Backstreet's back *Alright!*

Howie Dorough

Full Name: Howard Dwaine Dorough
Nickname: Howie D, D, Latin Lover, Sweet D
Birthdate: 22/08/73 (August 22nd)
Age: 24
Birth Place: Orlando, Florida USA
Family: Brother John, sisters Polly Anna, Caroline, Angela
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Height: 5'8 *SHORT!*
Weight: 148 lbs
Current Hometown: Orlando, Florida USA
Hobbies: Relaxing, water skiing, dancing, swimming, raquetball, water sports
Fave Color: Purple *good choice*
Fave Food: Asiatic Food
Fave Drink: Sprite *ick slime water*
Pets: Cat Oscar and Dog Christopher
Fave Movie: Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
Fave Music: Soul and R&B
Fave School Subject: Math *gag me with a ruler!*
Fave Book: The Firm
Fave Prefume: CK One
Idole: John Secada
Kickin' Back: Relax? I don't know the word! No, just joking. Actually to tell the truth, I call my house and talk to my family-that's the biggest relaxation for me. It's weird I'm a really active person, so for me to just sit down and watch TV or just hang out it's kind of like... not that it's impossible for me, but I'm always constantly wanting to do something. When I'm sitting down, I feel like I'm totally wasting time. It's like my body is still kind of in that mode to keep going and there are a million things that I could be doing. So sometimes just picking up the phone and taking timw out to call my family or even just slepping sometimes... I mean if I'm stressed out or whatever, sometimes I just crash out.
What does Howie look for in a girl?: personality, honesty, morals, wholesomeness, a good head on her shoulders

His say:

Howie D gave himself away at age three when he jumped onto his grandmother's bed and belted out his very first rendition of 'Baby Face' (this he dosen't remember at all). Today it's really easy to pick Howie D out the this crowd--he's the one with the high-flyinf falsettos. Half-Irish, half-Puerto Rican, Howie loves being in the group. Born in Orlando, the last of five siblings, Howie D has sung in choir, performed in community theatre (Sound Of Music, Showboat, Camelot), commercials (Disney World), a Nickelodeon pilot (Welcome Freshman), anf 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.

AJ McLean
Full Name: Alexander James McLean
Nicknames: Bone, Mr. Cool
Birthdate: 09/01/78 (January 9th)
Age: 20
Birth Place: Key West, Miami
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown

Height: 5'11
Current Hometown: Orlando, Florida USA
Hobbies: Cartooning, puppeteering, writing poetry, songwriting, basketball, volleyball and shooting pool
Fave color: Yellow and Red
Fave School Subject: English
Odd Jobs: Ventriloquist
Idole: Luther Vandross
Kickin' Back: I just sit down and kick back. pop in a cassette of something soothing. Lie Back. Turn off the lights. And relax for about an hour or so. or I'll play some pool or some b-ball. His Fave Thing: McDonald's. I have to have it. I was raised on it. Everyday after school, from when I was in grade school if I got an A or even a B, my grandmother is like, 'You want to go to McDonald's?' 'Yeah!' What does AJ look for in a girl?: someone who is different, true to herself, believes in herself, is motivated, sweet, understanding, supportive

His say:
"I'm a big ham and I gotta be out there and doing crazy stuff for no apparent reason, especially on stage..." admits AJ. But then, one might have that there was something brewing when, as a youngster in his very first acting job, AJ brought the house down as Dopey in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. In fact, by sixth grade, Alexander James McLean had appeared in 27 classics such as The Nutcracker, the King And I, and Fiddler On The Roof. While attending junior high, AJ won a part in Nickelodeon's 'Hi Honey I'm Home' and began an on going relationship with both Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. AJ sang, trained extensively in dance, and took acting classes. When he's not working, AJ, who's a skilled puppeteer, spends time cartoonong, writing poetry that inspires his songwriting, playing basketball, volleyball and shooting pool. His take on the tracks of the Backstreet Boys' debut album? "In my mind, they're gonna be hits!"

