Backstreet Feud?

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Feb 20, 2003 Source: AccessHollywood.com Submitted By: Amanda Kevin Richardson set the record straight with our own Billy Bush Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson, who's currently starring on Broadway in Chicago, is speaking out on what happened with one of the biggest boy bands and pop phenomenons in the world. In the late 90's, there was no bigger band than the Backstreet Boys, who sold 65 million CD's and incited 'Beatle-like' mania. Then suddenly the music seemed to stop. It had been almost two years since the group has recorded a new album. During that time, Nick Carter released his solo project -- a move that allegedly caused a rift within the group. When asked about the rumors concerning this, Kevin told Access: "We had a meeting and set up a schedule. And then we had another meeting and he kind of sprung it on us and we were surprised." So was there ever talk of continuing with just him and the other three members -- A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough? "Initially, there were some feelings of that but time heals things. It's either the five of us or it's none of us." However, there were other problems. The boys were angry with their label -- Jive Records -- for releasing a greatest hits album nearly a year and a half ago. "They decided to release the greatest hits before we wanted them to. We wanted it to come out in our tenth year but they went ahead and did it anyway," revealed Kevin. "They were going to do it with or without our help and we were like, 'If we don't help promote this and it doesn't sell then who looks bad? We do!' So, you know, it's frustrating. It's business." In the meantime, there was a growing perception that the Backstreet Boys had been overtaken in popularity by *NSYNC, who jumped labels three years ago, and signed with the same record company as the Backstreet Boys. "Our relationship with our label kind of went downhill just because we felt like it was a conflict of interest," said Richardson. When asked if there was truth of the rivalry between the two bands, Kevin said: "On a personal level, it's not true. They are great guys." Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: kipetok Submitted by: temnotak Submitted by: barrycmster Submitted by: Kevin Shen Submitted by: James Submitted by: Shawn Comment on this item. Next Item: Nick Carter's Solo Tour Postponed By Blizzard Prev Item: A Lasting World Reaches Out to Make a Positive Difference