The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 70 of 75 Submitted by Kelly from Toronto Ontario Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 14:59:53 2002 This article made me sick to my stomach. I had no idea about all the crap they went through... I respect them a lot already and after reading this, my respect for them grew (if that's possible) I really can't say much more because a lot of people below have said it better than I could say it. All I could really say is that I will never stop supporting these guys... ever. I know there's a lot of fans out there who feel the same way. So as fans, let's never stop supporting them! Keep The Backstreet Pride ALive*:0) -Kelly Submitted by Josie from Wash, D.C. USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:51:15 2002 Why the hell does everybody always have to put BSB down? I'm so proud of BSB for being such great musicians and being able to do well in the face of so much opposition. They gotta deal with counter measures at every turn from Nstynk, management, and even the media. They've got to be so strong. Oh, so the article sucked. Submitted by Stacey from Bergenfield NJ USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:51:11 2002 I can't believe that these critics actually think that BSB is over. First of all if they were "undone" why are they writing about them in the first place. The only reason BSB isn't in the spotlight right now is cuz they havent released an album in almost 2 years. I have faith in BSB and I kno that they'll make this next album, like the others, worth while. I'm actually happy that their isn't so much hype anymore cuz finally for once they have the chance to be taken seriously. Listening to their music is enough for us fans but not always enough for ignorant critics. For them BSB has to sell millions of copies their first week out or their over. But when have u seen the industries legendary artists sell as many copies as BSB? BSB sold 1.6 millions copies of Black & Blue the 1st week and its a failure cuz NSync sold more!!! Michael Jackson sold 2 million copies of his last album in total and in most eyes he's an Icon. The truth is that they say their undone cuz they see them as a "Boy Band" and they dont take them seriously. The same thing happened before B&B came out and look what BSB has accompished since then. Why dont they say that NSync is over since Lance is goin to the moon for 4 months! I think that we BSB fans are LOYAL fans because of all that we as fans and the Backstreet Boys have been thro NOT inspite of it. If we made it thro the past we can definitely make it thro this! KTBPA BSB4Ever Submitted by Chrisi from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:48:40 2002 Okay, who the hell do they think they are making our boys look bad in front of us? They work their asses off to please their fans (and their good at it)and here those ppl are making them look bad. Nsync suck, and their making nsync look good in front of us and their fans. i really don't know what to say right now i'm so mad. so i'll say my share lata. buhbye. BSB Fan 4 Life, Chrystal H Submitted by Ashley from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:46:59 2002 ok let me start this off with one thing, if I offend anyone I am sorry! Well I personaly loved Black and Blue, and I understand about that they were rushed, but I think it is just as good as Millenium. I will love them for as long as they are together and I think the Hits was a good move by the company, because they hadnt had any new material in a long time and I think it kept some of their fans still fans. I do understand where they were coming from wanting to release it on their tenth year in 2003, but I think that would have been to long. I was suprised by Nick's actions to stay w/ the Firm even after all the rushing and everything. I am also scared that if Nick's solo album is a huge hit, he might take time away from BSB and that worries me. They have all ready pushed their work back for him and I just want BSB to come first for all of them (in the music business, not in their personal lifes) as a BSB fan. I am also worried about you know how BSB fans are leaving them and going to new groups and I want them to still break records and still be the hottest-group in the future. I dont want Nick to leave the group like Gere from Spice Girls did. I know he wont, but I dont mean leave, but i mean not enjoy performing w/ group like he used to. Well I think Mr. Pearlman has robbed the guys in the business enough, huh? Well that's all I have to say, and that I will always support them for ever! Love, a fan forever, Ashley Submitted by Janma from Bensalem PA Netherlands Date: Mon Aug 19 14:46:37 2002 I love the guys as people, but as far as their music goes, I wish they would experiment more with their sound, and take their careers into their own hands. I suggest they leave their record company, and let Nick