The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 63 of 75 Submitted by Caiya from n/a MI USA Date: Tue Aug 20 00:25:23 2002 unless the Boys themselves are saying that they as a group are over, i say kiss my ass to anyone who writes articles like this. Submitted by Angela from Pittsburgh PA USA Date: Tue Aug 20 00:24:01 2002 Ok, I may end up getting some hate mail for this, but oh well, it's my opinion. There are some harsh things in that article, but they are true. I think a majority of BSB fans have grown with the Boys and we are all a little more mature now ourselves and can realize that in the real world business can be harsh. Especially the entertainment business. I love the Boys as much as the next fan, if not more, and above all else I want to see them stay around for a long time, and to be all the same members. More than anything right now I want to hear a new BSB cd, but at the same time I'm glad they aren't releasing one right now. Look at the music business right now. Pop music is not the popular genre right now, if the Boys released a cd now, they would be laughed at and would have no chance of ever having a strong come back. If they play their cards right they can release a cd at the right time to bring pop music back, just the way they did the first time. But everyone has to realize that that might take some time. As far as Nick doing something solo, I say he should go for it, as long as it doesn't interfer with the group work. as long as Nick is putting BSB first then no one has any right to be upset. fame comes and goes for many groups, what is happening to the Boys right now is nothing new. Other groups have been through the same problems before and have been able to recover. The Boys will be able to do it to, as long as they want to. They may have been born to perform, but they also need to take care of themselves and their families first. It will be a sad day in music when the Backstreet Boys call it quits, but I don't think we will be seeing that day any time soon. They have been through a lot, they are going through a lot right now, it is only making them stronger. I think the record labels and management teams need to get their stories and their figures straight, until then don't release stories that are going to cause a lot of controversy over a lot of gossip. Management should let the Boys do what they want, (to an extent) that way if anything goes wrong they only have themselves to blame. The major theme that i got from this article was not necessarily about the Boys, but about music in general. It's a shame that music isn't even about music anymore. music is business, and business is corrupt. KTBSPA, NO MATTER WHAT. ~Angie "Everything is OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end." Submitted by Tammy from Omaha NE USA Date: Tue Aug 20 00:13:06 2002 I still love my boys...i don't care what anybody thinks about them...i do think it is crap though that they (critics) still after all this time have nothing better to do then pick on our boys...who cares what NSYNC is doing, i sure don't! Submitted by Jennifer from Hanford CA USA Date: Tue Aug 20 00:03:57 2002 I don't really care what people think about BSB. If you like them, great. If you don't, fine. I'm not going to go into the whole "BSB vs. NSYNC" thing, because it's ridiculous. There is plenty of room in the World for both bands. They both deserve all the awards and acknowledgement they receive. Who cares if Nick and Justin go solo? So what. Let them have their own chance. No one is stopping the rest of the guys from going solo. Plus, why is everyone making such a big deal about Brian and Kevin getting married? Did people expect them to stay single forever because they are famous? that's just plain stupid. No one made a big deal when Joey from NSYNC became a father, did they? He isn't even married and he went and got someone pregnant. No one is making a big deal out of that though because "Hey, it's Joey from NSYNC." Whatever. He had a baby out of wedlock...that's a big deal to me. What kind of example is that for kids? At least Brian and Kevin got married first before they began talking about children. People just need to mind their own business and enjoy the music. The music, the songs, the lyrics...that's what its all about. If you don't like their music, why are you even bothering listening to them or reading something about them. If you don't like them, leave it be and move on. What did your mothers used to tell you when youo were a kid..."If you don't have anythign nice to say, don't say anything at all." Remember that folks. Give them praise for their accomplishments and move on. Quit concentrating on stupid stuff like this when there are more important things in the World...oh like War and terrorism and stuff like that. Remember? Submitted by jamie from chicopee MA USA Date: Tue Aug 20 00:03:35 2002 ok, i don't even know where to begin on this. i read it and wasn't quite sure how i felt. was this article saying that nick is no longer in the group? was their new management saying that nick is replacable?! ok, number one, i would just like to point out that the backstreet boys are a five part harmony, and those five parts are nickolas, howard, kevin, brian and alex. sure the eagles may have changed their memebers 3 times. but if we lose one member of the backstreet boys, it's over. everyone knows this. and i do think it is shitty that they got the wrong end of the deal. they didn't ask for nsync to copy them. but they did. and i'm not going to trash nsync. they are good in their own respect. very nice guys in person too. and the way i look at it is