Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys, also known as BSB, are an American vocal group and pop boy band that became popular during the 1990s and 2000s. They are the highest selling boy band of all time with 130 million records sold. The members are AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell. Kevin Richardson left the group in 2006 and rejoined in 2012.

 History 
The Backstreet Boys originated in Orlando, Florida and were formed on April 20, 1993 by Lou Pearlman with the help of a producer, Lil’ Shy. The early line-up of the group were Howie Dorough (19), AJ McLean (15), Nick Carter (13), Sam Licata and Charles Edwards. However Licata and Edwards left in early 1993 for personal reasons. In April 1993, Kevin Richardson along with his cousin Brian Littrell completed the group.

After series of tours and the failure of possible Mercury Records, the Backstreet Boys was finally spotlighted in Cleveland, Ohio by Jive Records in February 1994. They recorded their very first single, “We've Got It Goin' On’, written by Denniz Pop, Max Martin, and Herbert Crichlow and included in Backstreet Boys’ first self-titled album that was released in summer of 1996.

 Members 
 Howie Dorough was born in Orlando, Florida on August 22, 1973. He started his entertainment career at a tender age of six when he participated in an Orlando Production, The Wizard of Oz. As he grew old, he became more active in their school choir and theater. Howie has also performed in various Nickelodeon productions and other movies.
AJ McLean was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 9, 1978. Like Howie, he was also a product of Nickelodeon and Disney Productions. AJ joined the group after a series of auditions with original co-members, Howie Dorough and Nick Carter.
 Nick Carter was born in Jamestown, New York on January 28, 1980. Being the youngest member of Backstreet Boys, Nick at his very young age of 12 hit the music industry along with his co-members with his rasping but melodic voice. True artist at heart, he also auditioned in several acting roles and appeared in the popular in 1990, the Edward Scissorhands. Nick together with AJ McLean and Howie Dorough was recruited by Lou Pearlman in his forming group. Nick Carter is the elder brother of singer Aaron Carter.
 Kevin Richardson was born in Lexington, Kentucky, USA on October 3, 1971. Kevin grew up in a farm with his parents and two siblings. After graduating in high school, Kevin left his family to pursue his dream of becoming an actor and a singer. He along with his older brother went to Orlando, Florida to try his luck. He became a model, tour guide at Walt Disney World and a dance instructor. At age 21, he joined Backstreet Boys and convinced his cousin, Brian Littrell to also join the group. Kevin left the group on June 23, 2006 and rejoined on April 29, 2012.
 Brian Littrell completed the Backstreet Boys group as its fifth member in 1993 after a phone audition to Lou Pearlman. Brian is the cousin of Kevin Richardson. Born on February 20, 1975 in Lexington, Kentucky USA, Brian began singing as a child in a nearby church. He went to Orlando, Florida and completed the group on April 20,1993.

 Charts 
 Year Title US Peak US Weeks UK Peak UK Weeks Album 2005 Just Want You To Know 70 3 8 2 Never Gone  Incomplete 13 20 8 15 Never Gone 2001-2002 Drowning 28 80 4 7 Greatest Hits: Chapter 1 2001 More Than That 27 20 12 5 Black & Blue  The Call 56 2 8 5 Black & Blue 2000 Shape of My Heart 9 20 4 9 Black & Blue  The One 30 15 8 8 Millennium  Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely 6 24 3 12 Millennium 1999 Larger Than Life 25 19 5 14 Millennium  I Want It That Way 6 45 1 14 Millennium 1998-1999 All I Have to Give 5 21 2 12 Backstreet Boys/Backstreet's Back 1998 I'll Never Break Your Heart 35 2 8 11 Backstreet Boys/Backstreet's Back  Everybody (Backstreet's Back) 4 22 8 11 Backstreet Boys/Backstreet's Back 1997 As Long As You Love Me - - 3 19 Backstreet's Back  Quit Playin' Games (With My Heart) 2 43 2 10 Backstreet Boys/Backstreet's Back  Anywhere For You - - 4 8 Backstreet Boys 1996 Get Down (You're the One For Me) - - 14 8 Backstreet Boys 1995 We've Got It Goin' On 69 20 3 8 Backstreet Boys

 Discography 
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.

 Albums 

DateTitle2019DNA2013In A World Like This2009This Is Us2007Unbreakable2005Never Gone2000Black & Blue1999Millennium1997Backstreet's Back1996Backstreet Boys 

 Singles 
DateTitle2019No Place2018Chances2018Don't Go Breaking My Heart2013Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)2013In a World Like This2012It's Christmas Time Again2009Bigger2009Straight Through My Heart2007Helpless When She Smiles2007Inconsolable2005I Still...2005Crawling Back to You2005Just Want You to Know2005Incomplete2001Drowning2001More than That2001The Call2000Shape of My Heart2000The One1999Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely1999Larger than Life1999 I Want It That Way1998All I Have to Give1997As Long as You Love Me1997Everybody (Backstreet's Back)1997Anywhere for You1996Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)1996Get Down (You're the One for Me)1995I'll Never Break Your Heart1995We've Got It Goin' On

 Influences 
 Richard Marx
 Boyz II Men
 Take That
 Wham
 Spice Girls
 2Pac
 Madonna
 Michael Jackson
 New Kids on the Block

 Other websites 

 Backstreet Boys Official Site
 Backstreet.net

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