50 Fast Facts About The One and Only Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys received their very first Triple Platinum award thanks to their loyal fans in Canada, especially in the city of Montreal.
The Backstreet Boys are named after Orlando, Florida's open-air shopper's paradise, the Backstreet Market.
Nick and Brian usually share a hotel room when they're on the road.
Kevin takes an envelope filled with pictures of his family when he goes on the road.
In March 1997, A.J. sprained his ankle when he was caught in a crush of fans at Musique Plus, Montreal's own version of MTV. He managed to perform that night and later allowed a Montreal radio station to aution off the cast for fharity.
Whenever they are in a foreign city, Howie and Kevin like to try the local food, while A.J., Brian, and Nick search out the closest McDonald's.
According to an informal poll of the Boys, Brian keeps his room the messiest, while Howie is
Who's the most likely to lose his luggage on a trip to Europe? Survey says... Howie, who has on many occasions arrived at his destination with only the clothes on his back.
Nick is the prankster of the group.
The most ecil prank Nick ever pulled? It was the time he gave their manager, Donna Wright, gum that tasted like fish.
Te two Backstreet Boys moat likely to get into a friendly argument: Kevin and Nick.
Howie is most likely to find a peaceful solution to the argument.
The biggest flirt: A.J.
The guys all say that Brian is the most shy member of the group.
Everyone also thinks that Brian is the Backstreet Boy most likely to get married first. (Surprise!! ENGAGED!!)
Part of the Backstreet Boys debut album was recorded at Platinum Post studios in Altamonte, Fla.
The Boys all agree that they'd love to harmonize someday with Boys II Men.
Howie used to be known to set up double dates for himself and his late sister, Pollyanna.
Brian is the Boy most likely to go to church on Sunday.
A.J. admits he spends a large part of his life at home on the telephone.
Howie loves to go out clubbing.
Nick likes to draw comic book characters.
When Howie doesn't want to be recognized, he wears a baseball cap. Oops!
A.J. claims that he still gets nervous before starting every new song in concert. (how cute!)

Howie never goes to bed without doing his push-ups and stomach crunches. (We can tell!!)
On tour, Kevin plays keyboards, Nick plays drums, and A.J. is thumping on the bass guitar.
A.J. is rarely seen without his sunglasses. (He still has GORGEOUS eyes!!!!)
Nick is a licensed scuba diber and loves dribing his family's boat on the Gulf of Mexico.
Howie likes to videotape everything and everybody while th Boys are on tour.
The Backstreet Boys have been banned from three hotels in Europe because their fans have gotten out of control. (like it's their fault!)
A.J. carries a travel diary with him on tour, although he rarely writes in it.
Nick's favorite cars are Cameros, Stingrays, and Prowlers.
Kevin's secret nicknames are
When he's home, Brian sleeps in his king-sized waterbed which he bought for $50.
Howie admits that he's something of a perfectionist.
In his pre-Backstreet days, Kevin worked at Disney MGM Studios playing a Ninja Turtle and
When you hear someone hitting those amazing high notes in a Backstreet song, that's Howie D.
A.J. admits that he's the biggest worrier of the group. (Someone's gotta do it!)
Nick started playing the drums when he was 14.
Halloween is Nick's favorite holiday.
Kevin hates arrogant people. (Don't we all!)
A.J. collects hats.
Nick's dad had to put a fence around the family's house to keep Backstreet fans from taking clumps of grass or picking flowers as souvenirs.
Kevin would love to star in a movie one day.
Half Irish, half Puerto-Rican, Howie doesn't speak Spanist at home. He learned it in school.
Brian's worst habit is biting his nails. (Stop that!)
Nick says that he would definitely date a fan. (Yea!!!)
A.J.'s favorite color is yellow.

Kevin is the only member of the group who is left-handed.
Howie and Brian both have a fear of heights. (Poor Babies!)