that i can be fans to everyone. i like nsync for their dance jams and i love the backstreet boys on account of their ballads. face it, "dirty pop" is a pretty catchy tune. and i feel that we the fans are creating this rivalry amongst the groups. and then there is the people that just hate boy bands all together. i just don't get it. everyone is just trying to make something of themselves here. can't we give these boys some credit? nick carter is the most talented man i have ever seen in my life. why isn't he getting props for this? the man is drop dead gorgeous. he can dance, he sure as hell can sing. he writes songs. he plays the drums with such passion, not to mention the guitar. he's an awesome drawer and he's so incredibly tight with his family it makes your heart melt. i wish i could say i was that talented. but i'm not. and i give the boys mad props. a good song is a good song. it doesn't matter who sings it. and i want the backstreet boys to stay around forever. i want to take my kids *when i have them in 10 years* to go and see them in concert. us fans need to get out there and buy their albums. support the backstreet boys. go see them on tour, even if it costs you $110 to do so. just go and represent. stand behind them in all that they do. they are doing this for us. and i want to say that i am honored that they do this for us. and you people who aren't openminded can trash talk me all you want. i know what brings a smile to my face. i know what helps calm me down during my college finals. i know what keeps me from freaking out during a traffic jam. i know what songs to sing at the karaoke bars that everyone knows. i know what's better on a shitty day than a pint of ben and jerry's. so, to the boys, thank you. you do more than you realize and we stand behind you 100%. whether it's rehab or boat racing or trying to save the world *y'all know how kevin is!* or solo albums, we're there for you. ok, enough of my rambling. please remember to keep the backstreet pride alive. they will get through this. they will for us. i have fatih in them. Submitted by Skye from New South Wales Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 23:51:33 2002 Hey To All BSB Fans and Others.... I'm not going to sit here and say that NSYNC are to blame for anything, nor the record labels for Backstreet Boys Demise because there isnt one. The Backstreet Boys have shaped the way for a lot of so called bands for the past 9 years. Who's to say some music critic or whoever it was, can determine a success or failure of a group who have only been honest and loyal to the people that got them there in the first place....the people they are always thinking of....their FANS!! Of course you get the old Backstreet Boys are gay and the rest but honestly if we look at all the things that makes this group so special is that they've always wanted to do their best and sing by sharing their music with the rest of the world. They are human, they do make mistakes and yes if some people want to judge them for whatever reason LET THEM!! Because we all know the truth. NSYNC maybe getting the crowds or the record sales...but records and awards don't determine talent of a band. It's the fans devotion to BSB that keeps them alive. So I say this...for those who are true fans of BSB go ahead support them, if you aren't a fan don't support them...but whatever decision you do make...they will be here for as long as we want them here...i've been a fan for 8 years and i guess I will continue to support them. I hope everyone else does too. thanx Skye :) Submitted by KT from Gilbert AZ USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:44:32 2002 The article was of interest to me. I kind of knew something was going on I just didn't know what. I'm glad that the guys can be so straight up with us about what they wanted for them and for us. I love them for that. I found the part about Leighanne to be interesting. I'm glad someone else can see what I've been seeing for a long time. Brian needs our prayers so if you do pray please include Brian. I have a feeling he will need them soon. Anyway thanks for posting the article for us. Submitted by S Duchess from Nigeria Date: Mon Aug 19 23:36:59 2002 Well, I'm going to have to cut this short cos if I decide to say ALL that's on my mind, I'll need to see the pple responsible in Jive first before any other. They thought and still think only of themselves, hurt The Boys, put a daggone dent in the career, which they, The Boys, have their hearts in...I think Jive record was selfish and greedy. What in the world made Pearlman think he's worthy of being a sixth member of The BSB?!!! Who told him he could do that? He neither sings nor dances and that's where most of the energy rests...I've never seen him appear on interviews at the wee hours of the morning, when ever BSB gets dissed [as is with all other celebrities of course] nothing is said of Pearlman not being able to sing or dance or even being a member of the "teeny bopper boy band," whatever makes pple say that...so while Pearlman Lou sleeps by 6AM, my boys Kevin, Brian, AJ, Howie D and Nick cut their sleep and are seated in front of some camera answering a series of worn out, hunger-causing, boring questions. The Backstreet Boys have been cheated and that's apparent. This is a fair thought and not something I'm saying because they are famous...when NSYNC had a friction with Pearlman I felt for them...it was the same thing The BSB had endured in the hands of the same Pearlman... who now has the image of greed already. I am praying for The Backstreet Boys: Kevin Scott Richardson, Brian Thomas Littrel, Alexander