Submitted by Lilli from USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 10:16:27 2002
Hello everyone,Why in the world would people publish an article of this magnitude? It's pathetic! I've been a BSB fan since QPG first started getting roatation. The Boys are going strong in Europe, Canada, etc. I do hate to quote *N SYNC but pop is not just going to go away. That means our"boy bands" will also stay. Their styles may chang but what doesn't. BSB has faded a bit, but look at what's happened to them! They've been cloned time and time again! I think that it's wonderful BSB has developed a sense of who they are and what they want. I seriously doubt that there is an artist in this indusdtry who doesn't have a mind of their own. I love BSB, will love BSB as long as they continue to make music, and hope that no one else changes their mind about them to go with what's popular or becuase of some big shot saying that the Backstreet Boys have had their ten minutes of fame.
So, as long as the ocean touches the sand, i'll forever be a BSB fan!
Hugs, kisses & cookies,
Lilli
PS: best of luck Nick!
Submitted by Jamelet from Jamaica NY USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 10:14:52 2002
After reading the article from the exclusive New York TImes, I was left disturbed to think that people could write such negative things about a group that opened the doors for such groups as *nsync and others. I'm sure some of the things stated in the article are possibly true but the fact that it discussed the Boys negatively was what got to me! I'm grateful there are plenty of fans on this site still suppporting them. I grew up listening to their music and now I'm 21 years and I'll continue supporting them, I hope all goes well in their future with music and I'll be there supporting them every step of the way!
Submitted by BsB fan. from Singapore Singapore
Date: Tue Aug 20 09:44:19 2002
I've been a Backstreet Boys fan for 3 years, which sounds like a long time but, I was actually a bit of a late-comer considering that I didn't even hear of Millinnium until like four months after it came out...anyway.I admit to almost always thinking of the Boys as being perfect. I realize that they aren't. But you know, you just can't help it right?
Well I admit that I don't like that article. I didn't even read the whole thing, I just skimmed it. Why? Because reading stuff like that tends to make me upset and think about other problems I have in my life.
To tell the truth, if Nick left or was kicked out of the group I'd be crushed. Same with all of the Boys. I have invested parts of my life in them. My reputation.
I know that they won't always record music. But if they had to stop, I think that just saying " we're going to take a prolonged vacation to do..." would be a better way than breaking up or kicking someone out.
And honestly, I know that they have put TONS of engergy into doing this but...they owe it to us to end peacefully whenever they do. We have spent millions of hours on them. Put up with criticism, articles like these, the pain of wondering if one of them will live, or make it through therapy. We have supported their marriages and engagements, with happiness. We have loved all their music.
I think as fans of them articles like these are important because it brings us back to the fact that nothing is forever, even if they never broke up or stopped recording, they'd die. Their not immortal. This sort of helps us prepare for that.
I still don't want to think of that, because really if that happened it'd be like someone died. The Backstreet Boys. And the people around me wouldn't treat me with the same caution as if someone I knew had died. Some would probably rub it in my face. Others would pretend sympathy.
But most of all I think that the reason that Nsync is according to the media more popular than BsB is this: They have sold out their lives for money, and fame.
Why do I say this? Because everything they do is automatic money. Someone says " If you sing this song about...it'll be really popular" Do you honestly think that they would WANT to sing a song like " Bye Bye Bye"? No.
They don't care how stupid they look, how lame it sounds, or how weird they really think it is. They act, think, and perform for money.
The BsB doesn't do this, they have morals, they admit that they have lives and want to get married, get counseling, or have time to themselves. The media doesn't like the honest people of this world.
So I take these articles with all this in mind and remember that no matter what happens I have to stand my ground.
Another thing I have learned is. Don't fight every battle. Sometimes it is better just to shut up.
Submitted by HowiesGrl from New Jersey USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 09:20:43 2002
I am kind of upset about this article. I agree with many of the entries here in regards to the part about the person who wrote this article. I do believe that it was an anti-BSB. Also, I wish that people would STOP BASHING BSB!!!!!! They are such talented youn men and I just don't understand why they need to do that. Some of this article MAY be true but the part about BSB "fading out" is completely UNTRUE! Even as I type they are holed up in some recording studio working feverishly to finish their new album. So all thoughts about them breaking up is COMPLETELY FALSE!!! Every time that any member is asked about them breaking up they deny it. SO PLEASE STOP SAYING THAT THEY ARE BREAKING UP!!! I felt that I just needed to express my feelings.
