The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone
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Submitted by Sam from USA
Honestly guys, we all know you're not supposed to take the media seriously... I caught them fudging a bunch of facts in that article, if they can't even get the facts straight, such as the date the tickets for the B&B tour went on sale, how can we even take what they say seriously?? It's all for attention.
Submitted by Emily from USA
It is disgusting what people will do for money, This article made me ashamed to be part of the human race. Who treats people like that? "Could you please schedual your open heart surgery around the tour because we're not making enough money off of you and we want you to risk your health and your future well-being so that we can take advantage of you and screw you blind." WTF? These 5 guys deserve so much more respect then they get not just for their music but for all the shit they have gone through. I'm have never been more proud to call myself a fan of theirs. They will get what they deserve. i have faith in that. KTBSPA
Submitted by Justine from Canada
Man. all I can say is that the BSB are WAY too good for the Music Industry. I makes me so sad to read about the way that they have been treated when THEY are the reason that so many other people have had success. I mean the article said that The Firm used the profits it made from BSB to make its self into the Empire that it is today. And Jive was not a very big label before the BSB became successful. The BSB were what allowed them to expand into the most successful independent label in history. Without BSB they wouldn't have gotten so big. Also BSB helped Mtv with TRL, and all the Teen magazines, and just the Music Industry in general by bringing back the Pop trend to music. Just remember that before BSB hit it big the Music Industry was in a major slump. I know that this might sound arrogant or biased since I'm a BSB fan but frankly it's the truth. These people who have been taking advantage of them and manipulating them should really be thanking them for everything that they have done. Instead they are just treated like disposable waste. It honestly makes me sick. I am so proud to be a fan of these five guys. They have survived this long in this brutal business and I know that they are capable of a truly legendary career. I have never looked up to them more than I do now after reading this article. KTBPA
Submitted by maggie from Canada
I think that each of the members of BSB will eventually do solo projects whether it be acting, producing, writing or singing - BUT they will always be the most successful Pop band ever. I hope they will continue to make music together - but if not, I will still follow their careers and remain a fan forever. As for Leighanne Littrell - she does have a right to show and voice an interest in her husband's career - any other wife would of their husband would whether he be in show business or not. Just think about when and if they have children - His Family will come first. Mine would.
Submitted by AJMcLeans_honey from Near Nick in Florida USA
It think it is 99.9% truthful.
Submitted by Laura from United Kingdom
After reading that article I realised (not that I didnt already) just how hard the boys work and how many obsticles they have had to overcome and they have done and become stronger for it.
Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA
melanie, i do agree with you, but we're just statin our own opinions. we, or at least i kno that bsb are just guys that happened to make it big. i kno they're not perfect. any1 wants to talk, email me
Submitted by Melanie from Canada
goodness i cant take this anymore!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by justine from anaheim ca USA
Wow, i just read over what all of you guyz had to say and i was so impressed. i do believe that bsb has the strongest and most supportive fans. a lot of ppl are angry at nick for releasing a solo album rite now, but i think it's great, b/c if nick releases his solo album first, then the crowd will probably focus on bsb too b/c nick is a member of bsb. if anything, nick releasing the solo album first will help bsb sell more albums and make this album EVEN STRONGER. and i really liked the point on what jacob shared on sayin how bsb does somany great things just like nick with saving the ocean and howie with the lupus found. but once when something like nick gettin arrested happens, it immediately gets scrutinized and the criticizm begins. knowing all the things that have happended to the boys, i am def. going to stand by them during their whole music careers. i have a feeling their new album is going to be the best. and bsb is not going downhill. they're not over. and n'sync isn't better. PROOF: on jojo's rear end countdown for 2001, KIIS FM IN CALIFORNIA, BSB STILL NAILED THE #1 SPOT AND N'SYNC CAME IN 2ND. KTBSPA. the boys are stronger than ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by BSB 4 eva from NY USA
BSB will live forever, they've been through worser times than this, and they will be on TOP once again........BSB 4 life
Submitted by Liane from Des Plaines Illinois USA
Ya know, about two hours ago I posted what I thought about the article and the boys, and since then I have read all the opinions before mine and after mine. I agree with a lot of what has been said but I also disagree with some things that have been said. For instance, I agree when people say that they don’t think Nicks solo project is a good idea, but at the same time I support it. I mean Nick isn’t going anywhere. He is doing something different by himself. Last time I checked that was called a “SIDE PROJECT”. A lot of you have been saying it’s bad publicity and to some degree I understand that considering all the BS that has been going on. But think of it this way: Bad publicity is better than no publicity at all. And right now BSB can use some publicity. As far as his album goes, I support him 110% because I know he isn’t “going solo” he just doing something solo. And now that I think about it, I think most of you are hearing and seeing the word solo and immediately think it means Nick is quitting. Lets define solo: alone, by one’s self, without help. Hell! I’ll even get the dictionary’s definition for you. ……. Ok here it is: solo adv (1712): without companion: alone (fly~) That’s it. Word for word! Now, look at that again. Please, tell me where it says “leaving” “breaking up” “over”. Oh you can’t because it’s not in there. So lets get the “solo” means “leaving” out of our head realize he his just experimenting ….no big deal!
