The Backstreet Boys' Bios


I know that when it comes to the BSB you don't care who they are, where they're from, or what they did, as long as they love you, right? Wrong! You gotta know somethin' about these fine sweeties!

Brian     Nick     AJ     Kevin     Howie

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Brian
Full Name: Brian Thomas Littrell
Nicknames: B-Rok, Frick, Seaver
Birthday: February 20, 1975
Age: 24
Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lexington, KY
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Hair: Blonde (naturally)
Eyes: Blue
Personality: "I'm crazy and spontaneous!"
Fave Color: Blue
Fave Food: Maccaroni & Cheese (He can make omelets and spaghetti.)
Instruments: Trumpet, Percussion, Guitar
Reads: "I like poems and mysteries."
Best Habit: Making people laugh
Worst Habit: Biting his nails
Family: Mom- Jackie
        Dad- Harold Jr.
        Brother- Harold III        
        Cat- Missy
        (His dad and Kevin's mom are brother and sister.)
Odd Jobs: worked at Long John Silver's, sang and worked at church, and at 
   Charter Ridge Hospital
Sadness: "Self-centered people drive me crazy, also unhappy people." (Don't 
   worry Brian, we're happy as long as you're around!)
Scariest Stuff: "I got mobbed for the first time by fans in Germany and had 
   my clothes ripped and my hat taken off my head."
Embarrassing: "I kicked one of my shoes off onstage during a fast dance 
   routine and had to hop around on one foot until Kevin made his way across 
   stage to get it for me. The show must go on!"
Secrets: *"I was popular as a kid. I was known as 'that blond-headed little 
   singer boy.'"
 *"I was held back in first grade because of my illness. I was always a year 
   older than my friends after that."
 *"I'm usually shy till I get to know a person, then I turn into a ham."
 *"I daydream about being a proffessional basketball player."
The Girl Thing: Brian's in the market for a girl who's outgoing and has
   dreams and goals of her own. "What attracts me is a girl with a good 
   sense of humor. One who likes to listen and be spontaeous."
He's the Boy Most Likely to: Tell a joke - everyone agrees he's the comedian
   of the group.
Go see great info on Brian at A Brian Litrell Tribute Page (BLTH)

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Nick Full Name: Nickolas Gene Carter Nicknames: Nick, Frack, Kaos, Mr. Hyper Man, Nicky, Messy Marvin Birthday: January 28, 1980 Age: 19 Sign: Aquarius Birthplace: Jamestown, NY Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 lbs. Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Personality: "I'm shy, funny, and sometimes childish." Fave Saying: "It's all good!" Fave Color: Green Fave Food: Pizza Instruments: Drums Best Habit: "I treat people the way I want to be treated, and I try to keep my friendships intact when I'm gone." Worst Habit: "Sometimes I bite my nails." Family: Mom- Jane Dad- Bob Sisters- BJ, Leslie, Angel Brother- Aaron (Who we all know and love!) Dog- Houston (He bought while he was here in Houston.) (Angel & Aaron are twins.) Sadness: "When my first girlfriend broke up with me!" Scariest Stuff: "When I was small, I accidentally locked myself in a car. My mom got me out." Embarrassing: "I was dancing onstage with my fly undone!" Secrets: *"I really learned to respect people when my parents were running a senior citizen's residence years ago." *"If I wasn't in the business I'd become a Navy Seal or join the Special Forces." *"I daydream about being on my boat with a pretty girl and we're drifting in the ocean." The Girl Thing: Nick loves absolutely all girls - especially ones with bubbling personalities. "My special girl would be one with a lot of personality, who would enjoy the same hobbies as me and like me for the real me...not for being a BSB." He's the Boy Most Likely to: Stop everything for a group football game or an hour with his favorite video games.

