The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 52 of 75 Submitted by Rose-Anne from blairstown nj USA Date: Thu Aug 22 09:41:55 2002 hey everyone. i have been a die-hard bsb fan for as long as i can remember, and whether bsb breaks up or not, i will always be their biggest fan. i bought that paper, and read it over and over, and i love nick and everything, but i really dont understand y he would want to go solo. i understand that he wants to prove that he can do good on his own, but i think he's proved that he can be successful in anything he does anyway. i think that if he goes solo, it might hurt bsb's act...i'm not sure about that, cuz aj didnt hurt bsb's act with his alcoholism, brian and kevin didnt hurt bsb's act when they got married, and nick didnt hurt it with the whole nightclub thing. but i'm not sure about his solo act. if u have any statements for me, e-mail me please :) ktbspa! Submitted by Nikki from USA Date: Thu Aug 22 09:41:25 2002 I think the article shows us exactly how ruthless the music industry can be. It's not about 'five guys trying tolive out their dreams.' It's about money, publicity, and fame. The Backstreet Boys are a group of extremely talented guys that have worked incredibly hard to get to where they are. Their managers were just taking advantage of the guys fame and their fans. They didn't care about anything but the money. And I don't entirely agree with the title of the article. I don't think that BSB is a pop sensation that came undone. I think their a pop sensation that will be around forever. Submitted by Nick from Champaign Illinois USA Date: Thu Aug 22 09:10:26 2002 I think this article had some truth to it. Most artists are just puppets so other people can become rich.As for the article, everyone has the right to voice their opinions. So us as fans read it, and move on. Trust in our Boys' to be there for us, just like we are there for them. Nick's solo album is perfect timing. After his album is released, the Boys' album will be released, and it will show everyone that the Backstreet Boys are a group, and it will mean more to the fans and them, because no matter what happens in life, they will be able to work through it and deliver the best album ever. I've supported the Boys' since Quit Playing Games came out, and I will support them for a long time. And now it's time to support Nick with his solo career, AJ being sober, and Kevin and Brian with their new lives as a family. Submitted by Eleonore from - - Sweden Date: Thu Aug 22 08:56:52 2002 I agree with Joyce from WA also. No matter what anyone says or writes no matter how much experts they say they are I wont care! I am 22 years old and I will always appriciate BSB's music no matter what happends to them. I will always listen to their music, and I will always be happy for whatever decicions they make in their life. Weather it is getting children getting married or making a solo album. I will not let BSB down after being a fan for 7 years. Submitted by Katherine from Stockton-On-Tees United Kingdom Date: Thu Aug 22 07:29:18 2002 This article just shows how insensitive and manipulative record and management companies can be just to make themselves money. It makes me angry to think that the Backstreet Boys have been treated in such a way, and they will only be the tip of the iceberg. I can't understand why they put up with such treatement, or why they didn't tell us, the fans, what was going on. If I knew they didn't want to release a Hits album, i wouldn't have bought it and I'm sure many others would be the same. The truth about what goes on behind the scence in record companies should be revealed to everyone, as things like this shouldn't be allowed to happen to anyone. I just hope that, with the support from the fans, Backstreet will make it through these obstacles and go on for many more years. KTBSBPA! Submitted by Karen from Wodonga Victoria Australia Date: Thu Aug 22 03:32:29 2002 I agree with Joyce WA USA. We have here in Australia the tall poppy syndrome. This is where people are built up by the media as something special only to be torn down once they become big. The fact that there are so many detrimental articles on the boys just shows how big they really are. I believe that they will come back bigger and better than ever. They just need time to re-group and get back on track. Have faith and be ready to show your support. I am a 30 year old fan and have been since 1997. They are one of the few groups, like ABBA, that I will love forever. Submitted by Vanessa from Florida USA Date: Thu Aug 22 02:33:05 2002 I was somewhat sadned by this article, but it surely wasn't a bad one. It just shows again what