do his solo album on Jive.. cause you know he wants to. I just want them to produce an album that they are happy with, and they can honestly say... we worked hard for this album, we put OUR songs on there, and we are extremely happy how it came out... I'm sick of this crap that their record company pressures them to make pop hits, the way they've done before... is'nt there a way to override the record company... blah I HATE the business aspect of being a huge superstar... well anyways I'm sure that the Boys will settle this one way or another, and everything will be fine in the end. This is just another bump in the road, and god knows they withstood mountains! =) Submitted by Danielle from Waterbury Ct USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:45:35 2002 Alright I read this article yesterday and I've been reading the other comments by other fans and my feelings are varied. I am angry but satisfied with the article. I am satisfied with it because it DOES put down the people who either cheated BsB or doubted them (Their management, Lou..etc.) But then I am angry because the article basically focused on bashing the boys and bringing down their spirits. And you all know it does. Look at the title of the article.."how a pop sensation came undone". What is that?? Sorry Mr. I write in the NY times so I think I know everything about the boys and the business and their fans but you apparently have no idea what the word "undone" means..Do you see the boys sayin that they are over?? Do you see them callin it quits? NO! They dont quit...Get it? They aren't gonna give up or leave because some people dont like them or they dont sell as many cds as they used to or people who say they are gonna support BSB, don't. They aren't gonna leave this game. They are gonna play by the rules and thats by bein real. And after everything happened with AJ and with Nick, I have grown to have a bigger respect for them. They have been honest with us since the very beginning. They dont have to lie or cover up anything. They trust us enough to let us into their personal problems and that to us means more than any cd or video...And I love the way no one rewards the people who actually work hard and have true talent. I love the way no one seems to look at the BsB and congradulate them on their amazing achievements but instead they look at the boys and try to find even the smallest fault and put it in the spotlight as much as they possibly can. And while reading the article I saw he wrote (and i quote)" They are probably single-handedly responsible for the advent of TRL".."They pushed the envelope". Well yea ya know they basically made TRL. TRL would not be what it is today without the them which is why im mad that MTV doesnt not support them. They would rather waste their time with "Nsync".. 0hh I hope you know that you're turnin down talent and mature people for people who hardly know the business. Mtv is scared to support BsB because they aren't used to them. They arent used to talent. Im not gonna use any names because im sure we all know who Im talkin about when I say "fake" and "money-hungry". The boys arent about that. Yeah, They want what they deserve and when they dont get it they get angry. Well yeah I would too if i was being cheated out of $ or anything else that was unfair to me. And they say they dont make as many appearances as they used to. Well, ya know they have been workin hard for about a decade so you know how hard you work durin a week? yeah tryin doin that all day every day for 10 years..Then tell me if you want to go out and be chased by a crowd of gurls or sign 10,000 autographs. And people say "oh they have life good"..Why because they have $$..yeah so what? they worked hard for that money it didnt come free to them. And thats bascially my point..Our boys have worked so hard to make us happy and they dont need stress from other people tellin' them they are over. They aren't "over" yet and maybe in a couple years if they wanna take break from this music thing..let them. They deserve it. Their music will always live on and they will always have their loyal, true fans. And I am proud to say that I am one of those loyal, true fans who will never let them down and will always be behind them in anything that they want to do with their lives. I love them for who they are. They are truly amazing people. Submitted by Victoria from Ottawa Ontario Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 14:44:46 2002 I saw the article and knew it was something horrible. But once I saw that everyone was writing comments about it, I read it. I think that it was horrible, no one should be releasing something like this right now. I mean why did they keep saying every couple lines that the boys were fighting over this that or something else. I mean they are together 24/7, no fan should expect them to get along all the time. But as we know they have been together for almost 