Letter's To The New York Times, RE:The Lost Boys

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Sep 03, 2002 Source: New York Times Submitted By: Gina Cates Opening Doors To the Editor: Re "The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone" by Neil Strauss [Aug. 18]: The Backstreet Boys have changed the face of pop culture. They have been tireless in the face of the skeptical, the critical, the parasitic, the envious and the just plain stubborn. They opened the doors for pop blockbusters like 'N Sync and Britney Spears, as well as semi-pop acts like Vanessa Carlton and Shakira (not to mention foils like Eminem). Yet everywhere they turn, another smiling face is waiting to exploit them. They are not dancing puppets, neither are they gods — merely five men who I am not alone in believing have yet to come into their own. JESSICA PLUMMER Verona, N.J. Misplaced Sympathy To the Editor: The Backstreet Boys have gained greater popularity than many more talented and capable artists will ever see. They spit out formulaic pablum designed purely to part pre-teens from their money. To read of the group's complaining about their mistreatment as "artists" is rather surreal. The tortured-artist costume simply does not fit. In less than 10 years, the Boys have managed to parlay a modicum of talent into millions of dollars. Are we really supposed to feel sorry for these guys? IAIN SIMPSON Houston Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: markus http://imrdsoacha.gov.co/silvitra-120mg-qrms Comment on this item. Next Item: Another Breakfast in the Rainforest Event with Kevin Prev Item: Bradenton drummer joins Nick Carter's Band