The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 75 of 75 Submitted by Annie from newcastle nsw Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 07:04:45 2002 i think that not only bsb fans should read that but let every1 that critises them and boy bands, and just let them see exactly what they do and that they deserve as much as any1 if not more to be where they r and doing it. i showed my brother a hard rock punk guy n he was like wow thats alot of sh*t to go through. and its a credit to bsb that they are still going i know that many people after everything would give up n think y bother. when u read articles like that you can kinda realise what kevin n every1 is saying when he says they have been through alot i mean i knew that brians op and managment stuff but not all the lawyers and money and contracts and crap thats involved with the industry. noel gallager is right when he said that the US music business is only about business and hardly music. backstreet boys r the best screw the rest. thanks mates. we luv ya Submitted by Sakura from Melbourne VIC Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 06:29:06 2002 After reading the article, it was quite shocking to me. i never realized the great drama that the boys have gone through and it just makes me to love and support them even more! It's really made me realised they deserve soo much for their long journey in the music industry. There's many things that we don't get to see and that they are doing all this for us fans! i believe that if it wasn't for the backstreet boys, there wouldn't any successful boy bands out there today: not o-town, not westlife and especially not nsync. i hope the backstreet boys will last for a long long time and whatever they do in the future, i wish them all the very best and that there are millions of fans supporting them through their 2nd chapter of their journey. *mwa* Submitted by Marisa G. from Windsor California USA Date: Mon Aug 19 06:05:10 2002 Personally, I think it's a load of bull. Not about the industry, that is NO surprise to me AT ALL, I'm actually glad it was all kind of explained, but about their "coming undone"... I am SO sick of hearing that crap!!! Give them a chance, for crying out loud! Could you imagine being in they're position, reading about your downfall everyday in the news? How you've lost your spot in the world, how messed up is that? The media doesn't even give them a chance to breathe before pronouncing them dead! Gone, my ass! Please! Give them a break, they're hard working HUMAN BEINGS who deserve a break and some freedom! Just because they're not CONSTANTLY doing peice of crap interviews and promoting themselves... they're living their lives, or at least trying to live... but how can you live if everyone is pronouncing you dead?! Submitted by foreverXOXO from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 05:59:01 2002 We will know by September 1st. I know some people in close contact with a certain member of the group who says this article couldn't be more correct. It appears to me that Backstreet's reign is coming to a close. But then nobody expected they'd come this far - so who knows. If they do switch members I myself will cease as a fan. The reason being that the group now belongs to the name, if they switched it'd be like giving 'N Sync of OTown the name Backstreet Boys. That wouldn't make me a fan. To me a name doesn't belong to a group, rather a group belongs to a name. Whatever the outcome of this situation, I wish all five individuals great success and happiness in the future. Submitted by Mimi from Sydney NSW Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 05:57:37 2002 The only thing that the article has done for me, is for me to realise how much i really love the boys, how strong the boys really are, withstanding such although times were tough and being a Backstreet Boy wasn't exactly 'fun'. Gosh i can't wait for the new album! KTBSPA! Submitted by Naomi from SYDNEY NSW Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 04:58:37 2002 Having studied and worked in the music Industry that is the way the industry works..it's cruel it's heartless...and you need to fight to survive.. Submitted by Nick'sAngel18 from New York City USA Date: Mon Aug 19 04:56:36 2002 i don't belive any of this stuff that they are brakeing up! wanna know why? well 1. Nick couldn't have done all of his solo songs in 1 day so he had been working on it for a few weeks even months so all of the other boys knew about it even befor we did and didn't say anything!!!!! 2. Nick had been intervwed and he also didn't say that he is leaving and he even said he is gonna stay and do both: be in the bsb and work on his solo tour! so until i won't hear from Nikc's, Brain's, Kevin's, Howie's or A.J's mouth that they say that they are brakeing up i won't belive anything else!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you got something to tell me please e-mail me! Submitted by bsb s flutes from alexandria Egypt Date: Mon Aug 19 04:25:22 2002 plz mail me peeps i need to talk about it with someone i feel lost i think bsb should be true to us and tell us whats really going on and clear up the whole thing what we can do is just pray bsb 4 eva(with nick) ktbspa 4 eva Submitted by caren from sydney nsw Australia Date: Mon Aug 19 04:16:14 2002 That article really shows me how INCREDIBLY cruel the business world is, god they use talented artists like shit, play them like guitars! All they ever think about is short term profits, cash. What about the LONGTERM, they should know even their profits can triple and prolong if they help the band up more! God how it infuriates me reading it, to hear how our boys are hurt and bruised by so those cold blooded people who should really go to HELL. They should prevent any chance of Nick not participating in the group promotion etc. They should release killer