KTBSPA FOREVER!!!!!!
Submitted by Cassie from Canada
Date: Tue Aug 20 09:18:07 2002
After reading this article I found that it was quite biased. The article basically discussed BSB successes and failures based on sales in the US alone. Did it forget that B&B sold 5 million copies worldwide in the first week alone? Granted, the US is a very important market but there are many other markets out there as well and the BSB were selling millions overseas before the US even knew who they were.
Although the article does give a little more insight into what goes on behind the scenes, it did depict the BSB in a more negative rather then positive light and discussed Nsync positively at every chance it had. Nsync seemed to do every little thing the BSB did....both groups started in Europe, the to the States, both groups sued their companies, both jumped to Jive....etc I am a fan of both groups, but personally I think BSB are more sincere towards their fans and that is how you keep fans in the long run.
When you look at everything that was written in the article, what exactly does it prove? Almost every band or artist goes through management problems, group problems, personal heartache etc. The problems were only written as very negative towards the band because they are a pop group and are supposed to behave perfectly at all times. They are human too and they have to go through tragedies and problems just like the rest of us.
I don't think that B&B was a failure, I loved that album and I believe their next album will be stronger and have a better reflection of who they are after going through so many problems in their careers.
Submitted by Just a fan from Thailand
Date: Tue Aug 20 07:32:15 2002
I dunno if this article contains how many percent of truth but spookily it kinda reflects my personal guesses and theories about the boys in the past 2 years.I've been a fan since the first release of We've Got It Going On and still faithfully sticking with them. Their music might not make my life better or help me cope with any tough situations like anyone else feels. But I'm a fan who's glad to see their development and appreciate and enjoy the work they've done. Though I must admit that the Black & Blue album quite disappointing to me. Don't slam me now, k? I'm not the kinda person who trades off own believes for biased affection.
The world still evolves everyday and so does the BSB. They're surely not boys anymore and I'm probably one of the oldest fans now. Whatever happens next to the BSB we must wait and see. Personally, I do hope our 5 fave guys will continue to make music we all love. But if things come out the other way, I must say that I wish them all the best in their future career. And their music will still be continually played and remembered by me, a little fan over here (who's been waiting in vain for them to come and have a concert in Thailand.)
Submitted by Alexandra from Essen Germany
Date: Tue Aug 20 06:53:11 2002
I thought this was very impressive and honest and once again,although somehow we all knew, we have to realise that the glitzy world of pop and stars is not so easy to handle after all. Management problems mixed with the personal interest of 5 individuals sometimes clash and after so many successful years they had to come to terms with a new situation. I am sure they will still make the decisions that seem to be the best ones for them and I am a strong beleiver that the real fans will stick with them, no matter what. I for sure will. And yes, they did have a huge impact on my life and still have
Submitted by fiona cooper from scotland great britain United Kingdom
Date: Tue Aug 20 06:05:34 2002
I am probably one of the older BSB fans to reply but I had to. I became a fan of BSB after a tragedY in my family and I can honestly say it was BSB's music that helped me to live again and face life. BSB have obviously had lots of personal problems but that's life - their human. The management problems are something that they as adults can alter - make more of their own decisions. They have matured and now know what they want. I am a little upset at Nick going solo at the moment but again he is an adult and knows his own ambitions. A lot of what the media say is probably partly true but again they never get the real story only the BSB can give us that and I personally will not give up on them even if they themselves say that they are breaking up. Nobody can take away what these five talented men have given us. It would'nt be BSB without Nick but if the others have the determination (they already have the talent)they can go on. It would be a sad day if this happens. SUPPORT, LOVE AND RESPECT THE BSB AND PRAY FOR THEM IN MAKING THEIR DECISIONS. I for one believe that there will be more from BSB and can't wait for their next albumn.
Submitted by Jo from Biggleswade Bedfordshire United Kingdom
Date: Tue Aug 20 05:05:34 2002
I dont mind people/journatlists having their own views but some of the things in that article just..are lies. That article is basically plugging N'sync, as per usual but, then again, all of the articles u read which arent telling the truth about the BSB n plugging N'sync, i guess, just makes BSB want to push harder and prove the critics wrong.
