Fun Facts
- 1. Backstreet Boys recieved their very first triple platinum award thanks to their loyal fans in Canada!
- 2. BSB won the 1996 Select Award from MTV Europe beating out such tough competition as Spice Girls, Oasis, Jamiroquai, and Boyzone!
- 3. The Backstreet Boys were named after Orlando, Florida's open-air shoppers' paradise, The Backstreet Market.
- 4. Nick and Brian usually share a hotel room when they're on the road.
- 5. A.J. still doesn't have his driver's license! He's been touring so much he hasn't had time to go and take the written test again.
- 6. Kevin takes an envelope filled with pictures of his family when he goes out on the road.
- 7. In March, A.J. sprained his ankle when he was caught in a crush of fans at Musique Plus, Montreal's own version of MTV. He still performed that night and the cast was auctioned off for charity.
- 8. Whenever they're in a foreign city, Howie and Kevin like to try local food while Nick, Brian, and A.J. search out the closest McDonald's.
- 9. According to an informal poll of the boys, Brian keeps his room the messiest, while Howie is Mr. Neat.
- 10. Whose the most likely to lose his luggage on a trip to Europe? Survey says...Howie, who has, in fact, arrived at his destination on many occasions with only the clothes on his back.
- 11. Nick is most definantly the prankster of the group. "I like to do anything I can think of to these guys," he says with a mischievious grin.
- 12. What is the most evil prank Nick has ever pulled? He thinks it was the time he gave their manager Donna Wright gum that tasted like fish.
- 13. The two BSB's who are most likely to get in a friendly argument are Kevin and Nick.
- 14. Howie is most likely to find a peacful solution for an argument.
- 15. The biggest flirt award goes to A.J. But, he's also the most likely to serenade a special someone with a song.
- 16. The guys all say that Brian is the most shy in the group.
- 17. Everyone thinks Brian is the BSB most likely to get married first.
- 18. Part of the BSB's debut album was recorded at Platinum Post studios in Altamonte, Florida.
- 19. Howie has been known to set up a double date for himself and his older sister Pollyanna.
- 20. Brian is the BSB most likely to go to church on Sunday.
- 21. A.J. admits he spends a large part of his life at home on the phone.
- 22. Howie loves to go out clubbing.
- 23. Nick likes to draw comic book characters.
- 24. When Howie doesn't want to be reconized he wears a baseball cap.
- 25. A.J. claims he still gets nervous before starting every new song at a concert.
- 26. Howie never goes to bed without doing his push-ups and stomach crunches.
- 27. The boys unanimously agree that they'd love to harmonize with Boyz II Men.
- 28. On their current tour Kevin plays keyboards, Nick plays drums, and A.J. is thumping on the bass guitar.
- 29. A.J. is rarely seen without his sunglasses.
- 30. Nick is a licensed scuba diver and loves to drive his family's boat on the Gulf Of Mexico.
- 31. Howie runs around video taping everything and everyone when the Boys are on tour.
- 32. BSB's have been banned form three hotels in Europe because their fans have gotten so out of control.
- 33. A.J. carries a travel diary with him on tour but rarely writes in it.
- 34. Nick's favorite cars are Stingrays and Camaros!
- 35. Kevin's secret nicknames are Boo and Pumpkin.
- 36. When at home, Brian sleeps on a king-sized waterbed he bought for $50.
- 37. Howie admits that he's a bit of a perfectionist.
- 38. In his pre-BSB days, Kevin worked at Disney MGM Studios playing Aladdin.
- 39. When you hear someone hitting those amazing high notes in a BSB song, that is Howie.
- 40. Their debut album "Backstreet Boys" was released in Europe on May 5, 1996.
- 41. Nick started playing drums when he was 14.
- 42. A.J. admits he's the biggest worry-wart of the group.
- 43. Halloween is Nick's favorite holiday.
- 44. Kevin hates people who are arrogant.
- 45. A.J. collects hats.
- 46. Last fall, Nick's dad had to put a fence around the family's house to keep BSB fans form taking clumps of grass or picking flowers as souvenirs.
- 47. Kevin would love to star in a movie some day.
- 48. 1/2 Irish, 1/2 Puerto Rican Howie doesn't speak Spanish at home, he learned it in High School.
- 49. Brian's worst habit is biting his nails.
- 50. Nick says that he would definantly date a fan.
Relating The Boys To Me
- Kevin's b-day is October 3rd, so is mine
- Brian's favorite food is macaroni & cheese, so is mine
- Nicks favorite color is green, so is mine
- A.J. is rarely seen without his sunglasses, neither am I
- Howie's favorite school subject is math, so is mine
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