THE BIO :
Formed in Orlando, Florida, USA, in the mid-90s, white vocal quintet the Backstreet Boys comprises Kevin Scott Richardson (b. 3 October 1972, Lexington, Kentucky, USA), Nicholas Gene Carter (b. 28 January 1980, Jamestown, New York, USA), Brian 'B-rok' Littrell (b. Brian Thomas Littrell, 20 February 1975, Lexington, Kentucky, USA), A.J. McLean (b. Alexander James McLean, 9 January 1978, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA) and Howie D. (b. Howard Dwaine Dorough, 22 August 1973, Orlando, Florida, USA). Managed by former New Kids On The Block tour manager Johnny Wright and his wife Donna, they began their careers by making a breakthrough in Europe rather than their domestic market. Their success began in 1995 when the single 'We've Got It Goin' On' became a substantial hit in Germany, and eventually charted in the rest of mainland Europe. The band's first UK success came in June 1996, when 'Get Down (You're The One For Me)' reached number 14. Reissues of their earlier singles broke them into the UK Top 10 for the first time, with 'We've Got It Goin' On' reaching number 3 in August, and 'I'll Never Break Your Heart' climbing to number 8 in November (the previous year they had stalled at number 54 and 42 respectively). Their self-titled debut album repeated this success, although it was only made available in Europe, as was the 1997 follow-up, Backstreet's Back. The latter featured a cover version of P.M. Dawn 's 'Set Adrift On Memory Bliss', but was otherwise another suite of teenage-orientated love songs and ballads. 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' became another huge hit, and was instrumental in breaking the group in the US when it reached number 4 in June 1998. Further huge hits followed with 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)' and 'As Long As You Love Me'. Their self-titled US debut, compiling tracks from the European albums, went on to become the third best-selling record of 1998 in that country. They topped the UK singles chart in May 1999 with a new single, 'I Want It That Way', which also proved an enduringly popular US Top 10 radio hit. Millennium was a predictable success, topping the US album charts at the start of June 1999 and selling two million copies in just over three weeks. The group's popularity showed no sign of waning over the following year, with a string of hit singles followed by the bestselling Black & Blue, which topped the US charts in November 2000.
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NICK CARTER :
Nick was born on January 28th, 1980 in Jamestown, NY, and moved to Florida when he was 4. Nick has a scuba diving license and loves the ocean, so it’s lucky he wasn’t away from water for too long.
Nick’s described as the prankster of the group, although it’s been a while since he’s pulled off one of his signature stunts, like the time he gave the Boys manager a piece of fish-flavored gum.
Like the other Boys, Nick got started early – he even appeared in “Edward Scissorhands:”
“It would be going too far to say I was actually in ‘Edward Scissorhands’ because I was so far in the background that you can’t tell it’s me. It would be better to say I was on the set of the film…I was in the scene when Edward looks out of a window to the neighborhood. For a split second he sees some kids playing – one of them was me. I was sliding on a yellow piece of plastic we used to call a Slip n’ Slide. They were long flat sheets with water coming out of holes and were really popular with kids at the time. I had to slide on one in the background of the shot. It was great fun being on the set, but it was really cold and they made us do it a lot of times.”
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Nickolas Gene Carter
Nicknames: Nicky, Koas, Chaos, Mr. Hyper Man, Fack, Messy Marvin
Birthdate: 1/28/80
Birthplace: Jamestown, NY
Residence: Apollo Beach, FL – near Tampa
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Family: Jane – mother, Bob – father, BJ, Leslie – sisters, Aaron and Angel – twins.
Favorite Car: Camaro, Mercedes Benz, Prowler
Pets: Cats – Rocky, Sugar and Bandit. Dogs – Samson, Simba, and Pepper.
Favorite Color: Aqua Green
Musical Instrument: Drums
Favorite Musicians: Steve Perry of Journey, Nirvana, Jodeci, Boyz II Men, and Michael Jackson
Favorite Song: I Will Always Love You by The Cure
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Drink: Mountain Dew
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Favorite Movies: Aliens, Braveheart
Favorite Actor: Jeff Goldblum
Favorite Actress: Sigourney Weaver
Favorite TV Shows: Mad About You, Simpsons, X-Files
Favorite Book: Living Free
Favorite Clothes: Nike
Favorite Sports: Basketball, Football, Baseball
Hobbies: Scuba diving, boating, fishing, drawing, basketball, video games, collecting football cards.
