The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

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Submitted by Renee from Scottsdale Arizona USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:55:28 2002

The article helps me because at least I now have some idea of what has been going on behind the scenes all spring and summer, and why the guys have been so quiet. I think Nick made a mistake in keeping the Firm to manage him solo, how is that supposed to make the other guys feel? I know they support him and love him no matter what, but is he saying without words that he wants to be the STAR? And Brian needs to tell Leighanne to back off a little. It doesn't surprise me one bit that she is becoming controlling of him, she always seemed that way to me. I'm not saying she is bad I'm just saying BRok should consider his brothers. Everyone is older, and they have outside influences guiding them. As far as the article, all these reporters compare BSB to N'Sync and say BSB are breaking up, washed out, blah blah blah. BS! BSB are still great and I don't care how many records they sell or tickets.............me and mine will always be fans. We Love You BSB. : )

P.S. Can't wait to see you again.

Submitted by Yo Mama from USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:53:05 2002

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

If you are a new artist:

Don't sign with JIVE RECORDS.
Don't get managed by THE FIRM.

You'll get screwed.

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If feel so pumped up now. I can't wait for Nick's album "Now or Never" and the group album.

After this whole ordeal is figured out, BSB will have the best story to tell on VH1's Driven. They've gone through all this stuff. The worst thing that happened to Nsync is Lance's horse dying.

If you look up Driven in the dictionary you see a picture of BSB, pow!

Submitted by Melanie from Canada
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:52:44 2002

anonymous, thanks for agreeing with me.
i kinda agree with what some of you are saying about keeping the backstreet pride alive the right way.
liane i liked the last sentence in your entry. nick did say that and again, he's right, thats all him and the boys need...they need their fans back.
diamond, everyone has opinions, honestly i dont even wanna talk about nick leaving the group because thats real bs..everyone noticed that the backstreet boys are going downhill, and thats why we are all here trying to discuss it and support them. you said about 90% of us wont like that backstreet boys if nick leaves, the boys arnt like that, nick will not leave the backstreet boys cause its just so obvious.
like i said before, the boys dont know wuts coming up in the future..and neither do we. if we just roll with it and keep the backstreet pride alive at the same time, do you all think people would be talking bs about the backstreet boys?????

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Submitted by Ģisa from Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:52:41 2002

Pop Sensation came undone? What a crock of shit that is. The Backstreet Boys haven't done anything to destroy themselves, it's the damn music business that's causing this hell they're going through. Had the Boys been allowed to keep the pace that they wanted, and done more of what THEY wanted to do, I can almost guarantee they'd still be dominating the charts right now. Both Jive and The Firm put far too much pressure on them, resulting in half-assed work, blowout arguments and lawsuits. The Backstreet Boys have what it takes to be one of the biggest selling groups in history. The record companies knew it too, hence the increased pressure to shell out more records and keep them on tour. Hell, that article opened up my eyes to what the music industry is really like. They never saw the Backstreet Boys as 5 talented guys with a dream, who wanted to sing, they saw these guys as little gullible puppets who could make them rich. How heartless can you be? I support the Backstreet Boys 100%, and am firmly in Nick's corner as far as his solo album. Anyway, just had to get that out. Later~

Submitted by Nicksbabygirl from FL USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:50:43 2002

I think that this article shouldn't really suprise anyone. All that this journalist did was give us details upon things we all already know. I think in the heart of every BSB fan we can feel that the group just isn't what it used to be. They don't have the passion and they don't seem as excited as they were a few years ago. Maybe they can pull themselves together, but it's going to be very hard if Nick doesn't cooperate. I don't think that the Backstreet boys can make it successfully without him. I think there is a chance for them to be what we remember and miss, but I think that chance is slim and we need to support them no matter what happens. Together or apart, they are still the same five guys we all fell in love with so whatever choices they make I know I will be with them all the way

Submitted by Ashley from middleburg fl USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:49:53 2002

although, many people think that the article is not true and that they are just trying to start things, i totally disagree. everything that was said was all true. dont get me wrong, i support what ever choices they make, but maybe they should forget about the money aspect of things and just enjoy what they are doing. afterall, isnt that their life-long dream to sing and not have the money aspect of things?