10 years and it is about time that they began to do solo projects. I mean AJ did a small solo tour and everything was okay. He went around as Johnny No Name and the boys fulling supported him, so I think that they should support Nick even though he is still with their old management. Anyways thats all I have to say, if you dont agree e-mail me. Victoria Submitted by Jen from Bladwin City KS USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:43:10 2002 As I sit and ponder this article, there were very few negative things said about the Boys, but thing that stands out is that everyone thinks they're done! Everyone is blaming Nick, and that sucks!! Everyone is saying "oh, it's the wrong time"...when is the RIGHT time? I mean, there is always gonna be something! I think the fact that as Backstreet START officially recording, Nick is wraping up his stuff...that says alot! Nick has busted his ASS to get his record done so that he can be with the guys in the coming months! Where the other guys got a minute to breathe earlier this year, Nick didn't. He's been busy!! No wonder he lost 20 lbs in 2 months...he probably hasn't had time to eat! Come on, he's been going non stop for almost 2 years now!! When the other guys are resting, he's been working, hard..... When is he supposed to do it? Next year when the group is touring? I don't think so..... The guy who wrote the article....I seriously doubt that he even sat down with Lou, Jive, The Firm, OR Kevin!! I've read all that stuff before in other articles!! It was like he just sat and read, and came up with his OWN story. I'm sorry, but before you publish a story like this, get your facts....get the most up to date info you can! It sucks what these guys have had to go through in their careers!! They deserve so much more! You guys, they have given us SO MUCH since they came out! Their time, their lives, 100%!! Sure, Nick's album may put strain on things, and being with The Firm may cause a riffle, but Nick can stand on his own two feet, and HE won't let the album and/or his management come between him and the Boys! The media right now is trying to put an end to them!! The FANS need to stand strong!! "We've been through days of thunder....some people said we don't belong...they tried to pull us under...BUT HERE WE STAND TOGETHER AND WE'RE MILLIONS STRONG!" Those words speak for themselves! WHY are we letting pissants come between all of us...WHY are we letting people like this put a damper on the Backstreet Pride? Until the BOYS themselves come out and say "we're done", blow it off!! I don't know what makes me more sick...the article, or the fact that people believe it!! Come on...KTBSPA!!! We're, well, I'M not going to sit back quietly while the reporters tear us apart!! I won't go quietly into the night...I hope you guys back me up there!!!! Submitted by Amberly from Surrey BC Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 14:38:43 2002 This article infuriates me. It totally dismisses every ounce of hard work these men put in to make it to where they are now. I've read the other comments on this page, the facts are there and there is no need to repeat them all. Facts shouldn't change. But, unfortunately, in the case of this article they do. The author's idea of "facts" is slightly off kilter. If this band breaks up, its not because of Nick trying his hand at a solo deal, its not because they "aren't popular anymore", and its most definately not because pop isn't real music. It is because the critics made the decision to break up for them. The author of this article shouldn't talk about something he doesn't know. It would be like a meteorologist writing a report on hat making. It doesn't work because thats not what he knows. This article is one sided, and should have been more objective. Submitted by Jaclyn from NJ USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:18:12 2002 Aiight, There are gonna be a whole lot of opinions in this and i know lots of people will agree. Lets start with MTV cuz they piss me off: - Drowning was at #1 while Nsync was at #3 for a couple of months and who didnt get nominated? BsB of course - MTV tries to be all cool and say they are all rock and stuff by making fun of the pop industry constantly but for some reason they seem to, at the same time, rely on these artists to keep them popular. - They screwed bsb two years in a row at the VMAs Now, onto other things: - This article did a few things, it proved what most bsb fans could have guessed, somethin is majorly wrong. Anyone who really followed bsb knows that the release of Chapter 1 was odd and off in timing. And the fact that AJ was on live tv before Black and Blue was released and said "I dont feel we have done as well on this one as millenium" should have given us hints. - I didnt like that the article made Leiganne out to be like Yoko Ono - If nick wants to stay with the firm let him, i mean even though the boys