Fans expect BSB mania to last awhile

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Feb 19, 2001 Source: Grand Forks Herald Submitted By: Gina By Paulette Tobin Herald Staff Writer Even if Rachael Olson weren't going to the Backstreet Boys concert tonight, she wouldn't have to leave her bedroom to see the faces and hear the songs of her favorite group in the world. That's because Olson, 16, has 14 Backstreet Boys CDs, including albums, singles and imports, three Burger King BSB action figures and stacks of books about the Boys. One whole corner of her room is plastered from floor to ceiling with color posters. "I used to have about 400 posters. Every inch of my walls were covered," she said. She would have put some on the ceiling, too, but her mother, Darlene, said no. Rachael has taken down many of the posters because her father, John, plans to remodel her room. Olson, a sophomore at Red River High School who sings in the choir and works part-time at Hugo's, may be typical of many of the BSB's devoted teen fans. She's female, she can't get enough of the Boys, and she's not swayed by BSB critics, especially teen-aged boys who often seem as vehement in their dislike of BSB as teen-aged girls seem enthusiastic in their adoration. (Those boy critics would include Rachael's 13-year-old brother, Derek.) "They're jealous," Olson said flatly of the group's detractors. And she said she has a sure-fire way to end any anti-BSB rants. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: johnanz http://imrdsoacha.gov.co/silvitra-120mg-qrms Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet bonanza Prev Item: Sluts and Teddy Bears