Member left the group in 2006 and returned in 2012; During their absence, colleagues preferred not to seek substitute and continued as a quartet
Throughout its trajectory, which began in 1993, the BACKSTREET BOYS They got something rare in the music industry: maintaining a virtually stable formation.
In over 30 years of band, only one of five members left – and then came back. It is about Kevin Richardsonwhich left the group in 2006 and returned in 2012.
During your absence, the BACKSTREET BOYS They chose not to look for a substitute. They continued as a quartet and from the beginning they said they would keep the door open if Kevin decided to return.
Why Kevin Richardson left the Backstreet Boys
At the time of his departure, Kevin, the group’s oldest member, claimed personal reasons to move away. According to him, it was time to seek new interests and “move on with the next chapter” of his life, including constituting a family.
See Kevin Richardson’s official statement in 2006:
“After 13 years of what can only be described as the realization of a dream, I decided it was time to leave the BACKSTREET BOYS. It was a very difficult decision for me, but necessary to move on with the next chapter of my life. Howie, Brian, AJ and Nick will always be my little brothers and will have all my love and support. I would like to thank the fans of BACKSTREET BOYS For all the beautiful memories we share together and I look forward to including them in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers’ continuous success and look forward to the release of the new album. ”
Return – and more explanations
Kevin returned to BACKSTREET BOYS In 2012. In the following year, he gave an interview to the Access Hollywood (via Digital spy) And talked more about the reasons that led him to leave the band:
“I had no strength anymore. In 2006, there were some things I wanted to do in my life, like constituting a family and being normal for a while … I didn’t feel inspired.”
While out of the group, Kevin did not participate in two albums: Unbreakable (2007) and This is us (2009). After your return, the BACKSTREET BOYS released three more studio records: In a World Like this (2013), DNA (2019) and Very Backstreet Christmas (2022).
Backstreet Boys in Brazil
You BACKSTREET BOYS present themselves in Brazil This Friday, 12. The group will be one of the headliners of the The Townin São Paulo. The festival takes place in Interlagos Autodrome.
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Source: Rollingstone
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