The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 35 of 75 Submitted by perin from long island ny USA Date: Thu Aug 29 01:20:24 2002 i'm glad that this article was written; i'm tired of being left in the dust on what's happening with the boys. possibly the most disturbing part of that article, at least in my eyes, was the fact that the boys are recording demos WITHOUT NICK. this kind of hurts me, and it brings into light the possible problems that may arise (and most likely already have arisen) as a result of nick's solo career. i read the z100 interview with nick (i was sadly out of town and could not hear it for myself ::weeps::), and i noticed nick refering to the other guys as "them" (most notably when he said, "i mean, it's just taking a lot longer to work on an album for THEM, so right now i'm going to be releasing some stuff for myself"). wait a minute, what happened to "us," nick? it seems to me that the lines have been clearly drawn. nick, while technically still a member of the backstreet boys, does not feel as if he is one with the guys anymore, whether this is conscious or subconscious. while the backstreet boys may or may not break up over nick's solo career, i don't think it's good for the guys for nick to be doing this. i think it's great that he wants to do things himself for a change, you know, but i'm finding _that the way he's doing it_ is detrimental to the backstreet boys as a group. he's constantly not being seen with the guys...something's up, people. whatever it is, i don't quite like it. i, therefore, am NOT supporting nick's solo carrer. "help me" is a great song, and i wish him luck and hope he kicks justin timberlake's bleachblonde ass, but i will NOT be feeding into the frenzy and buying his cd. i may download it, but i will not give my parents' hard-earned money for something that could ruin the boys as a group. my biggest fear right now is that the group won't last through this. my second biggest fear is that they'll wind up having to replace nick (i never DREAMED that this may happen until it was mentioned in the article). they either go on as the backstreet boys, retire from the music industry, or go on without nick. if they replace nick, i'll never forgive them. you can't replace ten years. if nick really is hurting the guys, then hell, he should try to work it out with the other four or just leave the group. what must be considered is what's best for the GROUP. if the other guys decide to proceed as a group of four, then i'll support them all the way. as long as they don't REPLACE nick, then i'll continue to support them. this isn't menudo, people! you can't go around replacing group members! i'll be their fan until the day i drop dead, be that tomorrow or 70 years from now...but there are some things that i will not support. i have faith that the boys will make it through this whole mess and make it through stronger than ever, but i'm not getting my hopes up. i've been crushed so many times by so many people by putting too much faith into things. with backstreet, my lifeline and one of the only things keeping me alive, it's just too risky to be optimistic. ermm...well...that's my two cents. Submitted by Stephanie from Canada Date: Thu Aug 29 00:43:38 2002 As far as that article goes, the BSB are leaders. They lead the pop revoloution back into North America. Leaders go through all the trials and tribulations, the stereo-typing, and get all the shit. They have to smooth out all the wrinkles and creases, so of course they are gonna have problems, and make mistakes. Maybe if they hadn't of been so eager to jump ship from Wright Stuff and distinguish them selves from nsync they would find themselves in an entirely new situation. You know what, they probably have changed or come undone. They were just boys when they started in the industry, they had other people, older, wiser, and probably much more experienced then they (BSB) are today, calling all the shots. But boys turn into men and like everybody they wanna stretch their wings and try it on their own, making a lot of mistakes along the way. Nsync doesn't have that problem because BSB did it for them. Although, a lot has to be said that of the two bands, at least BSB has maintained their integrity, we don't see BSB dolls,lip gloss, beanie bears and a lot of other crap. They are not mass produced and will probably be like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith, around until the end of time! That is, unless they let their wives, families, egos and personal problems control their destiny, and not the love of the music, because i promise that the very second their love of music goes out of it, the whole world will know and react accordingly. Submitted by christina from ny USA Date: Thu Aug 29 00:16:30 2002 Leighanne sucks!!!!! Submitted by Shawna from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 23:51:52 2002 I read a few days ago on popdirt.com that it was brian and not the rest of the backstreet boys who made that ultimatum to nick about him dropping his solo album or be out of the group. It kind of implied that it was in the heat of the moment and wasn't something brian meant after thinking about it. I still think it was a mean thing to say. Plus someone on here said that the guys didn't know about nick's solo cd till recently. that's a