Submitted by Beth from Auburn ME USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:46:47 2002

That stupid article makes the boys look bad. All it's mentioning is the bad stuff
that has happened to them. I have been a very dedicated fan since day 1, and I stand
strong for what I believe in. In other words, I believe in BSB and I always will.
As for Nick's solo album, I say go Nick, all the power to ya! They take breaks because
they need time to rest after the tour, as well as write for the next album. Lizzy, (From Miami FL)
your response made me angry. Nick is his own person, he had plenty of time to make
make a solo album, so he went ahead and put one together. The album will prove to the
world how talented Nick really is. He doesn't need to always be doing just BSB
music he has the right to do a solo project. Wadda ya gonna say about AJ/Johnny???
HUH????? But the article is sooooo wrong. Anyone who disagrees or maybe even
agrees, may e-mail me. Oh, and Lizzy, Nick is working with BSB and on his album @ the same time.
DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He would NEVER leave the boys do put an album together
without him. HE signed on the dotted line, he's in a group, so he's helping outon the album.
The solo album is his own idea, and there's NOTHING wrong with it.

Submitted by Lizzy from Miami Fl USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:32:56 2002

After reading that article and several others on Nick's new solo album I've come to one conclusion. Nick Carter sucks ass! I'm sorry but he has turned out to be one of the biggest sell-outs I've ever seen. It's not that doing a solo career is bad or anything but his timing sucks. You don't make a solo record when your other 4 bandmates are busy working hard making another group album! BSB has been trying to set up a pattern that is clearly visible, with each record release they add on another year of free time. For example, after Millenium they took a one year long break. After Black and Blue, they took a two year long break for this new album coming up. All Nick had to do was finish touring with BSB and then have a whole 2 years free to do his solo thing. I mean how is this going to work out? BSB is in the studio writing songs while Nick is promoting. BSB is promoting their new album while Nick is touring? Honestly, I think they should kick Nick's hindparts and maybe work their way up to his brain. And as for his title, Now or Never...um Nick I say NEVER. My friend you have just crossed he all for one and one for all thing and that is not cool. You're igniting a whole lotta fires and pushing people's buttons with your damn solo album.
http://clix.to/idreamofbsb

Submitted by Liane from Des Plaines Illinois USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:23:26 2002

I think the article is unfortunately true to some degree. The facts that were stated concerning management and record labels are obviously true, but I think it is wrong that those people were basically trying to sabotage the Backstreet Boy's career just because they wanted a break. In my opinion, the mangers etc. were stupid for doing that because if BSB was able to stay energized and keep their ambition up (meaning they have a break once in a while) then they would be better performers and maybe even more popular. But, that's the manager's loss because BSB pulled through it and came out on top without them. What I don't think is true about the article is that they came undone. Think about that. If they came undone, would they have 4 successful albums in the US alone, would they have many sold out tours, would they have millions of fans that stand by them and support them in anything they do? ...Probably not! But, they do have all that and they still aren't done, so how can they be undone if they are still together and still going strong. Nick said it himself: As long as they have their fans, they can conquer anything.

Submitted by Kelly from NJ USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:22:04 2002

u all act like the backstreet boys are gone and there not they are coming back better then ever they love there fans they won't just pick up and leave us. u should just keeping loving them and keep showing your support for them keep the backstreet pride alive

Submitted by anonymous from USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:18:43 2002

I dont think the BSB r going downhill @ all, because doesn't anyone @ all believe wat the guys have 2 say 4 themselves? "we're not breaking up" "This is just a different way of expressing myself" " the only way i see an end for the group is when one of us dies" "we're as close as brothers" "this is what we love to do, and this is what we've been doing". The backstreetboys r so talented and have billions of fans, and this site proves it. I dont think they're going anywhere except to the studio and promo. I've the boys since 1997 and i always will, no matter what happens. KTBSPA.
~*A backstreet fan*~

Submitted by Ashleigh from North Bay Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:18:37 2002

PLEASE READ!!!!!!! TALENT VS. IMAGE!