Deodorant: Old Spice
Favorite Ice Cream: Mint chocolate chip, chocolate-chip, and cookie dough.
Favorite BSB Song: Shining Star
Ideal Girl: Honest
Loyal
Romantic
Independent
Feisty with great personality
Good heart
Natural, confident in her looks, and doesn’t wear too much makeup.
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A.J.MCLEAN :
Alexander James McLean (AJ) was born January 9th in 1978 in West Palm Beach, FL. He’s worked for Nickelodeon and the Disney channel, and enjoys anything and everything creative. He counts puppeteering, cartooning, writing, poetry, ventriloquism, and songwriting among his talents.
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Alexander James McLean
Nicknames: AJ, Bone
Birthday: 1/9/78
Birthplace: West Palm Beach, FL
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Family: Denise – mom; AJ’s an only child.
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Fast Food
Pets: A dachshund named Toby and two Yorkshire’s named Jack D and Vegas
Musical Instruments: Bass Guitar, Piano
Favorite Music: Boyz II Men, Silk, Blues and Jazz.
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Favorite Film: Pulp Fiction
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Book: Witches
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman
Favorite Cologne: Joop
Hobbies: Dancing, writing, poetry, billiards, shopping, bowling
Favorite Foreign Destination: Italy
Ideal Girl: Beautiful eyes
Great personality
Great sense of humor
Long fingernails.
Dream Date: Whatever her heart desires!
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KEVIN RICHARDSON
Kevin was born in Lexington, KY on October 3, 1971. While growing up he lived on a farm until he was 9, and played little league football, high school football, rode horses, and dirt bikes.
He loves the piano, he started playing when he was 9 and got his first keyboard when he was a freshman in high school, he also participated in drama club and chorus. Before joining the Backstreet Boys he worked in theater and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
Kevin holds a deep personal commitment to cleaning up and protecting the Earth. He is currently focusing his personal and political efforts on the launch of his environmental Foundation, Just Within Reach.
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson
Birthday: October 3, 1971
Birthplace: Lexington, KY
Astrological Sign: Libra
Pets: A black cat named Quincy
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue
Hobbies: Keyboard, water skiing, swimming, football, surfing, snowboarding, flying
Favorite Food: Italian and Asian cuisine
Favorite Music: Prince, Babyface, Elton John
Favorite Movies: Top Gun and Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Shows: Roseanne and Sex in the City
Favorite Book: Interview With the Vampire
Favorite Actors: Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey
Favorite Actresses: Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfieffer
Favorite Foreign Country: Italy
Talents: Latin and ballroom dance instructor, snowboarding
Ideal Girl: Able to be open and honest with him
Intelligent
Nice smile
Dream Date: A special restaurant followed by movie or dancing.
BACKSTREET BOYS
HOWIE D :
Howie D was born Howard Dwaine Dorough on August 22, 1973 in Orlando, FL. His mother is from Puerto Rico and his father is of Irish descent. He has four brothers and sisters – John, Pollyanna, Angie, and Caroline, who lost her life to the disease Lupus.
A true Florida native, Howie loves swimming and water skiing, as well as weight lifting and racquetball.
Howie’s been entertaining since he could walk; at the age of 3 he woke his grandparents by jumping onto their bed and belting out a rendition of “Baby Face” as loud as possible. He sung in both his school and church choirs while growing up and was a member of several local theater groups. In addition to his tough touring schedule as a Backstreet Boy, Howie takes time to perform hip-hop routines at local clubs in Orlando, including the one he owns; Tabu.
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Howard Dwaine Dorough
Nicknames: Howie, Howie D, Sweet D, Latin Lover
Birthday: 8/22/73
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Height: 5’6”
Shoe Size: Mens 8
Car: Corvette
Musical Instrument: Guitar
Favorite Music: Soul and R&B
Pets: Christopher the cat and Oscar the dog.