lie. He's had the record deal for years and we have all known for probably a year if not more, so why didn't they tell him they had a problem with it when he got his solo deal? I think they have just started to realize that they are starting to lose momentum cuz they have been gone so long and need to make up for black and blue not being as good as the other cds and all of a sudden they don't want nick to have a solo cd cuz it will make them have to wait that much longer. Submitted by Amanda from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 23:39:39 2002 Read the Billboard article on this website it clearly says that Black and Blue sold 5.4 million copies not 8 million, but all of you still don't get the difference between sales and what's stocked in stores. What we should focus on is that the media shouldn't be making that out to be a failure. Yeah it's way less than Millenium and their other records but most artists still don't sell that many copies. Nsync, also has two lead singers JC and Justin. JC I think has an amazing voice (way better than Justin)- just like Brian and AJ have way better voices than Nick (no offence to Nick fans). But having great voices isn't all that it's about in the music industry anymore. Charisma and popularity matteras much, if not more than actual singing ability. I know I'm probably gonna piss people off by saying this but I really don't think Nick's solo album is going to be a big hit. He may be kinda like Aaron, but he just doesn't have the appeal or hype that Justin seems to have. For whatever reason the music industry insiders, the media and mainstream audiences (men &women of all ages and races) seem to have caught on to Nsync and Justin. While Nick and BSB are still trying to get beyond teen girls and mature women- Nsync has gained acceptance among men, non-pre-teen women and urban audiences. When we read about BSB, you can bet that a mention of NSYNC is sure to follow. It used to be true that in reverse if someone mentioned Nsync, you would hear about BSB. But not anymore. The media reports, jokes and mentions Nsync almost entirely w/out talking about BSB. That's scary b-cuz it means BSB isn't in theirminds anymore. And for the last time-nobody said Kevin and Brian shouldn't have got married-we all just said that it didn't mean they should 1.) Take over two years off for extended honeymoons (none of us leave are jobs to do that) and 2.) They (Brian) shouldn't let their wives be involved in business desicions that are none of their business. And NO! it isn't a wife's right to get into her husbands business. None of our boyfiends/spouses come down to our jobs and tell us how to do them so why should leighanne! Submitted by Tanya from South Brunswick NJ USA Date: Wed Aug 28 23:03:45 2002 As upset as I was after reading the artice, I really think that it made everyone, BSB fans and other people alike, really stop and think about what this article was trying to say. The reporter may have been trying to show people some reasons why BSB wasnt as popular as "other groups" *cough*Nsync*cough*, but i really think that the person could have found a better way to put his thoughts. I bet any money that if the article was about Nsync and their struggles it would NOT have been written the same way; they would probably find any way that they could to sugar coat the problems or have nothing be Nsyncs fault. I read that one Nsync fan's post and she was 100% right about what she said about BSB. Like it or not, anyone can see that BSB is WAY more fan-oriented and caring than Nsync; they seem to have sacrificed being #1 to really try to reach out and make an impact on their fan's lives. Nsync seems to care only about publicity and what makes them look good, which has gotten them to be more popular than BSB, but I think they look horrible as human beings. everyone seems to overlook everything Backstreet Boys have done for their fans, maybe because its not "cool" to like them or talk positively about them. Whatever people say, BSB fans should come together, not fight, because we know in our hearts why we love the Boys and true fans wont let anybody lose those feelings. KTBSPA! ~tanya~ oh, and i wish the best of luck to Nick on his solo career! along with alot of other people, i think this is the time for BSB to make a comeback and not go seperate ways, but if the case is the Boys needing time to spend with family, other projects, and Nick will have some free time, he should follow his dreams and do whatever he wants! I know that I will respect him and support him in whatever he does, because I love him not just for being a member of BSB and having a breathtaking voice, but as the person he seems to be! Submitted by Carla Burgara from Los Angeles California USA Date: Wed Aug 28 22:04:19 2002 Hey! all bsb fans I think that the songs of nick are better then justin because he can not rap and nick can sing rock why justin what to copy nick he can not sing i don't what to get nsync fans mad i'm just telling the truth that's all sorry if i did't spell something right that's all i can say bye! KTBSPA! Submitted by Fan4Life from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 21:33:30 2002 What makes me upset is how a lot of BSB fans get so caught up in the nsync/bsb battle that i feel like no one respects the music anymore. People are