They started a small Asian tour in September, visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Manila, performing some new material. which earned them an award for "Best Musical Moment" at 2014 MTV Movie Awards. "At 13 years old, I had a bar mitzvah, and at my bar mitzvah, for the first time in my life, this girl I was in love with came up to me while one of the greatest songs in the world was playing . The Backstreet Boys, on the other hand, in their late-30s to mid-40s, cling to an image of immortal juvenility. But AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell haven't always been BFFs throughout their storied career, which has included breakups, makeups, and second chances. The album was released in the US on July 30, 2013, and in other countries sometime later. 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They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). On the night of September 10, the band had completed a sold-out show in Boston, Massachusetts. The Backstreet Boys that turns 20 tomorrow is not exactly their debut. It started in high . As one of the boy bands that exploded onto the airwaves in the late 1990s, the Backstreet Boys seemingly became a phenomenon overnight. The group rose to fame with their international debut album, Backstreet Boys (1996). The US Leg of the IAWLT Tour kicks off in Chicago. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works That same year, they signed a deal with RCA Records and issued the single "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," which landed on their ninth full-length, DNA. The Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide,[8] making them the best-selling boy band of all time, and one of the world's best-selling music artists. Littrell, Carter, and McLean usually sing the melody in choruses, with Dorough harmonizing above the melody and Richardson covering the bass parts. We want to create a boyband." So I think, absolutely *NSYNC, all of them, O-Town, Backstreet Boys. Backstreet Boys is a 1990s boy band consisting of co-vocalists Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Keith Richardson, and Brian Littrell. [44] They also began recording their third studio album, Millennium, at the beginning of that month while in the middle of a lawsuit. [170], With their tour postponed due to the pandemic, the Backstreet Boys started working on their first Christmas album in March 2021. ", The group went on a world tour to promote Unbreakable, starting in Tokyo, Japan, on February 16, 2008. Backstreet Boys originated in Orlando, Florida and was formed on April 20, 1993 by Lou Pearlman with the help of a producer, Lil' Shy. Backstreet owe much of their success to the creator of boybands the late Lou Pearlman, who died in prison in August 2016 aged 62; he was serving a 25-year sentence for a $300m (229m) fraud. 1,439 Concerts. 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[VIDEO]", "Backstreet Boys sjunger 'Lager than life' fr Netonnet", "The Backstreet Boys Are All Rockstars In A Swedish Warehouse? Their follow-up album DNA (2019) debuted at number one, more than two decades after the group formed and 19 years after they last topped in 2000. In the meantime, the group saw its share of turmoil as Littrell underwent surgery in early 1998 to correct a congenital heart defect. [45] The worldwide hit single "I Want It That Way" which topped the single-charts in over 25 countries made anticipation for Millennium high. So where did the ride to stardom begin for the Back Street Boys? On . They supported his decision and kept his return a secret until the tour was over. "I just didn't know who they were and I was just questioning, 'How could these kids afford an airplane?'" Pearlman told ABC News in a 2000 interview. It reached the top 5 in the US, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Taiwan, and Japan,[7][130][131] and had sold 800,000 copies as of January2015[update]. [187], The Backstreet Boys' musical style has evolved over the years. American boy band who ruled late-'90s teen pop before maturing into the 21st century with adult-oriented pop. The guys sandwiched together on. Their self-titled album was released in Germany in May 1997, and in 1998, they returned to the United States, signed with RCA Records, and released a slightly different US version of their debut. [72] A week earlier, the group began the "Black & Blue Tour", which featured shows in five continents. McLean Raves About Britney's Hot Body", "Backstreet Boys Go Country With Florida Georgia Line Listen To 'God, Your Mama, & Me', "Backstreet's Back! [199] The comic book, titled Backstreet Project, was released in 2000 and was available for purchase at their concerts and online stores in 20002001. [29] They also became one of the most successful debut artists in the world, collecting awards such as Durchstarter (Best Newcomers) in Germany's Viva Comet Awards in 