I think finally through that article, people will see Jive's true colours and hopefully that will help BSB cos people will realise that the boys went through a lot with Jive but still managed to come out the other side relatively unscathed.
Submitted by AJ (not McLean, I'm not an imposter!) from CA USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 05:00:06 2002
I don't really want to comment on the article as much as I want to comment on how great it is to see all the Backstreet fans sticking up for their Boys! Though the article wasn't exactly slamming the guys, it was talking about them like they have broken up and they haven't. It was a little premature I think. But it's just so cool to see that there are still good fans like all you guys here, it makes me proud to be one of you!
Submitted by Robin from Oroville CA USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 04:53:26 2002
Hey BSB fans!
I feel that this article was written by someone not a fan of the Backstreet Boys. There are always things you can read about them that are going to make you angry because the people that right them are not fans. I'm not saying anything in the article was false, because how do I know, I'm just saying that I disagree with the theory that BSB are "fading out." I know they have some really die-hard fans just by being on this website and I feel that if all us fans continue to support them there's nothing they can't conquer. And Nick has been asked many time regarding his solo debut if the group is breaking up and he denies it every time. Whether he leaves or not I personally will always be a supportive fan in anything he or the other Boys do in their careers and I know a lot of other fans feel the same way. Nick is very talented and I feel he could make it on his own, but the Backstreet Boys definitely won't be the same without him. Each Boy has their own specific part they add to the group and that is why they are so admirable. As far as Lou Pearlman goes, after reading many articles about what he's done to not only BSB but other acts as well I feel he is a horrible and crooked man who only uses young talent to rip them off. And 'N Sync may work hard at what they do, they may be more available than Backstreet sometimes and sometimes they may be considered a little more famous than BSB, but personally I feel there is enough fans for everyone and there's really no way one act can "take the place" of another. If we are true fans of Backstreet Boys, no matter what other artists we may like, we're still going to like BSB. I have been very thankful for the group and their music and I wish them the best of luck for whatever they do in the future. I do not feel that Brian and Kevin's marriages and AJ's openly expressed time in rehab hurt the group at all. If anything it made their fame stronger because all their fans bonded together and showed their love and support, because that's what true fans should do. ~* KTBSPA *~
Submitted by Ryan from Australia
Date: Tue Aug 20 04:28:28 2002
Hi Guys,
Everyone here is a huge fan of the Backstreet boys, with this in mind, it doesn't matter what anyone else has to say about them.
Also to be remembered though, is that the Backstreet boys have had a pretty good run and should be supported in any decisions made for the future.Add me to your MSN list - live_and_unpluged@hotmail.com
Ryan.
Submitted by backstreeter from Auckland New Zealand
Date: Tue Aug 20 04:23:56 2002
Please this is so pathetic i mean don't the media get the damn idea!! they kno that ppl read things connected to bsb and that's wot they do, they r fukin idiots who have the damn time to make up all the shit, i m not telling this is a lie, of course they have had their ups and downs and each down makes them stronger, they r as tierd of hearing all this crap as we are!! this is getting old and it just gives the bsb haters some more idea to make up other crap!! how is it so hard for some measly no good ppl to get this throu their heads?? 'BSB AREN'T BREAKING UP' no where close to breaking up!! i m sick and tired!! neway can't wait to hear them again and mtv kiss my ass! mtv is gonna kiss bsb's ass soon!! again.......all my friends are teens like me so y did someone say that teen fans r rare? coz like hey i n 15 and practically my whole form likes them.........*KTBSPA*
Submitted by MAYA from Sofia Bulgaria
Date: Tue Aug 20 03:56:22 2002
u know :i wonder if this article is an abuse or not!i feel bad that someone's trying to write the bsb history because nobody should write about them like they're over!
despite that the autor says how the backstreet boys become more mature and they've grown up like artists.that's true. but the journalist treats that fact as some tragedy(!!!).why's that?i think he has no right to judge them-he's not an artist or a fan...so he should see the sells and how bsb fans still buy albums like crazy!!!
that what really drives me mad r the non-stopping rumours about bsb's split!didn't those ppl got enough!!!the latest crap was posted on mtve.com.backstreet fans forgived(or not?) mtv ignoring the guys but come on...that's too much!