kind of industry it can be. You either work like a machine making millions of dollars (of which you're not even gonna see much) and lose your identity, or hit the road...as cold and hard as that. And the media's there just to create conflict and friction. To think these guys have endured all this and more, broken free and kept on truckin, is just admirable to me. They've showed everyone that they're not the "throw in the towel" kinda band. I personally think they still got years to come and we definitely haven't heard the last of them. Submitted by Annie from Brisbane Queensland Australia Date: Thu Aug 22 02:20:15 2002 hey, this is annie here... well...what can i say? alot of the info may be true..but what they said about backstreet isn't true. backstreet aint backstreet without all five members...we all know that is true. so who cares what he or anyone else thinks...seriously. we know and love them...for who they are, what music they produce and the band they are so that should be all that matters! Submitted by Melynda from Somewhere in Canada Date: Thu Aug 22 01:34:48 2002 Hey! I read that article on my e-mail about two days ago. I think that suck that the media think like that about the boys. Personally I really don’t care what people say about them( The Media). But deep inside my heart, I think it was low from the New York Times. Since 1993, the Backstreet Boys being into ups and downs. Like Brian’s heart surgery, deaf of some family members and friends, A.J in rehab and Nick with is problem with the law (You all know what I am talking about. No need to say more). But that doesn't mean that the Backstreet Boys are over. I know that every fairytales got to have an end on each story. And am sure that “dude” want to beat them down because they not in the public eye that much to protect they self . But As long that WE AS FANS are going to Keep The Backstreet Pride Alive, they music will still live on. That one, am positive about that. So Keep That Pride Alive like we always do and am sure that the Backstreet Boys will kick some butts (Like some Boy Band that I’m think about right now *lol*). P.S: Sorry for those fans who like that band that I’m talking about in the in that last part. Just an int. if you really want to know it’s starts like that "N_ _ _ _ ". Submitted by Gia from Virginia Beach VA USA Date: Thu Aug 22 01:24:55 2002 In someways I agree with the articles and is other ways I don't. I do believe they were puppets in the beginning, but now they have pretty much broken away from that. I also understand bsb wants to move on. I just feel they have two choices: 1. If they want to stay in the market they should stay with the sound they already have, or 2. do what they want to sound like but face the fact that they will not be as popular as they once were. I hope they stay together through it all and do it simply for the love of music. So if their album does not sell as well, they should get upset over it; but know that the true fans will ALWAYS be there for them. BSB has real talent and that will keep them going. Because to me they will always be larger than life! Submitted by Gina from USA Date: Thu Aug 22 01:16:12 2002 Nick is a HUGE part of this group Apperance wise and Vocal wise. im happy for nick with his solo thing (just like nsync to copy except lances who space codet thing) but i mean you all kn as well as i do the group will fall if nick leaves or gets "kicked out" Nick needs to stay of Bsb will be gone *shudders* makes me want to throw up at the thought. lets just hope they work it out Submitted by Ashley from USA Date: Thu Aug 22 00:57:46 2002 okay first off, the haven't released a single in a while neither has N SYNC that doesn't mean the bsb are fading! And the whole thing with Aj going into rehab made most of us love the band even more for telling the truth and not making us have to hear about it from bad press! Nick's arrest made let us know that their people just like us who get into trouble and mess up, but as long as you recognize your problem thats fine! Every year they say "bsb are breaking up!" but they've stayed strong for 7 years and I won't believe their giving up til I hear it from them! Submitted by One of the standing BSB fans from MI USA Date: Thu Aug 22 00:28:09 2002 This article is pretty sad. I will never understand how people can just write off the guys as if they never made a mark in the music industry. To compare them to N'Sync is pretty unfair in my eyes, there is no comparison. I am just going to follow the guys as usual and whatever their decision may be, I will accept that. I understand their need to finally close a chapter in their life and start a new one. Everyone