA Date: Fri Dec 24 18:20:57 1999 I'll try and keep this short so everyone who reads this doesn't get bored. I'm sick of critics saying that the days are numbered for the Backstreet Boys and other boy groups. If BSB's days were numbered, then they would've been gone about a year ago. But they aren't gone and it's because they have something those other short-lived groups lacked: talent. And I know that they are growing with their audience. The Millennium album was much more mature than the first album proving that they will last as long as they keep making good music and improving as they have already. And nothing makes them any different from other groups out there like Blink 182, except for the fact that their music genre is different. So how come people aren't saying that groups like Blink aren't going to be gone soon? Why are critics attacking only pop groups? It doesn't make any sense. And I know that I will never tire of their music because it is the type of music I listen to. I'm not really into that hip hop and rap and stuff which is starting to dominate music more and more, so I won't be the type of person to lose interest and forget about the Backstreet Boys. Even though I'm a teeny-bopper, as critics call anyone who's 10-15 years old (even though I don't like other teen groups or artists like, obviously, 'N Sync, Britney Spears, LFO, and Christina Aguilera-even though I do think she's a very good singer), I still listen to adult contemporary stations that also play BSB. And I know many other people who do not just like BSB for their looks but for their talent. Their very good looks are just an added bonus. =) So I know that as long as there are people out there who have the same interests as me, the Backstreet Boys will be around for a long time to come. Feel free to e-mail me if you agree or disagree with me. I'd love to hear everyone's comments and opnions. And I promise I won't get mad at you if you disagree. =) Thanks for listening! =) Submitted by Steph from Somewhere La USA Date: Fri Dec 24 17:35:39 1999 As accurate as that is for most boybands, the bsb are an acception to the rules without a doubt! Their music is maturing along with their audience, and people of all ages enjoy the melodies,harmonies,ect. They are not New Kids On The Block and its about time they were aknowledged as more than a "Boy Band", and more of a "Pop Vocal Harmony Group" they have worked their butts off in this industry and deserve alot more respect than they are being given. Sure they are rich, sure they got fans, but they also require respect. Nsync is a cookie-cutter pre-fab group, along with many others. No I dont think their days are numbered, I believe they have just begun to take over... Submitted by Nat from Newmarket Ont Canada Date: Fri Dec 24 17:28:28 1999 Hey! I suppose I'm in between on my opinion of the article. It seems as though the music industry are being flooded with boy bands and the BSB don't seem to be as "original" and many people are forgetting that they started the new pop era. Too many bands are coming up and creaitng competition for the BSB. ALso rock music is definitly coming back with Woodstock this year, peopel can't get enuff of groups like Limp Bizkit and I'm even finding myself, a devoted Pop teeny bopper listenign to punk and rock, this does not meean in any way, my love for the boys have diminished. The boys ticket sales and record sales are still high, the demand is still there and as long as us BSB fans stick together and support our boys I think the BSB are capable for lasting much longer than six months....but if we give up on them the author of the article will be proven correct. Let's not let that happen. Submitted by Cindy from somewhere NC USA Date: Fri Dec 24 17:26:16 1999 While most critics (the disgruffled, grumpy, mean old men/women who insult us this way) always seem to get things right in the end, I don't believe they are right with this one! The Backstreet Boys, so annoyingly called a "boy band", have been around since '93 and haven't gone away yet. And, if you notice, practically every person who has written in this before me believes the BSB will stay. These are all Backstreet fans. If the fans want the guys to stay, they will. I believe that the fans is what keeps the Boys going, 'cause they so willingly call us "larger than life." I, personally, cannot wait for the newcoming album next year. I have bought tickets from tickets.com for the charities to 2 of their shows, and I have been to 2 millennium concerts already. Probably thousands of fans pay loads of money for Spring Concerts from scalpers. If the fans are willing to keep the backstreet pride alive, its going to stay. Thats not to say the boys will never break up from a fight between them or something... but I think that with their mixture of great personalities, they can do anything. The BSB have taken the world head on, which I think is wonderful. I wanna thank every fellow loyal fan. The ones who stay with BSB no matter how many new cute groups of 5 guys come out, the ones who will buy every piece of merchandise, pay thousands for a chance to spend the night with the guys at a sold out show, and the ones who keep the backstreet pride alive. As the Backstreet Boys themselves say "As long as there'll be music, we'll be comin' back again!" Even when the boys break up (it'll happen sooner or later, which it'll be LATER), at least 3 of them will be solo artists!!! So the pride will last, as far as I'm concerned. Come on Boys, come on fans, lets prove these old farts of critics wrong!!!! ~KTBPA~ Submitted by Cindy from somewhere NC USA Date: Fri Dec 24 17:25:37 1999 While most critics (the disgruffled, grumpy, mean old men/women who insult us this way) always seem to get things right in the end, I don't believe they are right with this one! The Backstreet Boys, so annoyingly called a "boy band", have been around since '93 and haven't gone away yet. And, if you notice, practically every person who has written in this before me believes the BSB will stay. These are all Backstreet fans. If the fans want the guys to stay, they will. I believe that the fans is what keeps the Boys going, 'cause they so willingly call us "larger than life." I, personally, cannot wait for the newcoming album next year. I have bought tickets from tickets.com for the charities to 2 of their shows, and I have been to 2 millennium concerts already. Probably thousands of fans pay loads of money for Spring Concerts from scalpers. If the fans are willing to keep the backstreet pride alive, its going to stay. Thats not to say the boys will never break up from a fight between them or something... but I think that with their mixture of great personalities, they can do anything. The BSB have taken the world head on, which I think is wonderful. I wanna thank every fellow loyal fan. The ones who stay with BSB no matter how many new cute groups of 5 guys come out, the ones who will buy every piece of merchandise, pay thousands for a chance to spend the night with the guys at a sold out show, and the ones who keep the backstreet pride alive. As the Backstreet Boys themselves say "As long as there'll be music, we'll be comin' back again!" Even when the boys break up (it'll happen sooner or later, which it'll be LATER), at least 3 of them will be solo artists!!! So the pride will last, as far as I'm concerned. Come on Boys, come on fans, lets prove these old farts of critics wrong!!!! ~KTBPA~ Submitted by summer from ORANGE TX U.S.A Date: Fri Dec 24 16:38:54 1999 I THINK BSB IS DIFERANT THEN ALL THE OTHER GROUPS !!! THEY PAVED THE WAY FOR NSYNC AND 98* ECT . BSB MUSIC HAS MUTERED AS THEY GET OLDER ! THEY IMPROVE EVERY ALBEM ! MORE AND MORE PPL OF ALL AGES ARE GROWIN TO LOVE THE BSB JUST AS LITTEL 13 YEAR OLD TEENS AND YOUNGER DO ! PPL LIKE THEM FORM ALL AGES 1TO 97 ! BSB WELL BE AROUND AS LONG AS THEY MAKE MUSIC AS A GROUP OR ON THERE OWN ! PPL WELL STELL BUY BSB ALBEM!!!! LOVE , SUMMER Submitted by christina from minneapolis mn us Date: Fri Dec 24 16:24:38 1999 i think the person who wrote this article is very ignorant and doesn't know what he's talking about Submitted by Kristen from portland oregon USA Date: Fri Dec 24 16:23:14 1999 I think that this article is completely true in every way. Pop music is really big these days and I'm afraid it won't be big for long, every thing and everybody has those special moments. I'm afraid of the Backstreet Boys losing their young audience. Most of pop listeners are young teens. If BSB lose that, than they won't be too big. I feel that the Backstreet Boys are not one of the "boy bands" They're so much different. They don't fit into a specific range (pop, rock...) they have every kind of music. I really hate it when somebody compares them to N'SYNC, they're two different groups and they really don't have much in common. I feel if the BSB are going to still make that great music and still be little girls idols, they can be big in five years or so. I don't think anyone's going to forget these guys, they're just way too talented to put aside! (by the way, this website's great!) Thank you, Kristen Submitted by Nicole from Long Island New York United States Date: Fri Dec 24 16:13:24 1999 Hey Backstreet.net readers. I am very upset by this article. The think that I hate or dislike most about these types of articles is how they compare BSB or any other group to past groups who have lost fame or however you'd like to put it. In my personal opinion, I think that the Backstreet Boys will be around for a long time. I think they have the confidence and internal strength to keep up the good work. Another one of my personal opinions is that 'N Sync will be gone in a period of 1-3 years. I've seen them on appearences and they don't seem to be working as hard as Backstreet Boys. In my eyes, it looks like their just having fun. Please, don't send me hate mail if you disagree...remember, these are my PERSONAL OPINIONS. One other pop artist I think will be around for a while is Christina Aguilera. Being a singer (not famous or professional), she is very talented and I admire her. I don't think Britney Spears will be here for a long time. Her voice is good but nothing special. Most of her fame came from the consperacy about if she had plastic surgery or not. Once again, these are my opinions. I hope you'll respect my thoughts and I hope you won't send me hate mail. Merry Christmas...Happy Holidays...Happy New Year! PS- I love those pictures of BSB in their underwear!! Can you say hotties???? Submitted by Aeryn Nightsinger from Hell Up Yours Date: Fri Dec 24 15:38:11 1999 I think that, while they may say and wish otherwise, that Backstreet will eventually break up. Eventually is the keyword. I think they can maybe squeeze one or two more albums out, but they are real people and they need real lives. I mean, Kevin is what, 28? Most 28 year olds already have a family by now! I do think, however, that unlike NKOTB, their break up will be a friendly, it's time to move on - we had a good time - we'll still keep in touch - deal. First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 29 of 50