BACKSTREET'S BACK!

THE BACKSTREET BOYS

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Everyone knows who they are... everyone, at sometime, has quoted the infamous "Backstreet's Back, Alright!"... almost everyone loves them. I'm speaking of none other than the hottest group around: The Backstreet Boys. They've dominated pop charts with hits like "Quit Playin' Games (With My Heart)", "I'll Never Break Your Heart", and of course, the ever popular "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)".

The group was started when AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter kept running into each other at acting auditions in Florida. They became quick friends and formed a trio, inspired by Boyz II Men and Color Me Badd. They soon met Kevin Richardson and decided to add another member, besides Kevin, to make a quintet. Kevin suggested his cousin, Brian Littrell from Kentucky, and after a few calls, the group was set... Well, almost.

Now, You're proabably asking yourself "What else do they need? Five hunks, great voices.. what's missing?" One thing-- a record label and contract. Their local manager, Donna Wright, was friends with David McPherson of Jive Records, and after much pleading to hear the guys, she finally got him to listen over the phone and they were signed right away.

The Backstreet Boys were an instant success and it shows through the R&B and pop charts of the past few years, as well as their multi-platinum albums. Way to go, guys.

Nickolas Gene Carter was born January 28, 1980 in the same Jamestown, New York hospital as the legendary actress, Lucille Ball. Nick's love for music has been with him since the beginning. He played the part of Raoul in his 4th grade class performance of The Phantom of the Opera. Nick loves to play pranks on people and also likes to have them played on him. He plays video games in his spare time, but also likes to draw, scuba dive, play sports and write poetry. Nick now resides around Tampa, Florida with his parents, brother Aaron, and his younger sisters. It's no wonder that this man is the heart-throb for many teens around the world.

Alexander James McLean was born on January 9, 1978, in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a youngster, in his very first acting job, A.J. brought the house down as Dopey in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In fact, by sixth grade, A.J. had appeared in 27 classics such as The Nutcracker, The King And I and Fiddler on the Roof. While attending junior high, he won a part in Nickelodeon's High Honey, I'm Home. What someone might not know is that A.J. is a skilled puppeteer who spends time cartooning, writing poetry that inspires his songwriting, playing basketball, volleyball and shooting pool. I don't know if A.J. has any siblings, so if *you* know, please email me and let me know.

Brian Thomas Littrell was born February 20, 1975. He grew up singing at his local church, and was frequently invited to perform at other regional churches, revivals and weddings. Brian immersed himself in popular music at school, and his fascination with artists such as Hammer and Boyz ll Men kept his ears firmly tuned to Top 40 and Urban radio stations. Brian enjoys his life and considers himself very lucky to be a member of the Backstreet Boys. Brian recently under went surgert for a congenital heart defect. If you care to make donations to an endowment fund set up in Littrell's name for the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. Checks can be made out to "St. Joseph's Hosrpital Foundation" c/o Brian Littrell Endowment for Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 8490, Lexington, Kentucky, 40533.

Howard Dwaine Dorough was born August 22, 1973 in Orlando, Florida. Howie is the last of 5. His siblings are: John, Pollyana, Caroline and Angie. Howie D. has sung in choirs, performed in community theater (Sound Of Music, Showboat, Camelot), commercials (Disney World), a Nickelodeon pilot (Welcome Freshman), and the films Parenthood and Cop And A Half. A professionally trained dancer, Howie D. loves to take his hip-hop routines to the local clubs and also enjoys swimming, water sports and racquetball.

Kevin Scott Richardson was born October 3, 1972 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kevin spent his first nine years on a 10-acre farm and the next eight in a modern-day log cabin. He loved school, played Little League football, rode horses and dirtbikes, and sang into a hairbrush in front of his bedroom mirror. After receiving his first set of keyboards as a high school freshman, Kevin spent his adolescence in chorus and drama club. He also entered talent shows and played his keyboards in restaurants and at weddings. Kevin shared an apartment with Howie D. and his cousin Brian. His free time is spent weightlifting, dancing, shooting hoops, playing football, and writing music at his keyboards.

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