We all know that the last couple of years have been nothing short of hell for the Backstreet Boys, so honestly, if I were Nick I wouls attempt a solo career too. I can't predict how well the record itself will do as far as sales go, but I know that "Help Me" sounds like it has the potential to be a great single for him.

I can't say that I feel 100% confident that depending on the success of his record that Nick'll wanna go back and rejoin the group with their new record, although like most of you, I hope he does. But at the same time I would still support him whole heartedly if he chose not to.

As far as the whole N Sync thing is concerned, I feel like it was the label that created a lot of unnecessary tension between the 2 groups. First by holding N Sync's success over the guy's heads and then cheating when it came time to crunch the numbers of NSA's album sales. For any of you who bought the record and still have the reciept, check it. I'm almost positive that all NSA records that were sold in the first week said Quantity: 2 even if you only bought one. Thereby doubling N Sync's album sales when really there were no numbers to double. It's all extremely pathetic if you ask me, what happened to making music because you love it rather than outselling someone else.

For the record, Nick's gonna kick Justin's ass in sales and I can't wait to see poor Justin's face when that happens since Justin is really the backbone of N SYNC and he only really achieved any kind of noteriety once people found out about him and Britney. It's a simple case of TALENT VS. IMAGE and talent always wins......and let's face facts...Nick just has more of it.

Submitted by Molly from DuBois Pennsylvania USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:17:20 2002

I forgot to say one thing! A lot of people are like, "oh the boys aren't breaking up, they said so themselves." Now I'm NOT saying they're breaking up. But if they were having problems and were considering taking a break from the group, they wouldn't tell us until it was made official. If some radio DJ asked Nick if they're breaking up, he wouldn't be like, "Yeah, we're going to break up next Thursday at 5:00." Of course he's going to deny it. You just have to find an area between gullability and refusing to see the truth when it's thrown right in front of you, which is basically what this article does. Don't refuse to believe it just because you don't like what it says. The New York Times doesn't print rumors and crap.

Submitted by Jessi from Loganville GA USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:16:53 2002

Like it or not, that article was the harsh truth for many fans. BSB hasnt had the easiest road, or the most honest. It is apparent,however, that there are many unsolved problems among the group. As a fan, the only thing you can do is continue to support them. But I must admit, after reading that and finding all the dirt I have a new perspective on the boys that I'm not sure is in their best intrest. Hopefully, everything will work out!

Submitted by Mary from Asbestos Quebec Canada
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:16:46 2002

What a shit(sorry for the bad word :))!!!I hate this journalist!!Why they are always comparing the BSB with NSYNC? BSB are popular for since 10 years maybe less but anyway they are still popular.NSYNC are just popular for since humm i dunno but less than the BSB.Backstreet Boys are not a boyband. i'm supporting Nick for his solo album and i still love the BSB(I,m a fan since 1996). The journalists all hate the BSB and they are trying to make the fans hate them and make us love NSYNC if we hate them.
I know the BSB are not perfect but i love them :)They have voice instead NSYNC :)lol

bye bye

Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive
Backstreet Boys Rulz!!!!!

Submitted by Lily from USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:16:18 2002