saying "Buy Nick's album so it beats Justin's..even if you don't support him going solo" Um...hello? Am I the only one who sees something wrong in that statement? I mean yea, I can bet that Nick would LOVE to see him outsell Justin, but hell, i know that i wouldn't be satisfied if i knew that my fans were only buying my record to make justin look bad. I've been a backstreet fan since they made it big here, so yea, I lived through the "clonning" of backstreet which yeilded nsync, and yes like most of you it was, and still is, upsetting. But the reason why Nsync does so much better is because their fans aren't caught up in the fact that they were copied off of. Now yea, they weren't coppied off of like backstreet... but the fact that the fans are dwelling on how to beat nsync has a negative effect. By being a backstreet fan i used to feel like part of this big group, a family. Everyone would talk about the concerts they went to, send out hot pics, and so on. But lately I don't enjoy it because of all of this bullshit that goes on. What drew us into bsb to begin with? For me it was their voices; we all know they have amazing talent that is not comparable with anyone else. Also maybe their good looks, what LITTLE we see of their personalities and so on. Why can't people forget about Nsync and start loving and respecting BSB again? I'm not trying to bash anyone here, and I can easily see how people get caught up in this debate between the bands. But seriously, is it worth it? Backstreet and Nsync NEVER made rivals of each other. Yea bsb were offended by Nsync being created, but they never made rivals. WE THE FANS created the rivalry. This rivalry pushes BSB to create albums faster to keep up with NSYNC so they don't fall behind. ANd FINALLY they are taking a well deserved break to write an album the way THEY want it done and WHEN they want it done, and they get criticized, not only by the media, but also by fans. It's horrible. I was reading a post from an nsync fan on this site and while i still don't know what she was doing on backstreet.net if she's an avid nsync fan, she was absolutely right. She said that BSB give so much to their fans and we don't respect it. She wishes that Nsync would do something like write a song for the fans, thanking them for everything. They're just trying to make good music that we'll enjoy, and yet it seems like that's not good enough. I'm sorry if i sound really negative here, and I definately am not talking about ALL bsb fans. I just think some people need to wake up and realize that the music is what counts. And the fact that they worked hard for 10 years to get where they're at, LET THEM TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY IT! Let them experiment on their own, let them get married, let them spend time apart...because if we do that with no drama, they'll have an easier time bringing us the good music that we love. Submitted by Jessica from Kissimmee FL USA Date: Wed Aug 28 19:44:04 2002 I think that Nick's going solo is a good thing because, as much as we love the BSB, we all know that inevitably, they will leave. Granted, it may not be for a long time yet, but they're getting on in years, and they probably want to start slowing down, start a family, all that stuff. I love them more than anything(you have NO idea) and I really wish that they could stay around forever. But untill we realize that they can't dance and sing like that when they reach 40 or so, they won't ever be more than what they are. I'm sure that their music will stick around, but if we don't let them be more than 5 talented guys that DANCE, they won't ever be more. We all know they have talent either way, so let them do what they want, as long as they keep putting out good music, because that's what all of this is about. And if you're not liking what I'm saying, just remember that this is an opinion and think about yourself in their position. Just think about it all for a second,..... Submitted by Emma from Tampa MD USA Date: Wed Aug 28 19:06:49 2002 You know what??? Nsync can kiss my ass! They SUK!!! They're such a BSB rip-off that sounds like road kill. I'm all for Nick's solo and the boy's new CD. And no matter what, we should all know and recognize how great Backstreet is, and the attention and respect they each deserve!! Rock on boys!! Keep doin your thing~we LOVE it!! Love Peave Backstreet, *~Emma~* Submitted by JoJo from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 19:01:13 2002 Vote for Nick at Billboard.com. The poll's about which pop album coming out in the upcoming weeks are u most looking forward to. vote at: http://www.billboard.com/billboard/poll/poll_question.jsp Submitted by Aliyya from Wash, D.C. USA Date: Wed Aug 28 18:57:51 2002 U know what? I am SO sick and tired of Nstynk ripping off BSB left and right. EVERY SINGLE LITTLE THING BSB does, they gotta try to do. It's undeniable. Just look now...BSB have been quiet, working on their new album, and now u know who has been quiet too, just waiting for BSB's next move. And just because BSB's blonde one goes solo, Nstynk's fake blonde one just has to do it too. And Pustin has to bring the whole music industry along with him, because he is so unprepared and has no idea what he's doing. So he needs PLENTY of help. On the other hand, Nick's REFUSAL to take collaborations shows