Kevin Richardson
Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson
Nickname: Kev, Train, Mr. Body Beautiful
Birthdate:03/10/72 (October 3rd)
Age: 26
Birth Place: Lexington, Kentucky USA
Family: Mother Ann, brothers Tim, Jerald Jr., father Jerald died of cancer in 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Eyes: Green-Blue
Hair: Dark Brown (Black)
Height:6'2 *mmm*
Current Hometown: Orlando, Flroida USA
Hobbies: Playing piano, dancing, rugby, horseback riding
Fave Color: Royal Blue*good color*
Fave Food: Mexican & Chinese
Pets: Black Cat, Quincy
Fave Perfume: Xs de Paco Rabanne
Fave Music: Elton John, The Artist, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Soul and Classical
Idole: Elton John
Kickin' Back: I go see a movie or rent a movie and stay home. Or I watch TV and play my keyboard. What does Kevin look for in a girl?: good heart, good morals, good sense of humour

His say:
Kevin Richardson spent his first nine years on a 10-acre farm and the next eight in a modern-day log cabin. "I had a great childhood," says backstreet Boys' oldest member. "I loved school, played Little League football, rode horses and dirtbikes, and sang into a hairbrush in front of my bedroom mirror." The boy was happy--and he could sing. After receivinghis first set of keyboards as a high school freshman, Kevin spent his adolescence in chorus and drama clubs. He also entered talent shows and played his keyboards in restaurants and at weddings. These days, prier to touring, Kevin shared an apartment Howie D and his cousin Brian. His free time is spent weightlifting, dancing, shooting hoops, playing football, and writing music at his keyboards. Ask him to describe life in the studio and he'll say, "Sing. Eat. Sing. Sing. Eat. Sing. SLEEP!!!" And on the road? "A lot of fun, a lot of work, and sometimes a little lonely. It's what I've always dreamed of!!"

AND THE VERY BEST IS LAST:
Brian Littrell
Full Name: Brian Thomas Littrell
Nickname: B-Rok, Mr. Joker, Seaver, B, Frick
Birthdate: 20/02/75 (Febuary 20th)
Age: 23
Birth Place: Lexington, Kentucky USA
Family: Brother Harold
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dirty Blond *looks red*
Height: 5'7 *my god he's short!*
Current Hometown: Orlando, Florida USA
Hobbies: Collecting tennis shoes, playing basketball, swimming, watching movies
Fave Color: Blue*good!*
Fave Food: Macaroni and Cheese*mmmm cheese*
Fave Drink: Ginger Ale *yummy*
Fave Perfume: Photo de Lagerfeld
Fave Music: Boyz II Men, Shai, Jodeci
Pets: Cat, Missy
Worst Fear: Heights
Idole: Micheal English
Kickin' Back: Honestly, I lie on the couch and just watch TV. That's it. It's something I never get to do-just sit and watch a basketball game or watch a football game. You know, it seems like if you can't watch the tube, you're just totally lost to the world. So I just sit down ans thumb through channels and just be like, 'Oh, this is the best!'
What does Brian look for in a girl?: honsety, be herself, goal-oriented

His say:
Backstreet Boys is Brian Littrell's first big showbiz gig. He spent His growing up years singing at his local church, and was frequently invited to perform at other regional churches, revivals and weddings. To balance out the picture, Brian immersed himself in popular music at school, and his fascination with artists such as Hammer and Boyz II 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. When it's time to take five from BSB, Brian sacks out on the king-size waterbed he bought for $50 ("It was practically brand new"). He also participates in all kinds of sports, his favorite being basketball. His cut choice on the Backstreet Boys debut? "Don't Leave Me," 'cause the track and the word are just slammin'!!"