James Mclean, Howard Dwain Dorough and Nicholas Gene Carter...they are dudes that have decided to use their love for music to make good music, which would please everybody...notwithstanding the fact that some people would remain obstacles... KTBSPA...Keeping it in Nigeria! In the end, this doesn't seem short but I still have more to say to Jive and Co. [I'm much too upset..I had no idea The Boys were going thru this...they are not products and shouldn't be treated as such.] Submitted by JessieRae from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:25:04 2002 I will stand by my man, Jeff, thank you :) And my Backstreet Boys. Here's to sticking to your hearts and the loyalty they hold for your idols. Whoa, that was sappy. Ah, well. When in the moment. Live long and prosper! hehe. I'm off, got work at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Toodles! Submitted by *Ash* from Clewiston FL USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:18:50 2002 Honestly y'all... who cares what some middle-aged man thinks about BSB? It's like they always say WE make THEM. Not the suits or execs (well... they have SOMETHING to do with it ;o)...) but anywho, it's not fair to say they are "lost". I think they're just getting started. But Jeff Gordon? That's another story... just kidding. Stand by your man! Have a wonderful day! Submitted by Colleen from Cheektowaga New York USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:18:44 2002 Just got back from cruisin around, had Black and Blue blarring from the speaker's. Wow, do I feel so much better now. That was like a breath of fresh air. If your doubting or feeling fusterated, try it, you'll feel perfectly fine after. We have absolutely nothing to worry about. KTBPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by sabeen chaudhary from lahore punjab Pakistan Date: Mon Aug 19 23:16:15 2002 Its a VERY sad reality that the BSB and their fans have to learn to face.I kept denying it for 2years!!I couldn't accept that the BSBs had fallen from the pinnacle of their success.I guess it was the TRUE talent of these 5 boys that nobody has shown or even equalled that has made me believe that way.And how can any HUMAN being like and accept a group like N'syc!!This group has built itself on the attemt to break the BSB!!This is no base for existing!!No talent,no brains,nothing!Real PUPPETS to Mr.Pearlman!Its all just very sadning how this could happen to a Band that the entire world today would prefer to the others[including the new groups!] Submitted by Katie from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:12:46 2002 haha! (All caps detected. Message converted to lowercase) Submitted by JessieRae from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:11:49 2002 I will, Katie! I will! :) Now, where did Amy wonder of to? I was hoping I could educate her some more. *sigh* Oh well, guess she'll just have to wait 'till next lesson! Who wants to teach next? Submitted by Jessica from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:08:16 2002 First of all, the NY Times is not a tabloid, nor is it a "teeny" publication...secondly when I read that article, it sounded a lot to me like Jive and The Firm have a lot to do with dischord in BSBland and with Nick's album coming out first. Thirdly when that new manager guy said that about Nick, I wanted to scream! It worries me too (that the mgmt. and Nick might not be seeing eye to eye). And also it gets to me b/c *NONE* of the Boys are replaceable! Submitted by Katie from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:06:15 2002 Haha Jess.... at least we are finding humor in all this!!! Laughter is the best medicine :o) haha you keep on lovin BSB, and Jeff Gordon!! You go girl! Submitted by JessieRae from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 23:01:48 2002 I agree, Katie. But it feels so good to stand up for what you believe in, and her insults just gave me reason to voice my beliefs even more so. And I know how to take crap from people, for I am also an avid Jeff Gordon fan. I get crap all the time and I just love him all the more. So come on, give me your insults! Increase my loyalty and love for my Boys! hehe I dare ya. Submitted by Sarah from Dallas TX USA Date: Mon Aug 19 22:57:28 2002 Well said Katie! :o) Submitted by Tere from California USA Date: Mon Aug 19 22:56:11 2002 ok #1,to the people who are saying that bsb are brainwashing us and that they can't sing... what in the heck are you doing on a backstreet boy's website? just cuz you don't like their songs doesn't mean that you can ruin it for all of us and what you just said made me even prouder to be a bsb fan and also i'm guessing that what you also said didn't change anyone's mind. from what i've read bsb has been through a lot and its messed up on how the firm has tooken advantage of them but now that they are not with them, hopefully things will go on better. and also as long as we are still bsb fans and are still supporting them, bsb will be here to stay, we make them stronger so go on and keep the backstreet pride alive!!!! thats all i really have to say. peace! Submitted by Katie from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 22:54:27 2002 Okay girls, Amy obviously isnt a fan and we know that, but stop writing to her. She came on here to make us mad she did and its feeding her that we are writing back, if we stop she will stop. (well hopefully) anyways sorry thats just what i wanted to say. Its like a 2 year old, the more angry the parent gets the more the kids wants to do it... KTBSPA!! First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 63 of 75