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Submitted by Aleta from San Francisco California USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 03:20:02 2002
I'm not dure what to think except this is just an article. An article witch means nothing. Most will have forgotten about it in a year. They act like BSB is dead, but they are wrong. As long as we fans stick behind them, they will make the biggest come back ever! WE just need to comtinue to KEEP THE BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
Submitted by Emily from Australia
Date: Tue Aug 20 03:04:10 2002
Every successful band goes through some tough times...and low points. It's what makes them stronger, and after their phenominal success, the boys were due for that time. But I think they'll learn from it and come out a better group (if possible) and be known for their committment and contribution to music worldwide...just like Elvis! lol...nsync will be remembered too, but no one says the word nsync without immediately thinking backstreet boys.
~K*T*B*S*P*A~
Submitted by narith from mn USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 02:51:36 2002
ok i think we all know that amy is a closet case backstreet fan :P . other than that, the entire situation is based on how the culture industry works. the music industry will try to kill their products by reproducing similar products ie..backstreet boys and nsync. since bsb has been on hiatus, it will be nsync's turn next, so don't worry, everything will work out.
Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 02:03:41 2002
hey i'm a teenager. so what, i just read all those things u guyz were writin and i kno u guys weren't tryin to put down any teenage fans or anythin, but a lot of bsb fans are still teens. I JUST REQUESTED NICK CARTER'S HELP ME AND IT WAS PLAYED AND NICK CARTER WILL ALSO BE GOING TO KIIS FM 102.7 STUDIO FOR AN INTERVIEW. jojo said to count on big crowds. nick's still got it and def. the bsb will be around for a loooong time. ktbsbpa
Submitted by Kristy from Pine Bluff Arkansas USA
Date: Tue Aug 20 02:03:21 2002
Okay one thing that stuck out to me was the part where they said that Leighanne was having a huge influence on Brian's decisions about The Firm. Brian and Leighanne are married of course her opinions are going to matter to him but he also has a mind of his own and he is quite capable of making his own decisions. Besides what does it matter if he was against staying with the firm, it clearly stated that A.J was also against staying with the firm.
About the Black and Blue album...of course we dont see that album as a failure because we are the fans and we love them dearly but they tend to be more critical of themselves. And when they compare their record sales and ticket sales to that of Nsync and that of their last album and their last tour, it probably does make them feel like they werent happy with it. I think the guys were probably happy with the album in general but i think they were less happy about the decline in record sales and ticket sales. Then they released the greatest hits album, which is not going to sell as much as the regular albums because greatest hits albums never sell the same amount of records as the regular albums. Its like that with every artist. Usually its only the die hard fans that buy greatest hits albums.
The only thing we, as fans, as well as the Backstreet Boys can do is just learn from our mistakes. Of course Backstreet Boys have made mistakes in the buisness...everyone does!! You learn from it and move on. We will know to be more supportive of our boys when this next tour and album come along.One wonderful thing about this article though is that it shows a lot of the trials and tribulations that our boys have gone through just to keep the fans happy. They have been through so much as a group and most people have no clue about all of their hard work and emotional struggles that they have had to push to the side just to keep the fans happy. They are truly survivors and i dont care what anyone says they're gonna be around for a while.
Submitted by anna from vancouver bc Canada
Date: Tue Aug 20 01:36:50 2002
Ok, I agree with you totally Jamie. I think this article is stupid. just..plain...STUPID. ok, Ive said this many times before..BLACK AND BLUE was NOT a failure. it did alot better than alot of bands can ever do. And, the tour was the most thoughtfull thing i have ever seen a band do. WHta kind of band would go to every continent in 100 hours so that the fans can see them? The backstreet boys. What band writes songs to and about their fans and realeses them?yeah..the backstreet boys. They are doing this for us. You gotta be there for them. Dont listen to some old money hungry, pricks who dont know half the real truth about bsb. I think bsb should wait for the perfect moment and realese this album with a sweet ass comeback.lol. it'll be like...WHOZ YA DADDY...'S....ya bsb. please everyonebe there for them when they do this, get an album, go to da concert, request them on the radiop and tv. lets prove to these ppl what we can do for the best band in da world. We should arrange a date..everyone in USA request a bsb video on mtv on...August 22 (howies bday) and everyone in CANADA we'll request a bsb video on Much Music on August 22. ALSO everyone in da world do it too. OK? lets do it for the guys, they do it for us. xoxo