well, i think the article helped answer a lot of unanswered questions about the boys that i had. It's kind of scary in my opinion, i mean im going to school soon to someday hopefully become a singer, and i have never known the music business to be so dark, i have always known it to be complicated but never to this level. Now i feel sorry for the boys and wonder how they managed to hold on for so long and keep going despite such problems, and how they always made my day go by well, when i'd see them on TV, and in reality behind the smiles they were miserable. I don't think that we should act so naive and believe that they were getting all this fame and money and not paying a price for it. Every thing that's good comes with some repurcussions, and i speak of expierience. True that it was definatly too much but unfoutunatly it happened. It seems all too coincidential to me, i'll get a little personal so you see how much i'm heartbroken by this. i'll make it as short as i can. I was born in portugal and moved to the US in 1995. At the time in Potugal i remeber hearing the boys's singel "we've got it going on" but i believe that i was just too young to even pay attention to it. along time i grew up and moved once again. i entered a whole new school and i met these two girls whom i quickly became really good friends with. And that began with our common infatuation with the boys. we spoke, laughed. and enjoyed the concerts of the boys, i thank them now more than ever for those concerts which might of been really hard to do under the circumstances they were living with. but anyway, on my senior year in high school i always thought the boys would have a CD out for me to enjoy, but never did. Eventually me and the two best friends that i had known for the past 4 or almost 5 years of my life abruptly stopped talking to me. In many senses the backstreet boys got us together and in another because of their absense we began to drive each other out of each other's lives. I really took a blow when that happened to me, but i now am moving on with my life and getting it started. I do know that bsb's problems are way more drastic than mine but, i got up from the rut that i was and i have all hopes that they will too.
I think it was rather wrong of nick to stick with the firm when the boys didn't. if he is so much a part of the band and always will be even doing a solo project, he should have thought of himself as a part of the band when the band offered the firm an ultimatum, but he just stuck with his business, forgeting about the boys, i would not blame the guys for getting mad at nick. In reality if nick comes out with the album im going to support him buying is cd but i don't know if i'd go see him on tour after all, i could always see him with the boys, that is if everything works out, so why pay twice the amount of money. Either way i would support both parties, but in my opinion this whole thing of going solo i don't think it will work out it's either solo or just the band. i get a bad feeling from this. Last night i was listning to the radio and "shape of my heart " came on and i became worried that i'd never hear the boys that way again, together. i'll be praying for them, they have made my life a little more calm even when personally they weren't alright. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

PS. E=mail me with any questions or comments you may have.

LOVE BSB LOTS
Lily

Submitted by Ellice from San Antonio TX USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:15:55 2002

*sigh* I just have one question...now I only read the article once but I don't seem to remember any Backstreet bashing going on in there. Everyone's saying to leave the Boy's alone and to stop criticizing them. Where in that article were they criticized??? They stated FACTS. Sure it wasn't something us as fans want to hear but that doesn't mean we have to yell at the messenger. To us, the boys' will always be known as "the Boys" because we love them so much. And come on, we've all made friends because of them. lol Those facts do not change and neither does their talent. Stop bashing the poor reporter who was assigned to this article. It was a pretty impartial article, as I've mentioned before. And to Molly in PA...what you said was very well said. :)

Submitted by diamond from columbia MO USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:11:44 2002

hey yall~
i just wanted to voice my opnion on this article..i have been a backstreet fan for like almost 4 years now i guess..but thats not what im here to talk about

yall are sayin that its just old people writing this stuff and that the backstreet boys are here to entertain u, not them, and that bsb isnt in it to make money and all that other stuff i USED to say when i heard rumors of them breaking up

but c'mon yall lets be real, everyone knows its been a downhill slide for them since black and blue came out, and nsync is tough competition for them. plus, by nick going solo, he is commiting murder to the group, because i bet 90% of yall wouldnt like the boys if nick wasnt in it..so once he leaves, its over for the rest of them and yall know it, so stop acting like its not..the same with justin leavin nsync, its over for them once he goes solo...its a known fact that once the heartthrob leaves, the rest of the band is left to suffer because nobody gives a damn about them anymore

so thats my opnion on the whole thing

Submitted by Natalie from IL USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:09:18 2002

I think the article said a lot of things that fans can't see or don't want to see. It's not as if the person who wrote this article just starting writing anything, the writer is from the new york times, so some time was spent into how this band is slowly falling. It show's how stars make mistakes, and how many mistakes backstreet has made. Cuz everyone does make mistakes.
I think fans can sit there pointing fingers at whoever, but the music business is very risky, and I think it just comes with what they want and that's fame. So with fame there's a price. And all this finger pointing is not going to get backstreet to number one, buy their albums, go to concerts if you have the money. Request their songs on the radio, that's all that you can do to make sure that the backstreet support is there.

Submitted by anonymous from USA
Date: Mon Aug 19 16:09:16 2002

P.S. I dont like the title of this either - The lost boys , how a pop sensation came undone. That's so not true! And to prove it, the only things that the fans can do right now, is KTBSPA, support our guys no matter what, and vote like crazy to get our boys back on the charts, at number one, where they belong! Also, does anyone else agree that the ONLY reason NSYNC got so HUGE was because of all this from JIVE?

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