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He was called Johnny Allen Hendrix or James Marshall Hendrix but was most popular known around the world to his fans as Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix was born in Seattle on November 27, 1942 and passed away in Sep 1970 putting him in the “27 Club”. The Club’s creation were the deaths of a seemingly unusual number of prominent 27-year-old musicians within a two-year period of time, exactly. These musicians include Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison.

Jimi Hendrix, even until now is well regarded as one of the most influential guitarist singer in the history of rock and roll music.

Hendrix first became well known in England, and then became famous worldwide after he played at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. He was a self taught guitarist and was usually seen performing with his Fender Stratocaster. As the hendrix was left-handed, he would play the guitar upside down with the strings attached in reverse order. In the year 2003, some three decades after he passed away, the Rolling Stone magazine named him the Greatest Guitarist Of All Time.

Hendrix had a hard childhood life as he grew up in a poor family and saw his parents divorced when he was only nine years of age. His mother passed away when he was only 16.

His love for guitar playing was so passionate that when he was 15, he finally managed to own a proper acoustic guitar for $5 from his father’s friend. His first electric guitar was a white Supro Ozark that his father had bought him. Since Jimi cannot afford to have proper guitar lessons, he picked up his guitar playing skills by watching the legendary greats like of Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.

The Jimi never got to complete High School education and he told reporters in the late 1960’s that he had failed High School because people were racist there and did not like him because he was an African-American, although some people think that it was just because Jimi did not get good enough grades to continue his education.

The young was a Elvis Presley fan and he. He watched “The King” Elvis played life at Sick’s Stadium in Seattle on September 1, 1957. His admiration for Elvis stayed with him until his adult days. Even as an adult, he still loved Elvis.

Jimi also liked other musicians and bands such as Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley and Lightning Hopkins. The young Hendrix even managed to get a gig to play alongside R&B star Little Richard. Unfortunately, Hendrix and Richard couldn’t get along and so, they fell out after onlyu a brief stint.

After being arrested for stealing cars two occasions, Jimi had to choose between going to prison for two years or joining the US Army and he chose the latter and entered military services on May 31, 1961. While in the army, his officers complained that he was often caught sleeping on duty and needed to be watched at all times. But it was his tenure in the army that he met another soldier and bass guitarist called Billy Cox to formed the band The King Kasuals.

Jimi\’s unique style of left handed playing on a guitar made for right-handed people made him a delight to watch. He later joined a band called The Velvetones, who played at the Yesler Terrace.

After leaving the army, Hendrix and Billy Cox moved together to Clarksville in Tennessee where they played in their group, The King Kasuals. They performed in small clubs and bars but they did not make much of an impact and so they moved to on to play in Nashville.

After the Nashville stint, Jimi moved on to Northern New York City to ply his trade. In 1964, he moved to Harlem where he played at bars and clubs there. He eventually won first prize in an amateur guitar contest at The Apollo Theatre.

In 1966, Hendrix formed his own band, Jimmy James and The Blue Flames instead of joining other bands. In 1966, he became friends with the girlfriend of Keith Richards, the lead guitarist for The Rolling Stones, Linda Keith. She liked Hendrix’ music and introduced him to Chas Chandler, the manager for The Animals. Chandler told Hendrix to write a rock version of the song “Hey Joe”. Subsequently, Chandler brought Hendrix to London to sign a contract with him and Jimi’s new band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was borned.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its first album, “Are You Experienced?” in the year 1967. In June 4, 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their last concert in London before going to on to perform in America. Jimi has already hit big time and his audience in America included big guns in the music industry such Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Brian Epstein.

Jimi launched his second album “Axis : Bold As Love” in 1967. The album had famous songs in it, most famous being “Little Wing”. There have been several other versions of the song by other musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Henry “Hank” Marrion, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Sting and Pearl Jam. The album reached number 3 in the US charts and number 5 in the UK charts.

In 1969, August 18, Hendrix played at the famous Woodstock concert taking the stage with world famous singers and musicians. Hendrix was supposed to play on Sunday evening, but did not arrive until Monday morning, which was unfortunate because of the half a million people who had paid to see him play, around one third had already left.

Hendrix then went on to play a two-hour concert that was described as awful. His band had not practiced enough and could not keep up with Hendrix’ fast guitar playing. But to make up for all of this, Hendrix played a version of Star Spangled Banner. He played this anthem with heavy distortion and screams from his guitar that people thought that he was being anti-American and was making fun of their anthem and country.

September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix was found dead in a basement of the Samarkand Hotel in London on September 18, 1970. It was said that he died after drinking too much and taking too many sleeping pills. He choked on his vomit and did not regain consciousness. He was buried in Renton, Washington in Greenwood Memorial Park on October 1 1970.

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Experience Hendrix – The Best of Jimi Hendrix [Import]

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Experience Hendrix brings together the major singles with a stack of majestic album tracks and the career-defining live Woodstock version of “The Star Spangled Banner” on a fat 20-tracker. While best used as a sampler to direct new listeners to the immortal Are You Experienced, Electric Ladyland, and so on, the CD (which supplants the short-lived Ultimate Experience collection) does hang together as a listen. Its blend of Hendrix the rocker and Hendrix the und (more…)

Something just happened! It is not often I do this.