his courage and creative ability. I think it just goes to show just how good Nick is at what he does, and how fake Nstynk and their members are. KTBSPA all the way! Submitted by Maria from Pittsburgh PA USA Date: Wed Aug 28 18:44:07 2002 The article made me really sad, but more determined than ever in my love and admiration for BSB. I'll be glad to support Nick's efforts, though I think he's hurting the schedule for the next BSB album. I can't wait for new music from BSB. Keep the faith. Submitted by Jessica from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 17:56:50 2002 Don't worry about Justin, even my nsync-likeing friends thinks his britney rip off song sucks. And he's number one on like all the countdowns in New York. Submitted by L from San Francisco CA USA Date: Wed Aug 28 17:40:13 2002 Hey BSB Fans!! Please Please Please... if you guys are true fans, you would support Nick on his solo project no matter what!! MY BIGGEST CONCERN is that Justin Timberlake is gonna steal Nick's spotlight with his solo lp!! SO ALLL BSB FANS... KTBPA AND VOTE FOR NICK'S VIDEO ON TRL WHEN IT COMES OUT, BUY THE ALBUM, REQUEST HIM ON RADIO STATIONS... SUPPORT HIM IN EVERY WAY YOU CAN!! Submitted by H from LoLa fl USA Date: Wed Aug 28 17:34:29 2002 Ignore the drama & support the boys! And check this out: I ran across the website that is supporting Nick Carter to perform at the mtv vmas too. i doubt the petition would get nick to perform but it'd give the boy some publicity which it seems n sync members are hogging up. Hmm.... so go here: http://www.petitiononline.com/nickvmas/petition.html for the petition it takes 20 SECONDS if not less. And it has to be signed pretty quick because the vmas ARE thursday. Submitted by BSB Fan $eva from United Kingdom Date: Wed Aug 28 17:32:03 2002 Hey everyone!This has nothing to do with the article but I thought y'all might like to know that one of the radio stations here in London did a contest between Nicks new single and Justins new single and the listeners had to vote 4 which one they wanted to hear.NICK WON!!!!!Looks like he's gona do really well here in the UK 2! Submitted by Colleen from harrisburg PA USA Date: Wed Aug 28 16:40:09 2002 To Theresa from shawnee, first off, Nick can stay with the firm if he wants. He can make a solo album if he wants. He is not deserting the band by doing this. He isn't 13 anymore. Nick is 22 years old and can make decisions on his own. It's not like it was a bad decision. He wants to live something out that he has had to keep inside of him a long time. Aj went and did the johnny no-name thing. he's been wanting to do something solo for a long time and he did it and came back to the group. Nick would never desert bsb. Don't forget Nick said himself that the only way bsb will break up is if one of them dies. Nick already had songs recorded when bsb didn't start recording their new album. Nick doesn't have to do want other people want him to. He is his own person (that's why i love the guy). I hope his solo album does very well to shut up all the media and loser fans that think nick made a bad decision. Submitted by BSB FAN'S MOM from Massachusetts USA Date: Wed Aug 28 16:36:04 2002 My daughter us 15 and a huge BSB fan. I am also a huge fan. I think that the boys are great. As far as the boys alienating their fans by getting married, I don't tnink that is true. My daughter's favorite is Brian, and she was happy for him when he got married. I think most teens are intelligent enough to realize that they are real people who want the things that everyone else does. Marriage, a family the house and white picket fence. As far as AJ admitting he has a alcohol and depression problem. I think that he is a wonderful special person for having the courage to admit to the world that he needed some help. I think he is a great role model to the fans. He showed them that no matter who you are, or what is expected from you, that if you need help you should ask for it. I think the Backstreet Boys are the best. They got the shaft from their label when their label signed Nsync. The label and Mr. Perlman made millions off the boys in the first couple years but the boys only got thousands. I think they got the shaft because they had the courage to speak up and say "We are not being treated fairly." I think that is was the label's fault for not promoting them as much as they did Nsync. Submitted by Lorin from USA Date: Wed Aug 28 16:30:14 2002 I just thought I'd warn "the clueless," that anyone can write anything! Half the interviews that we read online I am getting the feeling they are being made up. And anyone can say that they know anyone, that they are friends with this one or that one, just because they write it, doesn't make it truth. You, the fans, have to realize fiction vs Nonfiction because obviously you don't know it! Why are we still chatting about a NY Times article? Who the hell cares? I bet you sit worrying more about worthless crap than listening to your Backstreet Boys CDs. Backstreet.net is loosing its fans to backstreet sites like DLS (Which by the way rocks!) because all anyone does on Backstreet.net is worry and talk about rumors like there's no tomorrow. GROW UP, support Brian, Kevin, Nick, Howie, and AJ. Just try and KTBSPA!!!! First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 35 of 75