Backstreet Boy Says Next Album Its Last

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Nov 19, 2002 Source: TheSanDiegoChannel.com Submitted By: jmw McLean Visits San Diego School Note from Backstreet.net: We're not sure what AJ was trying to say in this item. We believe that he did say it but, we're wondering if he meant it would be the last Backstreet album with Jive, or the last album the guys do together with the name Backstreet Boys. 5 days after this item was posted, news broke that the Boys were suing their label and planning to record a new CD in the spring of 2003. They were also working on another tour and Nick Carter seemed to be onside for another kick at the can. It's important to note that what AJ says here should be taken in the context of what happened within a week of this item being posted. It appears that the Boys are eager to continue their work as a group and that there are many legal issues that are generating confusion among those of us who are not privy to the gory details. SAN DIEGO -- While visiting a school in San Diego to stress the importance of music education, Backstreet Boys band member A.J. McLean said that the next album the band produces will be its last, 10News reported. "We've been off now for almost 2 years. We're going back into the studio in March and we're gonna work on what will probably be the last Backstreet Boys record," McLean said. He said that the band members will focus on solo careers, according to 10News. McLean had made a special appearance at Wilson Academy in San Diego on Nov. 12. At an assembly filled with screaming young teens, the pop sensation helped present a $100,000 check to go toward the school's music program. McLean told the students about the important role music plays in lives. "Music just builds character in any way, shape, or form. Whether you're in the chorus class or you play in the band, it really builds up confidence," McLean said. He stressed that music was not always easy for him. "I kind of got a little bit discouraged because people were making fun of me -- telling me that I was this, that and the other because I played the piano and was in chorus," McLean said. An important part of his message to the students was to stick with music through the ups and downs. "Now I play bass, guitar, drums, piano and I want to learn the saxophone, but I just don't have the patience to do it right now. I'm kinda busy," he smirked. McLean said he is passionate about keeping music programs in schools. "If they want to play sports, they play sports. If they want to play an instrument they should be able to play an instrument or write music or sing in their chorus class," he said. Watch the video here. (Real Player Required) The original article can be found here. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: James Submitted by: Mary Submitted by: Ann Elisabeth Submitted by: Greg Guepy Submitted by: Kelly Submitted by: Carol Clark Submitted by: Paulo Submitted by: David Submitted by: Ann Elisabeth Submitted by: Ann Elisabeth Click here to see more comments. Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet singer goes solo with safe, rebellious image Prev Item: Pop star's boat wins Key West Offshore World Championship