Backstreet Boys Go On Self-Imposed Hiatus

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Mar 29, 2003 Source: ChartAttack.com Submitted By: Gina By: ChartAttack.com Staff It isn’t exactly over, but the future of The Backstreet Boys isn’t looking good. The boy band has announced that they won’t be going ahead with plans to record a new album. They’re not breaking up, but they’re not exactly staying together either. Kevin, Brian, A.J., Howie and Nick had plans to go into the studio this month to begin recording the long-awaited follow-up to 2000’s Black And Blue. Howie Dorough had even told Billboard only a few weeks about that he had written almost 30 songs that he wanted to try out for the album. It looks like Howie shouldn’t hold his though. "As a group, we have decided not to record our next album at this time," the Boys collectively said in a statement. "We are not breaking up, but individually we are currently at different places in our lives and our hearts and minds are focused in other areas. All of us are getting along great and are supporting each other in our individual endeavors. "When the timing is right, we will record another Backstreet Boys album. We would like to thank our fans for their continued support and love throughout our career." When will Backstreet be back? Well, with the current pop music climate favouring "real" artists like Avril Lavigne and John Mayer over pre-fab pretty-boys like BSB, we’re guessing that they’ll take their time. And, as the statement said, many of the Boys have already effectively moved on. Little Nicky Carter has already started a semi-successful solo career and the senior Backstreet Boy, Kevin Richardson, has just finished a stint on Broadway in the stage version of Chicago. Quick Poll: Is this the end of the Boys? Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: ppionerka Submitted by: peto4ok Submitted by: cirkyl Submitted by: Ann Submitted by: Dirk Submitted by: James Submitted by: Louise Submitted by: Ann Elisabeth Submitted by: Edward Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Movie Career As Group Ends? Prev Item: Backstreet planning a getaway