Givin' It Their All The Backstreet Boys' Rise to the Top [Paperback]

OUT OF THE BACKSTREETS
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

There's just no stopping these funky five from Florida. One of the hottest music groups around, the Backstreet Boys (BSB) launched themselves to superstardom in an amazingly short time, topping the charts and winning awards all over the world. Everyone's heard the smooth harmonies and jamming beats of these all-American heartthrobs, but do you really know what makes them tick?

GIVIN' IT THEIR ALL is the ultimate source for finding out the real scoop about BSB. Learn the secret details of each and every Backstreet Boy--Kevin, the group's unofficial leader; A.J., the talker; Howie D., the peacemaker; Nick, the youngest boy in the pack; and B-Rok, the joker. Hear of the group's  magical beginnings and discover how the boys first conquered the world overseas, then returned to the States to burn up the charts on their home turf. Plus, get the 411 on their love lives, future plans, slamming style,  and the unique ways the dedicated fans are keeping the Backstreet Pride alive.

An unauthorized biography

Includes a Bonus BSB Resource Guide with info on how to find, access, and buy cool BSB stuff!Sherri Rifkin, formerly an editor at Random House, Inc., in New York City, is the coauthor, with Andrea Valeria, of Illuminated Choices: The Essential Guide for Making Astrologically Informed Decisions, which will be published by Harmony Books in 1999. Currently, Ms. Rifkin is a freelance writer and consultant for various Web sites.PROLOGUE: Meet the Boys!

The fans have been waiting outside the hall for hours, maybe even since
the night before. They are with their best friends, and perhaps with a
parent or older sibling who has come along to make sure everything goes
okay. They have been anticipating this night for weeks. Maybe they already
stood in line outside this very hall for tickets weeks before. Maybe they
dialed the telephone number for the ticket agency over andl£!