singles--many of the unreleased songs in B*B for exmple, which are better instead. They should CARE! FOr god's sake. And for nick not being there with the group, leaving the 4 to promote publicly can destroy the image of OUR bsbs. Just pray.. BSB 4 EVER!!..! Submitted by Gail Turley from Mesa Arizona USA Date: Mon Aug 19 04:09:37 2002 I lost my entire previous comment when I tried to edit it! Anyhow, I just basically said that, though Pearlman invested a lot in BSB in the beginning, I just don't trust him. I put very little stock in what he says. Don't you love the way these companies do accounting? So many great and intelligent artists have been screwed over the years. You know darned well that they recouped anything invested in BSB and more with all the money that BSB has generated. The thing with ticket prices and all was Clear Channel and The Firm's doing, and it did make BSB look bad. As far as Nick's solo album, well the timing isn't the best, but it sounds like they are trying to make him rush it out before the end of the year. I believe that the boys support him, and that they are working on the album so that they can get it done by early next year. I don't believe that they are 'undone' at all. The New York Times may be a reliable source, but there is a bit of sensationalism in this article. The Firm is in a lot of legal difficulty with several clients and other people that they deal with. BSB left them, not the other way around. They have better management now, and more power to them! GO BSB! KTBSAHDPA! Submitted by frackie from Rochester Minnesota USA Date: Mon Aug 19 04:05:29 2002 I think thats one of the realest articals I've ever read on the backstreet boys. I felt that it was very intreeging to find out their veiw point on the subject of their careers. I liked how they had kevin in there talking but I feel it would have been more efective if they would have had quotes from all 5 guys and not just one. I hope that people aren't upset at Nick for desiding to stay with the firm and going against the other 4. I thought it was kinda unfair when I read that Brian, Howie, Kevin, and AJ were doing demos without nick. I don't know if that is true but if it is thats weak or unfair to the backstreet fans. We all like all 5 of bsb and it wouldn't be any better with just 4 or just 1. Then again Maybe the Backstreet Boys are finally growing into men insted of staying as boys. Submitted by Jenny from San Antonio Texas USA Date: Mon Aug 19 03:13:48 2002 Sorry, me again, forgot to say sumtin else. Also, the whole thing bout Nick still being with the Firm, he said that hes had a contract since he was 18 to do something. Im guessing either he had to do somethin solo since he signed it, or if he decided to do something solo, it had to be with them. Submitted by Jenny from San Antonio Texas USA Date: Mon Aug 19 03:07:39 2002 It was a good article but I dunno.. I dont like how their new management says that they dont care if one of the guys leaves the group or how they went to Lou Pearlman for comments. They got so many comments from Kevin, I wouldnt be surprised if they asked Kevin what he thought about Nicks solo album (which was more than likely all good stuff), they didnt get the answer they wanted, so they left it out and went to someone else. I hope that when the guys come back with their new album, their gonna show that Backstreets Back and here to stay! Submitted by Colleen from Buffalo New York USA Date: Mon Aug 19 02:48:52 2002 I thought it was a very informative article, but at the same time I thought maybe unnessessary. It did shed light on how the music industry work's, and some question's were answered, but it also emphasised the whole media attack, that's been going on with backstreet since the beginning. For instance, the title of the article. 'The Lost Boys: How A Pop Sensation Came Undone'. I do believe Backstreet beat their own record sale's with Black and Blue. That to me signify's success! When your on top and million's love you, why is it that the media only pick's away at you? Well, that's the bigger story, so it seem's. You know how it is, dirt and sex sell. Yes, sad but true that's the world we live in. We all know the Backstreet Boy's paved the way for future act's as well as sky rocketed career's in many media field's, such as T.v. radio and merchandising. They were a sensation and still are sensational, nothing changed. I became a fan because I liked what I heard, well guess what? I still do. These five men have changed my life and touch my heart with their music. Their beautiful melodies and soleful voice's have captivated and entertained me for the past 3 year's and I'm forever going to be their fan. They give me what most act's in the music industy cannot, that is the gift to share the love for their music with my childen, my parent's and my grandparent's. Quality talent and heartfelt music have no age bounderies. That in itself is an achievement only few artist's ever share. There are very few people in the entertainment business who have a happily ever after story. It's not all qlitz and glamore, it is real life, just like the fella's have stated. There are going to be problem's and you just deal with them as they come. The boy's have proven time and time again that they are survivor's. Having delt with Brian's health issue's, management problem's and Aj's stay at rehab, the guy's are know stranger's to such blow's in life. There probobly will alway's be issue's on the table to deal with, and they will do it in a dignified tactful manner that they alway's have. Now Nick's putting out a solo c/d and they will be just fine. Nick know's he's a Backstreet Boy. He is only doing what he want's with his off time and has the support of his bandmate's. All the negativity to come out of this should just be ignored. Media want's us all to doubt them and loose faith, it's their main mission. One in which