1996. [48], The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. Amazon Customer 8mo ago LIVE Points 831 Rating Want to help make Alexa smarter? Soon Backstreet Boys were one of the biggest pop groups in the world. [112] The tour lasted until June 2012, comprising 80 shows in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Their 1999 album, "Millenium," sold more than 1.1 million copies in its first week of release. "Quit Playin' Games (With My Heart)" and "As Long as You Love Me" proved to be popular singles, with the former track climbing to platinum status and peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 (their highest charting single). [35] Meanwhile, the second international release, Backstreet's Back, peaked at No. [116][118] The group spoke positively about Richardson's return, stating that they couldn't be happier to have him back. [6] In the following year, they celebrated their 20th anniversary and released their first independent album, In a World Like This. A popular tour supported the album, but after seven years of nonstop touring and recording, the band agreed it was time for a break. the Backstreet Boys were only just starting to chart and make a name for themselves. "But I support my kids in whatever they want to do." "Incomplete" peaked at number 13 on the U.S. The Backstreet Boys were pushing it, selling pop rock and 30-something maturity on a fandom still in its early 20s (although it's worth noting that the windswept lead single "Incomplete" is. [98] It performed well in Japan, debuting at No. As the album had already been out in an incomplete manner, the Backstreet Boys performed an extensive tour to promote it in a better manner. The boys are back on the world stage! The group drastically changed their style in 2005 with their comeback album Never Gone, an adult contemporary record featuring only live instruments, a departure from their previous pop sound that features a lot of synthesizers. [13] McLean, who was the first to audition for Pearlman in his living room, became the group's first member. Seventeen-year-old Kevin, 15-year-old Joe, and 12-year-old Nick Jonas signed with Columbia Records in 2005 and they were originally called Sons of Jonas. The album still holds the record for most albums shipments in a year with. In 2004, the Backstreet Boys re-formed and began work on a new album. The album itself recorded the best international sales in a week for an album in history by selling over 5 million copies in its first week of sales. Seventeen-year-old Kevin, 15-year-old Joe, and 12-year-old Nick Jonas signed with Columbia Records in 2005 and they were originally called Sons of Jonas. The Backstreet Boys began the first leg of their Never Gone Tour on July 22, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the time, Kevin was 17, Joe was 15, and Nick was 12. [39], In November 1997, doctors discovered that a congenital hole in Littrell's heart had enlarged to dangerous proportions. Take a look. [110] Prior to the tour, they released a compilation album of their biggest hits, also titled NKOTBSB, which also includes a mash-up and two new songs. This marked the third-highest attendance for live-stream concerts on the WeChat channel and the highest audience record for such by international artists. At 13 years old, Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson formed the vocal group the Backstreet Boys on April 20, 1993. [102] The album debuted at No. McLean said the band is working with producer Jacob Kasher, who has worked with Maroon 5 and Britney Spears. [121] On August 31, 2012, they closed out Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series in Central Park, in New York. More Top 40 singles followed, including "The Call" and "Shape of My Heart," and Black & Blue followed its predecessor by selling over one million copies during its first week. However Licata and Edwards left in early 1993 for personal reasons. The group finished recording their first album Backstreet Boys in the spring of 1996, and it was released internationally on May 6, 1996,[27] excluding U.S. and Canada; however, it was later released in Canada in October 1996. [10] In May 2013, the group embarked on their 20th-anniversary tour, officially titled as In a World Like This Tour. On January 4, 2019, DNA's third single, "No Place", was released. [158] The album is co-produced under RCA Records and the group's own label, K-BAHN, and distributed by RCA's parent company, Sony Music. [117] A few days later, McLean and Littrell revealed on separate occasions that Richardson had returned since 2010, before NKOTBSB Tour started. The Backstreet Boys have recorded several albums, beginning in the mid-1990s, the latest being 2019's DNA. They had the coolest moves, sang the coolest songs (some of which are still maddeningly . 1 on Billboard's Holiday Digital Songs chart.[125]. With hits like "I Want It That Way . 