Submitted by anonymous from USA
Hey Fans,
Submitted by Amanda S. from Woodbridge Ontario Canada
Hey BSB Fans!
Submitted by Jennifer from Maryland USA
I posted earlier today, and I have read over all the entries since I posted.I just want to say that even though I think Nick should have waited 'till maybe after the next tour to do a solo album I still will support him, and I still will get his CD. I don't know about you guys but I have stuck with the guys through worse trials then this and I will stick with them(ALL of them) to the very end, whenever that may be. I am so glad that so many BSB fans seem to be uniting behind the guys, and supporting them, that is exacly what they need during times like these. Thanks for reading another one of my babling entries. Peace and KTBSPA!
Submitted by elizabeth from tampa fl USA
i think that the article made the boys sitution look a little on the bad side.it didnt talk about the boys music, nor the talent, nor the fans. it talked about the buissness, money,& managment of the boys.at first, all the stuff it was saying, like the boys were havnig managment problems & weren't making as much money as they were made me kinda mad. i thought "but the boys are as talented as they were yesterday." but then i realized that i was getting worked up over nothing. i read that ym febuary 2000 aritcle with the boys. in it, Brian said that its easy to get cuaght up in the politics of the buisness. & what he said was true. just look at us. some of us are getting nervous about the boys future. but fact is, just becuase they swcth mangment, doesnt make the boys over. its just a little problem that the boys have overcome, obviously. right now, they are in the studio recording their next album & everythings going to be fine. & we can't really base what the boys furture is gonna be like from what lou pearlman says, i mean look..he did steal money from the boys. & about nicks solo album...he has said time & time agian that even though he is doing a solo project, the boys aren't breaking up..& i believe him. one last thing..i did not think that black & blue was a failure..i thoguht it was a great album.
Submitted by Briana from USA
2 words basically sum my feelings up: Thank god! Ive always known there have been a lot of finacial problems surrounding the boys and their management companies, but i havent really understood it all. a lot of it was hidden from the public. Im very happy this person decided to explain it (and he explained it very well.) i think a better title could have been chosen...i mean, the boys really havent come undone, in my opinion. I dont think the boys are breaking up, especially for money purposes, they always say they love what there doing, and i dont think money would get in the way of that. I AM kind of upset with nick. The backstreet boys have given him everything he has (again my opinion) for the past 10 years and i think his actions have in a way were "backstabbing" the boys. I'm amazed at lou pearlman (he is a sick man)and jive. they are so cruel...especially when it came to brian's heart surgery. I think the bsb were right to leave them, they need to make more decisions for themselves. All in all i like the article i though it was great
Submitted by Lisa from Fountain Inn SC USA
I feel that everything that the Boys have been through will only make them stronger. They all have wonderful voices and are very talented individuals. I know that the article said the boys weren't thrilled about Nick's solo album and as long as he (Nick) realizes that the group comes first and this solo project comes after that, then everything will be okay. People can be organized and do more than one thing. We, as the fans, must support the Boys anyway we can.
Submitted by Kate from USA
Hey BSB Fans
Submitted by joanne from new york USA
ok... well...i love the boys... always have always will... and i dunno that article kinda got to me, cuz i know its all true... but i see it like this... if the boys made it this far, whats gunna stop them now? i mean they've been through SOOOOOOOOOOO SOOO MUCH... rumors, fights, law suits, marriages, brians sugery, aj in rehab, nick puttin out a solo album... i mean its alot to take in... and well the boys still stand strong... i dont think nicks album will hurt the boys that much... i sorta agree wit the article that it will just make things better for when bsb decides to put out another album(which i cant wait for!!)... ok well i put in my 2 cents, hehe... all us bsb fans need to stick together & support the boys, no matter what they do!!! *~*KTBSPA*~*
Submitted by Amanda from USA
Let's be blunt-Brian and Kevin have been off the better part of two years being married and AJ has spent that time in rehab and getting engaged. That is their right to do, but was Nick supposed to put his life on hold? Those three seem very selfish to me. They want time off for married life and Nick has no say, but he makes a solo album and thats out of line. NO! You snooze you lose. How many of us get off two years for a honeymoon? I think it's less that Jive is a bad record company (look at Britney, Nsync, Jennifer love Hewitt) and more that a few of the BSB have gotten lazy. And Leighanne has no business interfering. None of us buy her records and Jive and the Firm didn't agree to represent her. Just what Brian needs-someone who can't even make it in enetertainment telling him how to run his career. Ha ha!
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