arent managed by Jonny Wright aaron carter still is, why arent people saying bad things about aaron? Of course we gotta touch on Nsync: - Nsync fans dont seem to get the point that Nsync was held over BsB's head for years. How would you feel if you missed vacations cuz you knew that you could just be replaced by someone else? I cant stand those Nsync fans who say that the BsB are being unfair to nsync cus it's not the case. Anyone with half a brain could see how they could get frustrated. - Bsb sues pearlman and goes to jive, nsync sues pearlman and goes to jive... - Bsb talks about "Dont Want You Back" as their favorite song cuz it's not all "i love you"..before they can release it Nsync comes along wih "Bye, Bye, Bye" - Bsb is set to do a duet with Michael Jackson but conflicting shedules allow Nsync to get buddy buddy with him - Kevin gets a mohawk...Chris gets a mohawk - Nick is doin a solo...Justin is doin a solo - Has anyone else noticed this crap? Nicks solo: - "Help Me" is a great song and we really, really need to support him on this. Buy the album, vote for the song and video. If we dont support it that will just give critics more fuel to bash them and not to sound like a child but i want it to do better than Justins Fans HAVE TO BE THERE: - When the bsb lost at the VMA's for viewers choice i was PISSED! We want them to get respect we gotta help em out!! - When this new album comes out we need to do whatever it takes to get it to #1! We have to go out and support them cuz if we dont all we will hear is "BsB is fadding" "No one really likes them anymore" This is the time when their fate is really in no one elses hands but ours. If we want to see them succeed we have to support them in every way possible. This next album will be incredible and we need to let the world know it, and we need to let the boys know we are still there for them!!! Submitted by Alyssa from Ohio USA Date: Mon Aug 19 14:16:51 2002 I can't believe this!! I'm actually dissapointed in the Backstreet Boys. First of all, Kevin, Black and Blue did not suck! In my opinion, it was better than Millienium. Aj, Brian,Howie, Kevin, and Nick....you will probably never read this, but I feel better saying it.....You have been my life... I've bought everything that you have released. You've made me happier so I could keep on living, to the point where I don't need to depend on your music anymore. (sounds weird, I know) But I will. I will keep buying whatever you put out. I will go to your concerts. (Come to Cleveland the first time around OK?) Nick....I support your solo project whole heartedly. Including any of the others if they would try it. I will be there at the Best Buy buying a copy the day it comes out. But this new manager sounds like bad news, Nick, he doesn't even care if you leave. Does that sound like he's thinking of the group? Not to me. He sounds like he's trying to break you all up. Maybe he will be great for all of you, maybe he's the manager of your dreams. (LoL) But I can't sleep at night now....geez this is so annoying. Kevin.....Please lighten up...Look at how successful you have been. I admire your hard work and everything and know you're probably the more responsible one but please, don't leave a member behind. You've been together for almost 10 years. Don't you think (Howie, Brian, and AJ, you too) that a solo album might not be that bad. Who cares who his manager is... its his deal, not yours. Keep yourself together, you've worked too hard and for too long to crumble like this. Yeah, true, you don't have as many fans as you once did. But the ones you have now are your true blues. We were there when almost no one knew you , when everyone loved you, and now, where you're all mad at each other. Those fans you lost to Nsync have now given up on them too and gone to Dream Street. LoL They're bone heads and they are just trying to be cool. What I think is cool which probably none of you care about, is sticking with something. Go with it in its ups and downs. Regardless of what the others say. I guess my point is, a)You've worked for this all your life, maybe a little compromising isn't too much. B) uh, I don't know him, but your new manager is bad news and if you rearranged your members, you wouldn't be the bsb to me anymore ( Yeah I'm true blue, but come on. Switching around and expecting us to buy your stuff, doesn't sound like you were being true blue to your fans, now does it?) C) And Kevin, and the rest if you're as down as he is, Your trendy fans are gone, but look how many loyal fans are still standing!! I'm sure its still enough to pack arenas. I LOVE YOU ALL DON'T QUIT>>>>>remember you said you'd never break my heart!!!! haha Submitted by Summer from United Kingdom Date: Mon Aug 19 13:59:19 2002 I read the title and knew it has something bad, but for some reason i read it.....i was mad cuz of wat's written and cuz of those Jive ppl and how they think that they own