The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone
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Submitted by Nikki from Tallassee Alabama USA
This article really pissed me off. I know everyone in pop music has their times of trouble... but the BSB have come out on top always... no matter what they've been through. Sure, age and future plans might interfere some... but we all know that the BSB are here to stay! I can't wait for the new album and the guys STILL ROCK! I'll be a BSB fan until the day I die and I pray that all of the other BSB fans will agree... if not than I respect your opinions. Feel free to drop me a line some time...
Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA
um, ok picture this, we're all writing in here and apparently been sayin the same thing over and over again. i mean i kno this article is gettin on every1's nerves. when i first read it, it pissed me off too. but c'mon we can't just sit here and do nothin. for God's sake, if bsb fans just sit around, how is bsb gonna stay on top. VOTE OK! VOTE FOR NICK'S SONG! JOJO MY FAVORITE DJ, IS THE BOMB. HE JUST PLAYED NICK'S SONG AND IS GONNA HAVE NICK IN THE STUDIO SOON. HE'S TALKIN ABOUT NICK RITE NOW. JUST RITE EMAILS AND REQUEST THE SONG
Submitted by Joyce from WA USA
Everyone has their moments of positives and negatives. I think articles like these like to focus more on the negatives because it sells publications & it must not be cool to admire success. Whatever the negative slant/intent, this piece only solidifies the fact that Backstreet is here for the long haul. If they weren't, why even bother writing an article on them? Who's going to care if no one else does, right? I read these things all the time, and I always laugh. Every negative article is always about "Trouble In Backstreet Paradise." How are they any different than groups like NSYNC? Justin also has a solo album coming out, Joey is a father, and Lance will blast off into space...I don't see anyone writing on their "demise" because each individual has outside projects. If BSB have come "undone," they sure are receiving much attention still.
Submitted by Amanda from edmonton alberta Canada
I think that article is only telling the truth when Brian went for heart surgery it was a great way to let nsync in!! And i belive that nsync did work hard but i think backstreetboys should get another chance to prove themselves to what a great band they are!!!
Submitted by Ren from Auckland New Zealand
I am one of the few that believe the BSB have been mis-managed, and believe that after millennium the boys were left floundering while N'sync surged ahead. I think they should take a break, re-group and plan their next attack on the music industry. They need to move with music tastes rather than keep so tightly to what they are doing and have been doing for the last 10yrs or so. They need to forget about the outside influences, like Leighanne and the media, and just have faith in what they are doing and do it and not get bullied into anything else which is what has happened from the sounds of that NY times article. Musically i think they fell apart a bit with Black and Blue, and Drowning, so they need to take a hard look at what they are doing and where they want to be when there next album comes out. I have faith in them, and will reserve judgement til i hear there next album. As for Nick's album i think the timing of it is not so great, i understand he wants to do it or needs to do it, but i think it's extremely bad timing with the rumours, and the hard time that BSB are going through at the moment, i think it may have been better to get it out after the next BSB album. Whether it does well or not, it's going to hurt the BSB as a group as a whole. Just my 2 cents!
Submitted by Alicia from Cornwall Ontairio Canada
Oh my god! All I can say is that while reading this article I was flipping out. I find it hard not to believe what's said . .all the first things about Pearleman and all that stuff, we know it's true. But what exactly was the point of this article?? Groups dissapear for years at a time all the time . . .no one really freaks about that, but Backstreet is different. Why can't people relax about this . .they claim they're working on a new album (far ahead of what this guy said) and we have no reason not to believe them. They haven't lied to us before . . trust them. Fans should trust . .who cares what fukin' Jive and the others do?? All that matters is our boys . . ..
Submitted by Manda from SC USA
I think everyone knew that eventually this would happen. I hate to compare them to NKOTB, but it's basically the same thing. They've had a great career and now is going down. Dont get me wrong I LOVE the BSB. I have every CD that they've made including the imports. But I think we all have to realize that the guys are getting older and are probably goig to start families soon. You can tell that music is changing just by listening to the radio. A few years ago everytime you turned on the radio you either heard BSB, NSYNC or Britney. One of those artist was always Number 1 on TRL and now that rarely happens. Pop music is starting to die out. I hope they decided to stay around for a long time, but you can't put off the inevitable. They will one day quit whether we like it or not. I just hope that it comes later instead of sooner. I know a lot of ya'll are going to be mad that I've said this but you know....
