Backstreet Boys: The Moment That Broke The Backstreet Boys' Hearts

An entire generation grew up on the moves and music of the Backstreet Boys, but they tell us the moment that broke the band's heart in their near-three decades together.
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[@Chishannicon]

A little detail I noticed from this is when Nick was talking about Kevin leaving the group. He said "We had to make two albums by ourselves." I'm so touched by his way of phrasing that. ONE member left a five member group. Four guys were still there being BSB. That's a solid majority. But Kevin was so important to Nick's idea of what the Backstreet Boys ARE, that instead of saying "two albums without him," he said "by ourselves." Like they felt so left alone, you'd think there were only two members left instead of four. That's how you know that each member of the group is THAT important. If one leaves, the empty space that member leaves feels absolutely massive to the rest of the group.

[@melissamurray8307]

Also to the fans.

[@crazychic7200]

I agree!

[@NightmareZV]

Adding up to the fact that with the uncertainty at hand, they never knew if any other would ever leave later on. Brian admitted he immediately fell on negation, "I thought he was joking" being that HE was the one who extended the invitation to him. Also, Kevin's intervention on AJ was what made him realized he was touching bottom and wake up. With these kind of things in mind, I feel like if any other member had left would've been an impact on the rest, but being Kevin the one who left hit different for all of them and was surely meaningful cause he was seen as the elder brother.

[@AvecPoesie]

Beautifully articulated observation, OP. 🥺

[@kaylan9958]

I agree completely. I saw this interview around the time their new album featuring all five again was coming out and Kevin stated that he gave them permission to record the two albums without him and to not feel bad about it

[@LeGoatJames89]

So much respect for these guys. Still together and relevant, doing it for love. The best boyband ever by a mile

[@_oddsandends]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 🙌

[@mayumifajardo133]

I agree 100% they are LEGENDS❤️❤️❤️

[@rizvaldo7209]

True but NKOTB are up there too though.

[@Chamathkaraperera]

@@rizvaldo7209 NKOTB doesn't even come close. BSB has more hits and are way more known world wide. Everybody knows their songs world wide only grandmoms in USA know NKOTB songs.

[@meghbanerjee4259]

FRL LIKE THEY ARE SO INSANELY FAMOUS AND POPULAR I LOVE THEM SO MUCH THEY DESERVE IT ALL THEY HAVE WORKED SO HARD

[@rosacardoso1301]

Brian "but we pulled it together as 4, and felt like we're not done, we need to keep doing this, because it's a passion and a love and not one person can take the ship down" LOVED this, he is so right, do it for the fans and for themselves 👏👏❤

[@dianapereira9172]

Love him ❤️

[@ysaskyler]

nickche cheian franwie ajche chevin

[@desyartikadwibawati3445]

They're not only bandmates but they're family and family never can broke..

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

I'll be a backstreet girl forever 💙

[@gingersnapsNdunkie]

Me too, and I’m 75 !! I love these guys ! And BoyZone, Westlife, ‘N Sync, One Direction. 😂♥️

[@LalilandwithLali]

I LOVE that B-Rok loves and appreciates "Quit Playing Games!" FINALLY!!

[@_birdie]

Feel so bad for Brian and his vocal problems. Gotta be so difficult. But he has risen to the challenge and has worked hard on it. ❤️

[@fucktrumpandbidenfucktheco9900]

He should just hang up his mike. He’s suffered permanent vocal damage and it will only get worse as he gets older.

[@CW-rx2js]

Especially because he had the best voice, is a soprano and lead most of their songs in their heyday

[@CashUnlimited8]

@@CW-rx2jsHe’s definitely not a soprano

[@normn2915]

I have noticed that Brian is very articulate, he never mumbles jumbles his words, always precisely spoken with depth and meanings.

[@AvecPoesie]

Singing or speaking, I could listen to Brian all day. He is the one I possess the deepest affinity for.

[@tiana1420]

I mean I'd hope that a grown man would be articulate. He isn't a kid anymore

[@Backstreetgirl1983]

All this 30 years Brian is my favourite BSB..An angel,with angel voice!!

[@nadinewiezi]

Thats the reason i like him and his personalities

[@FedeRhodes]

Im from Spain these guys visited literally 3tv chanells and 4 radio stations in every country they visited all over the world.interviews to them IS like eating Doritos.and any question asked has most likely been asked before

[@lune78]

Frick & Frack 🥰 These guys deserve so much respect. They defied all the odds, they could've easily been a flash in the pan like all other boybands from that era, and yet they're still going strong after almost 30 years. Incredible. Also these two might've had their ups and downs over the years but you can tell they genuinely care for each other.