Cologne: Cool Water and Escape for Men
Favorite TV Show: Roswell
Residence: Orlando, FL
Astrological Sign: Leo
Favorite Foods: Asian and Spanish
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Movie: The Outsider
Favorite Musicians: Bobby Brown and John Secada
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks
Hobbies: Weight lifting, water skiing, dancing, racquetball, and movies
Fun Facts: Howie appeared in the movies “Parenthood” and “Cop and a Half.” He appeared in several Disney World television commercials.
Foreign Language: Spanish
Ideal Girl: Career Minded
Intelligent
Nice personality
Good sense of humor
Wants a huge Catholic wedding and 3 kids!
Dream Date: A candlelight dinner, followed by movie or dancing, ending with a long walk on the beach
BACKSTREET BOYS
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BRIAN LITTRELL :
Full Name: Brian Thomas Littrell.
Born: February 20, 1975.
Age: 23.
Starsign: Pisces.
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky.
Now Lives In: Orlando, Florida.
Nicknames: B-Rok, Seaver, Mr.Joker, and Frick.
Height: 5'8".
Weight: 145 lbs. (65 kg).
Shoe Size: 10.
Eyes: Blue.
Hair: Chestnut-Brown.
Family: Harold (into computers), and Jackie (dental secretary).
Brothers & Sisters: One older brother named Harold Baker Littrell III (he's 24).
High School: Tates Creek High School
Pets: A cat named Missy.
Car: Jeep
Fave Car: Mercedes Benz
Favorite Color: Midnight Blue.
Musical Instrument: Trumpet.
First Ambitions: Singing and sports.
Ambition: "To be respected as singers, and to have a family of my own.
Interesting Hobbies: Weightlifting.
Sports: Basketball, Golf, Swimming and Tennis.
Self-Description: "Crazy, funny, Outgoing, sensible, and easy-going, I think."
Good Points: He doesn't like arguments, and he likes to keep peace.
Bad Points: He bites his fingernails.
Greatest Fear: Heights.
Singer/Producer: Babyface.
Musical Groups: Boyz II Men, Jodeci
Singer: Luther Vandross
Song: "Too many to name"
Movie: Star Wars and almost any Jim Carrey movie
Actors: Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey
Actresses: Sandra Bullock, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore.
TV Shows: Friends, reruns of Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Foods: Pizza, macaroni and cheese
Heroes: Boyz II Men, and Luther Vandross. He admires people with a lot of natural talent.
Favorite Food: Pizza, and Macaroni and Cheese.
Breakfast: Frosted Flakes, toast with strawberry jam, and orange juice
Ice Cream: Plain vanilla with chocolate chips
Drink: Ginger ale and iced tea
Favorite Smell: Photo by Lagerfeld.
Favorite Cologne: Safari by Ralph Lauren.
Clothes: Tommy Hilfiger
First Kiss: He was in the third grade and she was three years older. It was a pretty redhead.
Dream Girl: Pamela Anderson.
Dream Date: Girls who are in shape, intelligent, and with goals of their own
What Attracts Him To Girls: Brian says he's attracted to a girls' eyes. "Eyes are very appealing to me," he says. "I also like somebody who is interested in a career for themselves and can treat me like a normal person."
Most Used Phrase: "I guess".
Previous Jobs: He has worked at everything, from fast food assistant to a wedding co-ordinator in a church.
School Subject: Math (least favorite - English)
Hobbies: Weight lifting
Pastimes: Going to the movies, listening to music
Gateway Place: Home
Major Turnoff: Racism
If I were an Inanimate Object: "A basketball."
Most Prized Possession: "My car, right now."
Surprise Possession: A king-sized water bed he bought for !
If He Weren't in Show Biz...: "I'd be in college - I was offered a singing scholarship to the University of Cincinnati Bible College."
What He Misses Most: "Having freedom."
Worst Fear: High places
Secret Confession: "I bite my fingernails - I've tried to stop but I can't. It bothers me because when I'm signing autographs, the girls are like, 'You bite your nails!'"
Known As: The group's funny man
Always Brings on Tour: A basketball
And Another Thing: Formed a group called Specialty with some friends. "We'd go around and sing Top 40 songs a cappella and the girls loved it."
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This is my good friend Hal. I took this picture on his birthday. I think he likes to be in pictures. |
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