Taking a break from their recent spectacular US tour Nick, Brian, Kevin, Howie and AJ sat down with Teen Dream to discuss their international success, music and fam.

TEEN DREAM: How does it feel after achieving so much success overseas to finally have hit singles on American radio?

NICK: We waited a long time to bring it home as we couldn't be happier about our success in the states. The one thing we wanted to do was bring it here strong and I believe we have done just that.

KEVIN: We are making sure we spread ourselves evenly. It's a real challenge the way things are now going for us in the United States. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see us.

TD: The new stage show is simply awesome.

BRIAN: Thanks. It's great to be performing new material on a new stage. We are using lots of special effects this time around. We're happy that our fans like it.

TD: How did you guys get started in the music business?

HOWIE: We'd go to local labels and sing a cappella in their foyers. We'd sing everything and everywhere. There we were singing for anybody that would listen.

TD: When did you first realize that you boys had musical talent?

KEVIN: Well, Brian and I are both from musical families. We used to sing in church choirs and perform locally. When our families would get together, we'd sing doo-wop songs, and harmonize Barber Shop Quartet tunes.

TD: How are you handling the music press constantly comparing Backstreet Boys to the '80s New Kids On The Block?

BRIAN: People look at us and see and automatic stereotype, but once they hear us and see us perform live, they will know we are for real. It's important to us to be recognized for our own worth, and our music certainly speaks for itself. We know people are talking about us, so we take everything with a grain of salt. We know we still have a long way to go. We are still improving.

- Teen Dream

August 1998