wants to live a 'normal' life. I will continue to support the guys 100 percent as any true fan should. The guys aren't dying out, to me, they are just getting better. Pop music lives. Submitted by Katie from USA Date: Thu Aug 22 00:21:23 2002 I am not going to complain about this, nor am I going to make a big fuss. The truth is that some (and I say some!) fans are not making it a point to really get out there to support these guys. I know I for one am always incorporating BSB in to my every day life. At some points I thought it was a very bogus article, but it was really probably more fact. But you never want to jump to conculsions, the new album is going to be awesome. BSB will push to the top, once again like they always do. When they go on TRL there will be a million fans waiting outside. Nick is not going to leave BSB, AJ did why can't Nick I think that every one should make it a point to voice you opinoin to ppl and not be afaird to get yelled back at. *N SYNC is down a hole right what if they happen to lose Lance. SO don't afarid to say "I love BSB and I con't care what you say about them." Submitted by anna from vancouver Canada Date: Wed Aug 21 23:47:34 2002 Ok guys one more thing. remember this. So everybody everywhere, dont be afraid dont have no fear , gonna tell the world make ya understand, as long as there'll be music we'll be coming back again . thats a promise they made in their song. trust them. theyll be back soon. nick just won on the hit election. good night. Submitted by Lindsey from Boston MA USA Date: Wed Aug 21 23:30:51 2002 Why is everyone so mad at the New York Times for this article?? It's not from an opinion or a gossip colum, it's *pure fact.* It's a harsh reality that the Boys are in a bad place professionally, personally, and commercially. All we can do is continue to be the best fans of any band in the business. And that's it. The guys have to figure this one out on their own, and its their move. -----Nickolas' Naughty Angels, Founded 2001 *list owner* http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nickolas_naughty_angels -----My Sexy Kid Nicky *site manager* http://communities.msn.com/mysexykidnicky Submitted by angie from USA Date: Wed Aug 21 23:13:11 2002 i think we are all in for a surprise. whatever is comming is gonna be better than ever and well worth the wait. to call bsb " the lost boys" is retarded. who are we to get pissed at people for having a personal life. they are people being people living their lives and taking a break:) they'll be back. its comming. slow and sure they are comming! Submitted by kj from los angeles ca USA Date: Wed Aug 21 23:09:47 2002 this article clearly states the point that it's about making money. companies will continue to base their decisions on what will generate the highest profit. like it or not, it's a reality. companies are driven by the almighty dollar. sales continue to dictate the direction management companies take with their artists. if the artist doesn't sell, the company doesn't make money. if they company doesn't make money, they go out of business. this is why many artists are creating their own record lables. this allows them to have complete creative control. as the article clearly states, it's a difficlt and tough business which unfortunatly not all artists have allot of control over. regardless, i for one, will always be a fan and anxiously await their new cd! Submitted by liliana from Las Cruces NM USA Date: Wed Aug 21 22:58:29 2002 I think the Backstreetboys are the best. Because if bsb never come out pop never were the same nsync are bsb clones. And very body have problemes. bsb are the best group in the whole world. Submitted by ANNA from VANCOUVER Canada Date: Wed Aug 21 22:49:25 2002 OK, you guys, this is like my 5th time trying to get through to you. All you guys are doing is sitting here annd complaining, do something. anything. Write to the new york times and tell them they can kiss ass and shut up. Also, ok...TOMORROW..AUGUST 22ND ( HOWIES BIRTHDAY) EVERYONE HAS TO GO AND REQUEST A BSB VIDEO N MTV OR MUCH MUSIC. A BSB VIDEO. OR JUST CALL THE RADIO STATION AND REQUEST TO HEAR NICKS SONG OR A BSB SONG. PLZ YOU GUYS, DONT SIT HERE, TAKE 2 MINUTES OUT OF YOUR DAY TO LET BSB KNOW THAT YOUR STILL HERE FOR THEM, AND ALWAYS WILL BE. PLZ. AUGUST 22ND. TOMORROW. also, when the album comes out, let it be known that you love it. buy it, support it, listen to it, request it, love it, be loud about it, go to the show,. LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT BSB RULZ. IF YOU AGREE AND ARE GOING TO DO IT, WRITE ME AT BSB_BABY88@HOTMAIL.COM First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 52 of 75