Submitted by Jme from Johnston rhode island USA
yea its me again. just thought i'd respond to MK's post. yea i actually DID write to the writer of the article as well as the editor of the Times. and maybe it is fake. but oh well. i got to bitch at someone and hey, that was well overdue. haha well anywho as usual if u wanna talk the aim sn is ''heartbreaka672'' .. otherwise peaceee!
Submitted by Melanie from Canada
JASON!!! OMG YOU ARE SO RIGHT!! I have added some comments in here...but I relised all im doing is telling other fans wut I think...not enough for me!! All this stuff makes me sick. An unreal fake article makes everyone go krazee! And after the article people start bringing up useless rumors and stuff about Nick...then there's people worrying that the Backstreet Boys are gonna break up...LIKE WTF?!! THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD!! WUT MAKES YOU FUKIN THINK THAT THE BOYS ARE GUNNA DISAPPEAR? WHO KNOWS IF THEIR ON A BREAK OR NOT...THEY ARE SUPPOSINGLY WORKING ON A GROUP ALBUM FOR THEIR FANS....SO BE PATIENT!!!! SKREW THE FREAKIN ARTICLE!!!!! ITS FAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMMENTS?! SEND 'EM TO ME!
Submitted by mk from houston texas USA
Okay. So we're obviously all upset. But has anybody actually taken action and caled the New York Times? Or written a latter to their editor? Come on guys! We can't expect change if we aren't proactive! So everybody- call the new yourk times, or write a letter to the editor, or email them about how much this upsets you! do it! also....VOTE FOR NICK'S SONG! CALL YOUR RADIO STATION!
Submitted by Ann from New York USA
I think the article showed all of the hardships bsb went through. I think every bsb fan should read it. I am glad Neil Strauss wrote it. I thought it summed up very well what bsb had to face since they started. I also think it shows just how easily Nsync came to be, because backstreet came first. It just reinforces why I am a bsb fan and not an Nsync fan. I wish Neil wasn't so negative in his writings, but I think the ending states the best when Mr. Azoff speaks of the Eagles. BSB are here to stay. And Nick I support you and your solo career. KTBSPA!
Submitted by Lisa from NJ USA
well, the reporters have always had there opinions. They think they know and the truth is they don't have any clue. The guys have always been honest with us their fans I had been a fan for five years now I'm not going anywhere. The only thing we should listen to is what the guys say they have said as long as we have fans we're not going anywherethe have been together for nine years their not going anywhere.
Submitted by goldie from shreveport louisiana USA
I don't know why the author of this article thinks that bsb's is finished. I am a fan and think that they are doing what should be done. Let the people miss you for a while and rest and enjoy your life and let your creative juices flow. Some of the other groups were/are so overexposed you hate to even see their face now.
Submitted by Paige from alpharetta GA USA
ok..so i started to read the article, and then i stopped, and then i came back and read the rest of it a few day later.... i laughed my ass off...personally, i thought it was funnny shit.but that's me.. so yeah, kevin, needs to stop talking. nick squeals when he sings, as does justin, who the hell is gonna buy there solo albums??? no offense to anybody that does... my opinion... so, they got cheated out of their money... that sucks, and the ticket prices were very high, but why did they play in arenas w. high ticket prices??? are they retarded?? do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth??? the firm didn't listen, and jive sucks eggs....well, maybe that's just pearlman... i always knew there was something funny about that guy...well not really... so leanne is now trying to control brian... and she has succeeded...aj is getting married to the ex porn star sarah..uughhh grody!!! nick hasn't gone through puberty yet, and howie??? what does he do??? and same w/ kevin!! nobody listen to old guy!! did the the firm listen..no did Jive listen. uh no. now what??? yeah back up!! GGRRRRRR....aaahhh!!! but they have us!! and there gonna be fine. so that writer, yeah he's got good points, but he has to make a living, so he talking outta his ass..and almost doing well..but he needs to stop, before i thoroughly bust a cap on his ass... so that's my opinion and you can't bitch back!! well, you can, but well yeah have fun!!! bye now...
Submitted by Jason from Philadelphia PA USA
I think you all are a little obsessed to be writing so much when we all know so little. Don't believe everything you read. And I think they are just 5 guys who are extreemly talented (and now rich) and want to live normal lives for a bit. They must be exhausted from the past few years. Just sit back, stop spreading rumors, and wait for another CD. LEAVE THEM ALONE. They'll be back. There is nothing wrong with laying low and getting it togethor.
Submitted by sandi from auckland New Zealand
i do not agree with da stupid article, y dnt they just leave da backstreet boys alone, if they want to give them publisity y dnt they give good feetback!!!