1 international group there in 1996. Thus, April 20 became their anniversary date. The albums Backstreet Boys and Millennium were both certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making them one of the few bands to have multiple diamond albums.[9]. The remaining foursome returned to the studio to record Unbreakable. [168] During an interview, Littrell confirmed that they're going to sign for another Las Vegas residency soon as the DNA tour is over in 2022. At one audition, the three discovered that they shared an affection for classic soul and could harmonize well together. The early core of the Backstreet Boys was comprised of cousins Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, both of whom hailed from Lexington, Kentucky. [111] At the conclusion of 2011, the tour placed 17th on Billboard's annual "Top 25 Tours", earning over $40 million with 51 shows. Shortly thereafter, Richardson moved to Orlando, where he became a tour guide at Disney World and concentrated on music at night. The Wrights put the group out on the road and enlisted several A&R reps to attend the performances, which eventually resulted in a contract with Jive Records in 1994. The album, Black & Blue, was released on November 21, 2000. [228] On April 6, 2022, they surprised Kelly Clarkson and young band First Day of School with a donation of $25,000 to the FDOS charities including Toys for Tots and Heal the Bay. At 9 p.m., Brian auditions over the phone. Shortly after that, they began touring Asia and Canada. Later, he started chartering airplane flights, which he says led him to meet New Kids on the Block. Remember, they were born during the backlash of the New Kids on the Block with the lip sync scandal which is why they'. They are Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images) Tiffany is, like,. The group released its Christmas Album before the end of the year, by which time Millennium was well on its way to sales of 12 million copies in the U.S. On an international level, the album eventually sold more than 40 million units. [28], Their popularity grew in Europe. They are the first group since Led Zeppelin to have their first ten albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200,[7] and the only boy band to do so. This group has recorded a number of albums. When songs from their recording sessions were leaked online, the group took the setback in stride, using their fans' feedback to help steer the remainder of the recording process. It is the group's first independent album, released under their own label, K-BAHN. On September 15, 2016, McLean and Carter confirmed that the band would be done with the album the following year, along with a new headlining tour. The Backstreet Boys were a dynamic boy band until the early to mid-2000's, when they took a hiatus. On January 28, 2001, the Backstreet Boys performed the American national anthem at the Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, Florida. On Seacrest's radio show, he also stated that he would love to "perform with the group again on a more regular basis. They sold over eleven million records worldwide, had four Top Ten singles, and sold out concert venues in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The group posted a nostalgic throwback photo. These are the members of the Backstreet Boys then and now. I mean, it wasn't just girls, boys, everybody has a . 1 and sold 1,134,000 copies in its first week of release. The amazement comes from the fact that when the boy and girls bands started hitting the scene it seemed to get crowded rather quickly. It's been nearly three decades since Backstreet Boys made its debut, but the legacy of the American 90s boy band strongly lives on. [83] The relationship with JIVE Records worsened when the Backstreet Boys filed a $75100 million lawsuit against Zomba Music Group (JIVE's parent company), claiming breach of contract. Shortly after returning to the Black and Blue Tour, the group faced a severe loss with the occurrence of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Moreover, they are responsible for three of the longest-running number one pop singles -- "End of the Road," "I'll Make Love to You . [56], On June 2, 1999, the Backstreet Boys embarked on the Into the Millennium Tour, which comprised 115 sold-out shows in 84 cities, with some additional dates put due to high demand. [201] In August 2000, it was announced that the deal would also include three TV commercials featuring the Backstreet Boys, and a promotion, which was the inclusion of an exclusive Backstreet Project Cyber Crusader toy in each Burger King Big Kids Meal and Kids Meal. Pearlman got his start in the blimp business in the early 1980s. Nearly two decades after their previous number one, the quintet issued 2019's DNA, which returned them to the top of the charts. In addition to the book, a series of flash-based webisodes was also published in 2000. 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