they actually get paid for, such a shame to earn your dollar that way. As long as the guy's know we are here for them, we will alway's achive greatness. I say once a fan, forever a fan. The Backstreet Boy's are a class act, one that will never be duplicated. KTBPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.s. If they decide to leave it all behind tommarrow, I would'nt blame them at all. I'd miss them terribly though. (sniff, sniff) Submitted by Laura from Hamilton ON Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 02:23:27 2002 I thought this was an amazing article. It was so deep and through in everything. The buisness side was kept clear and was totally understandable to the "average joe". It answered a lot of questions, such as ticket prices. They were ridicously high last year and I think that's why the tour flopped. I was sympathetic yet confused at why Nick stayed with former management. Only he will know why he stayed. It's strange to hear the money side of the buisness when we as fans just appreciate the boys for their music and don't really think that when we buy that CD we are paying for one of their kids college tuition. But that is the reality of life, and the buisness. I personally would be devestated if BSB still put out a CD without Nick. But I honestly don't think it will come to that. The Firm couldn't possibly draw up conflicting tour dates for both Nick and the BSB tours ( as someone had mentioned). I am sure Nick wouldn't stand for it. I think we as fans have faith in the boys and will continue to do so until THE day comes that they will want to go their seperate ways. Because one day it will happen. Hopefully not soon though :) KTBSPA Submitted by Batool from USA Date: Mon Aug 19 02:22:47 2002 I felt real good after reading this article...and somewhat stronger towarsd my love for BSB. This article really laid out all the truth..and I am proud of how the boys have come out! One thing I have also discovered is that I would not be sad even there are BSB without Nick...I would support Nick...but I wouldn't feel bad if he left the band...or got kicked out....as long as there are BSB...I'm with them...all the way! KTBSPA! Submitted by kaitlyn from nh USA Date: Mon Aug 19 02:07:30 2002 these people have to get it through there heads that bsb are busy making an album, but instead there saying bsb are going to break up, so what if Nick is making a solo album so isn't justin timberlake but there not saying nsync are going to break up. Submitted by Jade Morey from Leesburg Georgia USA Date: Mon Aug 19 02:04:34 2002 This article answered questions that I've had for a very long time. Anyone out there who thinks the NY Times put this out to say the boys are gone are WRONG! The NY Times put it out because it's true, everything in the article is the truth about everything. All of those times we asked why are they doing that, why do they say these things? They had to. That's fuc*ed up too. Hopefully all of the bullsh*t is gone. They are under new management now so lets just hope for the best to come out of bsb. Lets hope they kick down the doors and make people listen to bsb again. They aren't gone, they are just on vacation from the hectic ride they've had to go on. They will be back, oh yes they are coming back. If not we know why they didn't. Submitted by jennifer from miami florida USA Date: Mon Aug 19 01:48:05 2002 I loved the article!! i have been really frustarated lately, trying to figure out what is going on with the bsb. this article was plain out real, and thats what I loved the most! It shows what is going on behind the scenes, instead of giving the sugar-coated version we get on tv. I will support the backstreet boys forever even over the precious nick carter! most the fans run to defend Nick and want nothing more but the other guys to sit back and accept it and waste their time. has anyone even thought on the other guys perspective for just one second!!! maybe the other guys feel betrayed , yes betrayed by Nick ! nick was the first one to claim they are sooooo tight and like brothers but he is also the first one to break away! i got so enraged when i heard that the band had to storm out of the room when the firm said they where going to manage Nick's solo career! c'mon if he cared that much he could picked another management company or better yet waited for a better time! most people will take this as oh she just dose'nt like Nick but that is very far from the truth. I just feel if you only have eyes for nick and dont care about the welfare of the rest then you shouldnt call yourself a backstreet fan! because they are human and dont have to be ok with everything! It isn't fair they have to work their schedule around nick instead of the groups. I honestly cant believe more people dont see it this way! and you are very naive if you think the firm isnt going to do everything in their power to contradict nicks schedule with the groups!! Submitted by Fairytale from NS Canada Date: Mon Aug 19 01:43:29 2002 Hi everyone. I read through the other entries before submitting one of my own and I saw a couple good points. It is sad at the end of the article when they just sort of toss Nick off as something un-important. He is important. He's some fans' favourite and even if he's not, if you're a BSB fan, you still love him anyway. He makes up 1/5 of the Backstreet Boys, as does Howie, Kevin, Brian and AJ. If one of them left, it just wouldn't be the same. This is a great quote I got from another post: "I would much rather have BSB not release another album than have them release one without Nick." Personally, I totally agree. Same goes if it was one of the other boys. The article was well written and they had quotes and everything so it's not fake, that's for sure. They could have changed some things, that's all. Adios, Fairytale First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 75 of 75