the world and can control everything cuz they are the record label and everything had to be done for them the way they want at the time they want at the snap of their finger regardless of any other thing. What were they thinking " bad publicity is still publicity". The whole thing of BACKSTREET BOYS vs Nsync and now what they are trying to do NICK CARTER vs Justin....is made by them, they are like what the hell let them looks like enemies, the fans will fight, more fuzz more sales more MONEY for them ofcouse What sadens me the most is that some BSB fans are believing this sh!t....at the time when we all should give them they support. May be the BOYS are having a bad time now and fighting but family fights, brothers fights, friends fight and opr bodies fights itself sometimes.... it's only part of the relationship and im sure they will find a way to work everything out... they did it all the time... and we should have faith in them and believe in them. I used to think that NICKY's solo work will put an end to the BOYS but not any more..... he needs to do this. And u know wat i think that the BOYS should be proud of him.... for the 1st 13 yrs of NICKY's life he was influenced by his parents, rock or watever.... the last 9 yrs.. the other BOYS had a majour influence on his musical development... i dont think ant one can deny this.And NICKY is not a couch or sofa to be replaced as that watever his name is guy said " it doesnt matter if NICK CARTER is in the BSB or not, we can change members and still be successful" THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE KEVIN RICHARDSON, HOWIE DOROUGH, BRIAN LITTRELL, AJ MCLEAN, AND NICK CARTER.....NO ONE CAN CHANGE THAT. NOW, the BOYS needs their fans now and i think they want us to support NICKY and not be negative about the whole thing....Nick's album is coming soon and before we know it BSB 5th album will be out too.... we need to stand strong and do what we do best SUPPORT the BOYS no matter wat. THE BOYS' 10TH ANNIVERSARY IS COMING AND WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL... THEY DESERVE IT. They need to know that we still love them, when they know that we still care they will go through the strongest storm. So the next time let's show 'em that the BLACK AND BLUE ARMY is still there, and still KEEPING THE BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE. " As long as we have our fans we can conquer anything"- Nickolas Gene Carter Submitted by Marissa from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 13:53:00 2002 There is only one thing I can think of saying after reading that article. I now hate all the people who make stupid ass assumptions like those. For the record when Nick premiered "Help Me" on Z100 a few days ago he settled rumors of a break up with (as expected) a NO!I read one of the entries that I completely agree with. We BSB fans are just waiting til "Backstreet's Back" and we have never, are not going to and will never stop supporting the Boys. As for AJ's rehabilitation and Brian's heart surgery ruining the group....all I have to say is SCREW YOU!DO YOU NOT HAVE A HEART!You'd have to seriously be blind if you think that we didn't support AJ and Brian through it all and your feet should be in your mouth when you see how well they are both doing (despite the fact that AJ is having relationship problems with his fiancee...hey us girls are here AJ lol)!I don't care what anyone says I have loved BSB for 7 years now and my love is only strengthened daily!BSB may have not liked the turn out of Black & Blue but that's only because they were rushed to make it.That does NOT have any impact on how we fans felt about it and I think I speak on behalf us all when I say we loved it! Next time you decided to write something clean out your ass so you're not pulling useless lies out of it.Last I would like to apologize to the young fans who will be reading these entries. I'm sorry for my language but people who talk crap about people I love get me mad! KTBSPA FOREVER! Submitted by Alana from Columbus Ohio USA Date: Mon Aug 19 13:48:42 2002 Hi, I'm a 13 year old from Ohio and I think that Shelby, who's 13 and from Ohio too, is wrong. I think that Nick coming out with a solo album is actually gonna help the guys. I mean when Aj did that Johnny NoName stuff, there were rumors about the BSB breaking up. There are always gonna be rumors! And it's not gonna be just one of the guys' fault. If they break up they break up, if they end up like the Beatles, they end up like the Beatles. Whatever happens to them, I'm still a fan, a loyal fan, which in that entry that submitted, you weren't being, at all. I know this is about comments on the article but I just had to comment on that. Anyways, sorry if that all just a jumbled mess of words but still, you say you're loyal so be it. About that article, it made me mad, at some times, then at other times, it made me happy. It was just