[@RieeBellaHoney]

When Nick and Brian are together, I just see Frick and Frack. 🙂 I love and adore them. Fan since the beginning. These 2 were always my favorite.

[@oct439]

i still love Brian though what's happening tonhis voice..lot of respect and love a billion fans love BSB no matter what!!

[@jenx1433]

Brian’s struggle with his dysphonia breaks my heart. Can you imagine?

[@emilyanderson4875]

YES. I CAN and it SUckS. I lts also called Laryngeal Dystonia, which is involuntary muscle movements, in this case the vocal cords. I Have a very rare type of Dystonia that's Genetic and it's Generalized meaning the whole body. I just realized because of Brian THIS us why my voice has been hoarse off n on over the last like 2 years and I haven't figured out why. It's so frustrating cuz I can't even sing to like Taulor Swift songs, Or raise my voice or pitch frequently

[@nadinewiezi]

Remainds in 90s he sang dancing and move with great so who would thought that he has cogenital heart and need to sugary immediately Maybe he look like soft gentle figure but he is strong. He not give up

[@CW-rx2js]

​@@emilyanderson4875stay strong ❤

[@ejaiemp]

I wanna share my BSB story. When I first saw them singing Quit Play in Games with my Heart I automatically fell in love with Nick Carter. Then I saw them on Eat Bulaga, local noon time tv show here in Philippines, and I can't take my eyes off of Nick. Got a lot of posters of them in my room hanging on the wall. Every week I went to the city and I'll never forget to buy a "song hits magazine", where their faces were the cover. I told my little brother that Nick was my boyfriend and almost all of my classmates in high school knew that Nick was my boyfriend 😁 I even wrote him a letter and wanted to fax it to him but I had no access at that time. I've got my best friend because of BSB. I simply just showed to her my song mag and told her about them. Her bias was Howie D and he's her husband too lol! Anywhere for you is our theme song. I'm going to meet my friend this 30th for our High School reunion and BSB will be having their 30th Anniversary! Long live BSB! ♥️🥰

[@daisyk8971]

I love your story! My first kiss was from Nick at the poster;) I heard the first Song," We' ve got it going on" in the radio and I thought,:" Wow. Who is this?" I was on Monday in Mannheim on the BSB- Concert. It was so great, wondeful, nice, cool and funny! Nick is still my favourite BSB- boy! He' s just 2 years older than me! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland/ Germany

[@yeneytabares6939]

I had a similar experience like you did!! Saw them for the first time when I was 11 years old with the same song and I fell in love with Kevin. He was then my boyfriend and my husband later. Lol … and I still love all of them to this date. They are awesome!! BsB 4ever!! ❤

[@ejaiemp]

@@daisyk8971 Great story of yours. Nick has a lot of wives but he doesn't know about it. I am glad he married to a wonderful, beautiful woman and they're blessed with a wonderful kids. May we not be the lucky ones to be his real wife but we had the best teenage lives because of BSB! Thanks for sharing your story, love it!

[@ejaiemp]

@@yeneytabares6939 I am so grateful to hear your story. They're the best teenage experience I ever have had. Their songs are all great. BSB for life!

[@melissacoad5111]

Quit playing games with my heart was my coming of age song ❤ it’s one I’ll never forget for so many reasons. Mostly like yourself found my love for Nick Carter

[@itspattiiii3880]

As long as there'll be music they'll be back again and they proved it over and over again ❤ I don't know where I would be without these guys in my life because their music saved my life more than I can count. ✌

[@WhatSayCrochet]

They said that as a closer for one of their songs. “As long as there is music, we’ll be coming back again!”

[@dakentertainment2830]

@@WhatSayCrochet As long as there'll be music we'll be coming back again 🔥 it was like a prediction

[@brianlittrell7307]

Thank you for the endless love and support for my music, where're you streaming from and how long have you been a fan?

[@tarasa3335]

Sold out concerts all over Europe, amazing performances, awesome voices, great songs etc etc They really are the best boyband that has ever existed. Next year it'll be 30 years of them being a band. I saw them in Cologne last week and I seriously hope that they'll be back next year for their 30th anniversary. It was the best concert of my entire life and I've been to a few.

[@melanieannplans2666]

I've been following BSB since the very beginning. I grew up in the "*Nsync vs BSB" generation and for all the years that I had *Nsync posters on my bedroom walls and even my ceiling, BSB is #1. I never would've thought back then that I'd still be listening to these guys create new music when I'm pushing 40. Love these guys!

[@yvette1097]

Loved them since they first started singing as BSB. I'm 70 years young and still never tire of listening to their songs. God bless them and their families for always 🤗

[@KaRtAnEsl]

i am so happy that kevin turned back to the boys, he is my fav!