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AJ Full Name: Alexander James McLean Nicknames: AJ, Bone, Mr. Cool Birthday: January 9, 1978 Age: 21 Sign: Capricorn Birthplace: West Palm Beach, FL Height: 5'10" Weight: 140 lbs. Hair: Brown (naturally) Eyes: Brown (naturally) Personality: "I'm funny, crazy, and unique. What can I say?!" Fave Saying: "It's gonna be funky!" Fave Color: Yellow Fave Food: McDonald's (#6) (He can cook spaghetti, eggs, and cookies.) Instruments: Bass Guitar Reads: "I like poetry and Shakespeare." (Me, too.) Best Habits: "Designing my own style in clothes and jewelry." Worst Habits: "Picking at my fingers." Family: Mom- Denise Grandparents ("I'm an only child - it's fun, fun, and fun!") Odd Jobs: "I was a ventriloquist...I was also an extra for Nickelodeon and Disney." Sadness: "I lost a buddy who drowned after drinking." Scariest Stuff: "...I once got locked in an elavator." Embarrassing: "Once, on stage, I almost ran off the end of a runway and had to stop myself. I landed on my rear end - really hard! - in front of 30,000 people!" (Aww..poor AJ!) Secrets: *"When we're touring, I bring my own pillow, my CD player, and a Beanie Baby dog." <---How cute! *"My hair caught on fire during some pyrotechnics in a show." *"I'm one of the spoiled-est only children you could find. Bless their hearts!" The Girl Thing: A funny, loving, and caring person would win AJ's heart. "I love women! They shop. I shop. They like clothes. I like clothes. I like understanding, modest, mature, faithful, caring, honest, trustworthy girls." (Hmm..could he be talking about me? *ponders this thought*) He's the Boy Most Likely to: AJ's definitely the most outgoing in the group - and he's the wildest dresser.

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Kevin Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson Nicknames: Kev, Train, Kevvy-Kev, Boo, Pumpkin, Mr. Body Beatiful Birthday: October 3, 1971 Age: 27 Sign: Libra Birthplace: Lexington, KY Height: 6'1" Weight: 175 lbs. Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Green Personality: "I think I'm serious, but I also like to make people laugh and have fun...be silly." (Hmmm...sounds just like me.) Fave Color: Blue Fave Food: Mexican food (He can cook spaghetti and egges.) Instruments: Piano, Keyboards Reads "I like self-help books." Best Habits: "I'm a truthful person." Worst Habits: "Sometimes I have a quick temper - hard headed." Family: Mom- Ann Dad- Gerald (died of cancer in 1991) Brothers- Jerald and Tim Cat- Quincy (His mom and Brian's dad are sister and brother.) Odd Jobs: "I worked at Disney World as a tour guide and as Ninja and Aladdin characters. I also modeled, taught ballroom dancing, and was a movie extra." (Is it just me, or does he sound like a fab guy?!) Sadness: "I lost my father to cancer in '91." (Let's everyone take a moment in memory of him. It's OK to cry.) Scariest Stuff: "Getting thrown off a horse at camp - but I got over it." Embarrassing: "My pants ripped on stage." ( Now that I wouldn't mind seeing. LOL, small joke. Not funny?) Secrets: *"I flew on a harness during a show and security would not let me down!" *"I was the baby of the family; Brian was three years younger than me. When we were kids I sometimes tortured him." *"I'm the oldest Backstreet Boy. Now I know what I put my big brothers through!" The Girl Thing: A big smile and a great sense of humor will definitely get Kevin's attention. "I like a girl who's quiet and classy..." (Pick me!) He's the Boy Most Likely to: Stress out over everything-being the oldest, Kevin tends to worry the most.

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Howie Full Name: Howard Dwaine Dorough Nicknames: Howie D., Howie, D, Sweet D, Latin Lover Birthday: August 22, 1973 Age: 25 Sign: Leo Birthplace: Orlando, FL Height: 5'6" Weight: 130 lbs. Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Dark Brown Personality: "I'm calm, level-headed, and mellow." Fave Saying: "Cheers!" Fave Color: Purple Fave Food: Asian Instruments: Guitar Reads: "I enjoy mysteries." Best Habits: "I'm good at being on time." Worst Habits: "Picking out clothes takes me a long time." Family: Mom- Paula Dad- Hoke Sisters- Angela, Polly Anna Brother- John (His sister Caroline passed away not long ago. Take another moment.) Odd Jobs: "At Zaro's Bread Basket in New York one summer. I mopped floors... I also worked ay Universal Studios as a tour guide." Sadness: "Losing my uncle and aunt a few years ago." (another moment) Scariest Stuff: "When I was little, I used to get lost in K-Mart..." Embarrassing: No one laugh... "I fell off a stage during one of our shows." Secrets: *"I always thought of myself as an entertainer, I never thought of myself as part of a group. It was my mom who always suggested it!" *"Auditions are so stressful, I am glad I don't have to do them anymore." *"The one thing I would change about myself is my big nose." (I don't see anything wrong with you, Howie!) The Girl Thing: Howie's looking for a girl who loves to have fun and is understanding. "I enjoy someone quiet, shy, career-minded, and easy to talk to." (*cough* I'm...uh...*cough*...right here.) He's the Boy Most Likely to: Stay calm and relaxed, no matter how hectic things get.

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