telling what the guys have been through in their careers. There was a part, the part that made me get sorta mad, where it said the guys were recording demos without Nick. Now it's hard not to get mad at them about that but I did get over it. I stand with my opinion. So I'll go now before I get another person p***** at me. I won't cuss for those of you who don't think 13 year olds should cuss. Bye now. Oh and KTBSPA!!!! Submitted by Kate from Ireland Date: Mon Aug 19 13:46:54 2002 This article.. the whole title is wrong! "How a Pop Sensation Came Undone"??? They are not undone. They are still loved as much as ever. So B&B didn't sell as much as Millennium. So what? It still sold LOADS. It sold a lot more than SO many other bands did. They are not splitting up, they have told us that so many times. They have always done solo type stuff, it's been fine. As long as there is music they'll "be coming back again". Submitted by Nadine from London Ontario Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 13:46:43 2002 I don't understand why everyone thinks the Backstreet Boys aren't popular anymore. Yeah, they're number of fans dropped a bit, but I still have to fight for concert tickets, scramble for their album, and search around town when a new backstreet boy poster comes out. Why do people only care how many U.S. fans are buying? If 'N Sync went to Rio they would not get the same amount of people out to see them. (y'all know what I'm refering to!). Backstreet Boys are the biggest selling pop artist in the WORLD! They lived off of just being big in Europe and Canada for years before they hit it big in their home country. So 'N Sync are bigger in the U.S., big freakin' deal. Now all these critics, and journalists think it's the end? This is so retarded. The U.S. changes it's music tastes every few minutes. 'N Sync won't last forever either. About the solo album thing, we all know that Nick has wanted to put out one for years. If the boys don't care, why should we? A.J. toured as Johnny No-Name, no problem there. It's just a chance for them to explore music they ultimately can't through being in the group. I think that if Nick's album is a success, it will ultimately help the band. It's going to shed some light back on Nick, which will leak over onto the guys. Seriously, all that matters is that we like them. Just cause some journalist writes that they're done, we all freak? Whatever. Submitted by Sarah Pickering from Liverpool England United Kingdom Date: Mon Aug 19 13:42:32 2002 heya all, i read this article a few days ago and i'd like 2 make a few points. The writer seemed rather scathing towards bsb(the whole their past their prime thing), as a reporter he should have an un-biased approach to his article,articles like this r as low as tabloid newspapers over here, sensationalising(i know i studied them for my GCSE's) On a more sentimental note who cares if they didn't sell as much as anouther band?i think millions is millions which sounds pretty sucessfull 2 me!!!they still have loyal fans obviously proven by u lot being supportive of them by writing (y'all rock!)and that speaks louder than how much they've sold. and as for their "ruined image" whats up with that?they're human what did u expect them 2 do cover up aj's rehab and nicks arrest?they were honest and proven that they can have problems but get over them 4 that i give them more respect then the bands who pretend everythings perfect.thats y they have lasted longer than other bands.they can't win coz if they did cover it up he just would've sed that they r fake! see my point??? n e ways thats my opinion take care peeps sez aka pickers* xxx Submitted by mel from Brooklyn NY USA Date: Mon Aug 19 13:41:06 2002 Many of my views have already been expressed but 1) THIS writer hits ALL the points. BSB are NOT being shown in a negative light at all. Their management, Lou Perlamn, and Jive are being shown as the villans in this article. 2) BSB need to leave Jive. After Jive saw the success of BSB and signed NSYNC it was all downhill from their. 3) It's amazing to me that The Firm is actually spending the time and $$ to promote Nick and is doing it well. I just wish they had spent that time and money with the BSB years ago. 4) The market is changing. The BSB will always have their loyal fans just like bands like Journey or The Eagles BUT their music won't always be the most popular. Music popularity runs in circles, right now it's more rock and solo artists that are popular which is where the industry was in the mid 90's, give it a couple more years and I'm sure the music environment will change again. Bottomline: the BSB will NEVER be as popular as they once were but we can still support them as we did a coupe years ago. Submitted by Jennifer from Maryland USA Date: Mon Aug 19 13:39:12 2002 Thanks for the e-mail address JoJo, you're so helpful. First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 70 of 75