Submitted by Kem from Bethesda MD USA
I am glad to see that most BSB fans are keeping the faith for the boys! Nick's solo career is a move he feels he needs to make now, so who's to say he's wrong,it may be too late to try it later and than you wonder what if. I know it will all work out for the best, don't worry. I like his new single and think it will do well, especially with the BSB fans backing him 100%. I don't give any credit to the articles about in fighting among BSB, yes they fight and get mad with each other, who doesn't but that's a far cry from being mad enough to break up. I agree that BSB needs this next album to do well. If it does they will get to finish their contractual obligations, if it doesn't do well the record company may end the relationship prematurely. So when it's released, KBSPA!! Black & Blue was a very good album, but lacked the promotional push and I agree the Call, Shining Star or Get Another Boyfriend should have been the 1st single. They needed a release with a beat like Backstreet's Back or Larger than Life. Unfortunately, their creative idea to go around the world to promote the album wasn't really supported as it should have been, except by MTV. I loved the BSB concerts(all 3). And I think AJ absolutely has to do a solo album, it would be awesome!! If he doesn't it will be a shame to not let the world hear that beautiful voice!! BSB will eventually take the time to have children and have a "normal" life. Brian & Kevin have stated that they want to postpone starting a family until they can be home to raise the kids. That's how it should be and N'Sync hasn't reached that point yet but it will happen to them also. My last point is that I totally agree with those who say that BSB is more talented than Nsync (not that it's Nsync's fault, it's not) It's the fault of the music industy slimes that play these games and pit the groups against each other in the media light in order to get high ratings or high album sales. They could care less who's out there making the money, as long as the money keeps rolling in. None of us are in that business and have no idea what pressures artists are up against when making decisions about their careers. Remember, they are 5 awesomely, talented guys who can all sing individually let along perfectly harmonize as a group and that fact alone beats out any no talent show business puppets with temporary high record sales, hands down!!!
Submitted by cathy from USA
well , i mean how can they say bsb are over?i mean howa pop sensation came undone?what is that suppossed to mean?they never came undone they're still here and i don't think people have the right to tell everyone it's over and that they're like gettign rid of nick1!??i mean seriously, why would they do that?we all know bsb is not bsb without nick!!so what the heck are these people talkign about??grr it makes me so mad to hear all this negative talk about the boys!!after i read the article i had dremas that bsb were breaking up and they got this weird stupid horrible singing guy to replace nick!!omg no!!!can you imagine!!!and also , how can something end at''chapter one''?
Submitted by Brittney from Rochester New York USA
The Backstreet boys are not over. People need to realize also that BSB did not lose fans because A.J. went into rehab or b/c Kev and Brian got married. Fans supported and still support A.J. People also need to realize that you can not just sell a mag. by putting N'Sync [Lip'Sync] on the cover like most do. HELLO PEOLPE! BSB is still here, they are still strong. If anyone feels diff. talk to a fan. I think that their concerts were pretty full too. And my concert was on Rosh Hashana and one week after 9/11. BSB came in with "Everybody" and won't leave untill the fans sayso. Not when writters say so. KTBSPA~!
Submitted by Ashley Bussey from Illinois USA
I started likeing backstreety boys 4 years ago when I was 9 (I am now 13). I thought they were the greatest thing that walked the earth.All my parents said was ''someday you'll hate them'' and all I did was ignore them. Well I am not crazy about them like I usewd to be but I still like them and their music and I also think Nick is hot! I couldnt ever stand N'Sync! I thougth they were wierdos and copycxatters! Backstreet has faded now cuz of having Brian and kev married already and A.j being inrehab and now engaged leaving only 2 of them single and the way its going Howie and Nick are gonna go fast! I will nevermake fun of A.J and his decisoion to go to rehab. I personally think it was a good one! He needed help we all do I mean he might be famous have tons of money cars a huge house and Good looks to die for but inside he is a real person! And to all people that dissed him for ''4get you''!Kevin and bRIAN were in love they are normal they were gonna get married someday! I was talking to a girl and she said she didnt like them no more cuz of them getting married. That pi**** me off!But anyway Backstreet boys are fading maybe not Nick maybe he will be succseful with his new solo albumbut maybe Justin will and he will suck who knows. It is a big sacrafise! I will buy Nick's album and any new album that BSB as a group put out! If Nick leaves the band I will loose alot of respect for him!!!! But BSB are cool and they came out with alot of good songs! If they go out I will miss them but life goes on with or without bsb! if you object to this or anything email me at dancer61289@yahoo.com!
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