Kevin Scott Richardson's Bio
He may not be the flashiest dancer, and of the 5 Boys, he probably has the fewest lead parts to sing. But behind the scenes, it's Kevin Richardson, the one the other sometimes call Freight, who keeps the speeding Backstreet train on track A perfectionist, Kevin approaches each task-wheather it's givin a pep talk to his fellow singers during the TEEN PEOPLE photo shoot or makin sure a steakis barbecued just right-with the take charge manner of a CEO. "My dad was probably the one who instilled that in me." says Kevin, 26, takin a break between Walt Disney World's Grad Nitght shows underneath Cinderella Castle, the very place he used to suit up as Aladdin in 1993. "He would always say-pardon my frech-"If u're gone half-a@# do it, don't do it at all." His father Jerald's death from colon cander six years ago made Kecin "a lot more serious" says Brian, who's also Kevins cuz. (Brian's dad and Kevin's mom Ann r siblings) A Kentucky native, Kevin joined the BSB soon after movin to Orlando. At 21 he suddenly found himself a big brother to his new band mates-three of whom had yet to finish Hgh School. But Kevin's self-appointed role as the groups watchdog doesn't always sit well with the others. "I think deep down inside he feel that his contributions to the gruop is to be the oldes and to make sure everything is straight. That's just the way he is," says Brian. "But here I am, I'm gonna be 24 and I really don't need Kevin telin me what to do." "The fellas proboly think I'm the hardes or the roughest of the meanes," Kevin admits "but I'll cry at the drop of a hat sometimes." And in public, no less. When the group played his home state for the first time, Kevin teared up upon spottin his family in the audience. He also cried during a show on their last trip to Montreal: "There was a kid in the front row, and I knew he was blind. He couldn't see us, but he was smiling. I said to AJ, "He's blind, do and touch his hat." and AJ did. And I just lost it u know? I just lost it." "We're touching people's lives and making people forget about their problems for a moment. That's what music is all about, I think."
Facts At A Glance:
Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson
Nicknames: Boo, Pumpkin and Old Man
Birthdate: October 3, 1972
Brithplace: Lexington, Kenutcky
Current Residence: Orlando, Florida
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Pets: A cat named Quincy
Height: 6'0"
Hobbie: playing the keyboard, water skiing, dirt biking, swimming, surfing and hockey
Favorite Color: Royal Blue
Favorite Food: Mama's chili
Favorite TV Show: Roseanne and Martin
Favorite Movies: Top Gun and The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Music: R. Kelly, Prince, Teddy Riley and Babyface
Favorite Book: Interview With The Vampire
Favorite Actor: Tom Cruise
Favorite Actress: Nicole Kidman
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