[@ItzKweenAddie]

Frick & Frack forever ❤❤

[@imb9806]

Best vocal band in the whole world.

[@sitimiftahus6988]

Best boyband ever....best dads of their family. Love 'em all...

[@nancykibbe3926]

I flew to Sacramento to see them in Concert with my childhood friends of over 25 years. Best time ever!! Respect to all of them for staying together for so long. Not a lot of bands can say that.

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I am glad I watched this. I felt like a fly on the wall for the Kevin bit. I always wondered how it went down behind closed doors.

[@xitlalievans4336]

Me too! I am so happy he came back....he just needed a break!

[@cristianadanielescu2216]

Im in love of this SONG. GB you all for all 30 years wich you giving US. We love you.

[@melissacoad5111]

You have no idea how much this made me smile and laugh. The happiness I felt watching this ❤

[@dawnagordon2333]

Amen nick and Brian we love u guys over 27 still strong.. Quit playing games with my heart,is what starting me luv this guys

[@ejaiemp]

same here. Quit play in games esp when they were in the rain 🥰

[@cliffordfernandez3524]

The greatest group of guys to ever be a boy band Keep going boys!

[@xenijagrunschnabel7766]

Love them and saw them live for the first time last week! And I've been a fan for 22 years! Best concert I've ever been to! Without Kevin it would not have been the same or without any other member of the group. These 5 belong together.

[@JenPope79]

I love these guys. Fan since day one. I loved how them came together when Brian started having vocal issues. He’s had such a journey, but he’s so strong. He never gave up and still continues on to this day even if his voice is not like it used to me. ❤

[@monaleofando3286]

They’re are and will be my favorite boy band of all time. I’m happy to see them back together and performing again. Hope to see you guys soon. ♥️

[@mirrorgt908]

I love them just conversating

[@Melodic_Soul_87]

My favorite band! My walls were covered in posters! I love these guys so much, they'll never know how much the helped me through a lot of bad times. 💖💖💖💖💖

[@TheJecas]

I cried 🥲 they are so nice, we can feel the bond, the energy. I saw them live, and i was like 14 again, i wish i could see them more times live, because it was just amazing.👐 we can feel that they are good people🤩

[@brianlittrell7307]

Thank you for the endless love and support for my music, where're you streaming from and how long have you been a fan?

[@anahurtic793]

Brian will be my number 1 always....i wish u all best guys,tnx for your songs,just stay great as you are,I love you all!!!

[@CGSurvivalPH2022]

Your love for each of every member escalates to your career to blooms until present times...see? Love is the key to a great career and passion..

[@allynedasilvamoreira9243]

Brazil loves BSB! 💚🇧🇷🎶

[@user-qu7kd5lr5x]

My favourite members NICK and BRIAN👏👏👍👍🏆🏆🥇🥇🔥🔥

[@jassray9678]

To the backstreet boys don't ever stop singing you're so good and I love you I love your music I love your voices what an awesome group

[@misstriciak]

"-Who convinced Kevin to come back? -He convinced himself " 😂😂😂 Classic Frick & Frack moment Nick is my favourite but come on now, AJ was always the one with the clean and smooth moves back in the day (that little clip of "I want it that way" proves it).

[@kellyz4410]

LOVE frick & frack forever, can you tell me what Howie and the hostess said at 3:44-3:52, please? i'm from china, it's a little hard to hear what they're saying.

[@misstriciak]

@@kellyz4410 "Don't believe anything he says" poiting at Brian then Nick, then "You can believe what I say"

[@laurentierney622]

So can't wait to see these guys in march. I have had the ticket since 2019

[@margaretmonique...782]

Me too,I love Quit playing games with my heart....

[@mobprincessxoxo5758]

Backstreets back alright!!! OMG, this made me smile throughout!!! I absolutley LOOVE them!!! Truly the BEST boy band EVER bar none!!!! I just love how they are in fact brothers and they have so much love and respect for each other and their dedication to the craft is phenomenal!!! Truly am so blessed to have grown up listening to them and still do to this day until my very last breath!!!

[@corazonsevero1077]

The best of the best... I loveyou guys...keep rockin' Bsb forever❤️❤️❤️

[@naomitrevino7444]

Love this 💕 Such a heartwarming interview and props to the interviewer that made this so natural! Frick and Frack 😉

[@hayat_1983]

Love this interview ❤

[@blaze7570]

man, im getting old

[@_EnEm_]

My fave BSB is so heartwarming to hear them laugh and talk!