~>BSB were on a German music station called VIVA and they did a little concert ~>the BSB were on MTV's Spring Break '98, they performed Everybody (Backstreet's Back) and As Long As You Love Me the next BSB album MIGHT be called either 'Backstreet Paradise' or 'Backstreet in Paradise' ~>Nick might have two solo tracks on the CD, they might be 'Heaven In Your Eyes' and 'Open Arms' after the American tuor the BSB will be doing a Western Canadian tour ~>BSB will be in Vancouver August 15th ~>BSB will be in Hong Kong October 15th ~>Nick cut his hair back to ear legnth ~>the Boys were on Staurday Night Live last night (March 14th), they sang As Long As You Love Me, and they were great. Nick's hair was kinda long, AJ had long thin dreads (braids)(I hope they are extentions) and the other Boys's hair was just fine ~>the BSB will be in Spain this April ~>the new album will be out sometime in October vI heard that the BSB are making a movie called 'From Backstreet to Main Street', it's being filmed at Universal Studios ~>I think that Nick's half sister's name is Ginger ~>there is more merchaindise that you can buy now. There is the Official Sticker Book, books that people have written about them, one is 'Backstreet Boys: The Official Biography by: Rob McGibbon (it's a really good book), as well as the CDs, t-shirts and posters ~>Ok I was watching Much Music and there was an interview with the BSB and they talked about Nick and Brian. Nick will NOT be leaving the group (neither will anyone else), and Brian will be getting elective heart surgery in the spring. During his down time the Boys will be doing promotionals and recording their next album. And then, when he's better, they will doing an American tour ~>Nick has an older half sister of 24 and she is the one does his hair ~>Brian's heart is acting up again and he will have to have an operation on it ~>Recently Nick found out he's allergic to cats ~>when Nick turns 21 he might get a tatoo ~>to reasure everyone that none of the Boys have girlfriends I rewatched 'Backstreet's Back in New York' and they said so themselves that none of them have girlfriends, cuz they haven't found anyone who'll put up with their hectic schedules ~>from December to the end of January is the BSB's Canadian Tour ~>for the latest pictures, articles and pin-ups of the BSB I suggest you buy BOP and/or BB every month because they usually have pics and articles on the BSB

*sigh* Welcome to the musical tale of two cities... cities which could no longer contain the soulful, harmonizing hip-hop talents of five of their most gifted sons. Ladies and gentlemen, Backstreet Boys are about to define 1997. City number one, Lexington, Kentucky, home of cousins Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell. From musical families, Kevin and Brian were heavily involved in state and regional church choirs as well as the local entertainment scene. During family visits they harmonized classic doowop hits, traditional Barber Shop Quartet tunes and the contemporary hits of their biggest influences, Boyz II Men, Shai, and Jodeci. By the time they reached their teens, the boys knew they had something going on. City number two, Orlando, Florida. A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough and Nick Carter saw each other at auditions all the time. They were solo performers with solid credentials in musical theater, commercials, television and film, and as they sat around waiting to audition for new projects, they'd find themselves harmonizing an old Temptations hit, or somebody they'd just heard on the radio. After awhile, the a cappella singing took on a life of its own. Back in Lexington, disillusioned by his work with a local Top 40 cover band, Kevin decided to go down to Orlando on a whim. He left for Florida that very day, had a job as a tour guide in Disney World the following week, and devoted the bulk of his time to becoming a professional singer-songwriter. Kevin heard about "those guys who harmonize all the time" from a co-worker who arranged for an introduction. He was riveted by the a cappella harmonies he heard the night he met Nick, Howie and A.J., and was impressed by their dance floor maneuvers. Why not team up? they all thought at once. The die was cast, and all they needed now was one more member to fill out the sound. First thing in the morning, Kevin phoned his cousin Brian in Lexington, had him called out of class, and told him about the three singers he'd met the night before. Next day, Brian hopped a plane headed for Florida, moved in with Kevin and helped the boys name themselves after Orlando's landmark, Backstreet Market. People were amazed at the a cappella harmonies Backstreet Boys could create at the drop of a hat. No musical instruments or engineering wizardry were required for this group to create vocal magic and moods. Honesty, energy and heart-wrenching harmonies characterize Backstreet Boys self-titled debut album. The hook-laden urban pop tracks are a romantic's delight. "I'll Never Break Your Heart," "Anywhere For You" and "Every Time I Close My Eyes" are powerful ballads that speak straight to the yearning heart. "We've Got It Going On," "Boys Will Be Boys" and "Don't Leave Me" are rockin', up tempo gems that opine a force that is always with us, especially in matters of love. "Tell Me That I'm Dreamin'" offers a taste of Backstreet Boys' outrageous live harmonies and "Tender Love" in which A.J. McLean shares the contents of a letter he's written with his Backstreet Boys' brothers is a believable slice of life. Your heartstrings will hip-hop, rock, swing and ache from total involvement in the Backstreet Boys experience. "Quit Playin' Games (With My Heart)" is a romantic midtempo song that should continue its number one status worldwide. *sigh* They just rock huh?

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