[@mateusmarona]

They have so much respect for the fans. Great guys. Huge fan here

[@freedom4063]

I wish nsync did

[@ingridquesada8329]

I love Quit Playing Games With My Heart too, Brian Littrell. ❤

[@carlospinedadevesa]

That was a lovely and chilled interview. I really enjoyed it ❤

[@lotusqueen3132]

✊🏼 BACKSTREET BOYS FOR LIFE ✊🏼😎

[@sairachan7205]

I love the way they discuss what and how to answer the questions like you can see the brotherhood right there. Love seeing Frick and Frack moments like this again ❤

[@xitlalievans4336]

They will always be #1! I love how we the fans help them keep going! KTBSBPA!

[@jujub3012]

Frick and Frack!!❤️

[@preciouspayne723]

Backstreet boys rocks

[@hadeelabdullah7661]

Chills literally chills ♥️♥️

[@S1eepyHollow]

100% all time favorite group

[@pottypotpot698]

Im your perfect fan forEver❤ Thank you ❤ The DNA tour in tokyo was soooooo Amazing ❤

[@wendyzhalzy1619]

Philippines 🇵🇭 loves BSB❤❤❤

[@carissadennery9854]

I have bought every album, Show Em What You're Made Of is great and love No Place.

[@dianapereira9172]

Frick & Frack ❤️👌

[@margitalbert1419]

quit playin games with my heart is also my favourite song - incredible💥💯❤

[@ItzKweenAddie]

Love these guys since 1997 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elvisobsessor]

oh wow, i love this. they are just the best!

[@ahmadramzi3471]

Please Stay together as long as it takes! My all time favorite band BSB.

[@manonmoonlight8355]

Fan from the start, i will always love BSB! ❤

[@JC-qr6fc]

So cute 29 years ago. And so cute now. ❤

[@rubaraad90]

Nicks laugh at the end took me back to how hard he was laughing trying to sing Burger Kings Have it Your Way on the For the Fans VHS 😂😂😂😂

[@meghbanerjee4259]

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH NICK IS ADORABLE AND FRICK AND FRACK ARE CUTIES

[@freddyandbriangamer3176]

God I adore these guys so much ❤

[@navalgupta140]

These guys are pure nostalgia. Really ❤

[@Kaynos]

Sometimes is when you move away from something that you see how important it was for you.

[@justsaying8]

When kevin wanted to leave the band made all of us heartbroken

[@jennroberts940]

So true you guys are so awesome people love ya all

[@senadaterzic157]

Hugs 💘 & kisses from Bosnia!

[@fernandavega5698]

I love BSB, what a beautiful memories I have of my childhood!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brianlittrell7307]

Thank you for the endless love and support for my music, where're you streaming from and how long have you been a fan?

[@amandaclark7748]

I love you guys

[@user-lv1nv1ks7n]

Please never stop Godbless you all

[@creacionesveroka7259]

you are simply incredible guys ...love you a lot Nick 💕😍and Brian, frick& frack ...You are really funny and the BSB are by far the best boy band ever seen 🙂✌🔥 forever your lovely fan🥰

[@user-qu7kd5lr5x]

Best wishes from Kazakhstan🤗 👏👍

[@crstl89]

I love them so much!!!!! BSB 4 LIFE

[@ninogurneyfernandez5532]

I love the guys coming from a fans view the old records from.backstreetboys upto black n blue in my opinion is now considered classic

[@msgpennie]

Beautiful guys ❤️

[@woolvesv]

I was quite young when BSB were around in their early days so had no idea the age range of all of them. 13-22 years old when they first started! had no idea Nick (and I think AJ) were so young when they joined!

[@TM-0813]

Yesss come bk

[@analuiza-jk4qt]

love them 💖

[@user-fj9vz4gj8q]

you are so unique and it is so easy to love each other ❤❤

[@luisavieira2985]

THANK GOD KEVIN IS BACK!!

[@marielucas9299]

Love them ❤❤❤

[@brianlittrell7307]

Thank you for the endless love and support for my music, where're you streaming from and how long have you been a fan?

[@samimaric8108]

I love them. BB 🥰🤗

[@esthertwo17]

The best 👏🏽

[@happy8294]

I love u Backstreet boys

[@andreacardenas4919]

!WHO'S SPENT THE LONGEST IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR? KEVIN!" lol

[@CaridadOrtegasosa-ri5gl]

Me encanta los backstreets boys saludos desde cuba

[@claudiamaya1455]

😍😍😍😍 Los Amoooo!!

[@foma7417]

I Love them❤

[@sarcasm176]

Legends

[@rosanasimbajon2088]

I love this song ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@marshasilva4034]

Love them❤️

[@steeveseghieri4547]

There are no (for me as well) bsb without Nick and Brian...2 boss of the group