I receive a lot of emails and myspace messages From unsigned and even signed talent informing me of their next release. A majority of the time I just have a quick listen to their preview on myspace then move onto the next email / message.

Today a myspace message came from EN-V Music Record label who focus on producing downloadable tracks and introduced me to Sonia Batterncourt and her newly released track “Undeniable”. Within an hour I had previewed the track on Sonia’s myspace, downloaded it and put this review together which will be published on three websites.

Sonias voice is a unique blessing that really makes you listen to what she is singing about, and once you listen to a preview of the track it is just impossible not to buy the full version and enjoy the beauty of a blessful singer who really has a story to tell. This is probably why I prompty downloaded the track.

Born in Dili, East Timor (An island in Asia) is a portuguese singer who can fluently sing in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Too add to this she has also sung in German and Latin.

Sonia comes accross as a powerful classical singer who is influenced by the likes of Lara Fabian, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain.

Sonia reminds me of a young version of Britains Got Talent Sensation Susan Boyle and a elder version of the young choir singer Charlotte Church.

To find out more about Sonia check out her myspace at http://www.myspace.com/soniabettencourtmusic where you can also preview her tracks and find out how to purchase them from Amazon and iTunes Digital Stores.

I wish Sonia the best of luck with “Undeniable” and if your like me you’ll make a purchase to listen to the full story of her music.

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Duane Johns is a singer from Cornwall who successfully reached the top 50 in X Factor during 2006 (the year Leona Lewis was crowned the winner). Since then Duane has appeared in the limelight supporting acts like East 17, Cheeky Girls and Journey South.

So how did it all start? When did you realize that singing was your passion?

At a very young age, I knew I wanted to do something involved with singing, at first I was doing stage, you know Panto’s and shows as such, but back then it was just a hobby and to be honest I wasn’t a very good singer! But from then on I just got better and better, and decided to enter singing competitions, one was called the singing sensation and Maggie Moon was a judge and she told me to audition for the x factor that very year!

Also in 2006 I was in a Band called Graffiti Eyes! We sold 150 Albums and was on the radio for a week I have also recently recorded a Disney album for my family and just based it to show my love for Disney!

Singing has always been my passion I suppose!

2006 was a big start for you, when you decided to enter the X Factor. What feelings did you have when you entered the room and stood on that famous X in front of the judges?

Well it’s wasn’t an easy ride, very tough! To be honest I remember feeling very excited and confident and was pretty relaxed actually I sort of just done it! Lol, the best part was seeing it on TV and I felt pretty good about myself.

You successfully managed to secure two yes’s from the judges.

Well this was like 3 years ago now so it’s pretty hard to remember, Simon Cowell was pretty much on the fence the whole time, Sharon Loved me, and thought I was really cute and sweet! And said I seemed like a lot of fun! Louis was also willing to give me a chance! And I was so happy when he had the final say! And he said YES!

What was the bootcamp experience like?

Bootcamp was another tough part of the competition, every single person that was there were really good and we all had the best chance’s to get though! We had to wait around a lot of the time and only took about 1 minute to sing a song! It was a pretty hard day over all, but I would do it all again!

Are you still in touch with other original x factor contestants from 2006?

I was in the series with Leona Lewis and Ray Quinn. I met Ray at bootcamp, he seemed really sweet! I didn’t get to meet Leona but as we all know she is pretty quite so maybe I didn’t notice her. I did have one friend who was so funny! But haven’t stayed in contact, but she was a character! Lol.

What’s your experience did you gain from the Bootcamp experience?

I think it’s all about standing out and showing yourself off as much as you can! To do this business you have to get people your full attention! Otherwise you just fade into the background! So I think I had a confidence boast, took that away with me and I never lost it! There’s being confident and there’s being big headed! And I know the difference.

In your opinion, do you think TV reality shows like the X Factor are good for the music industry?

Yes I will have to say they are, only because I love reality TV. I think they get you noticed by people all over the world! So yes is my answer to that one! It done me pretty well after all.

Soon after the X Factor, you supported acts like East 17 & Cheeky Girls! Was that a worthwhile experience?

Yes Oh My God! It was my favorite part of 2007! It feels good to support such big top acts that people have heard of, the crowds are always exited! And it always looks good on your CV!!

Which artist did you enjoy supporting the most?

Ooh well I loved supporting the big acts, but my favorite had to be with Chenai from the x factor 2005, it wasn’t in the best place, but I just liked her on the x factor so it was really nice to also watch her sing live!

Do you have any more ambitions in supporting more artists in the future?

Oh yes definitely, my dream would be to support the likes of Girls Aloud, as I just think there amazing! They proved people that reality shows are worth the while. Also Paris Hilton, I know she’s not the best singer in the world! But I love people who want to do well in life and also have fun along the way, she’s such an inspiration, people really need to get to know her before they start bad mouthing her, just for making money! At least she is doing well I also love Emma Soraya Beard, who was a finalists on popstars the rivals and nearly made it into Girls Aloud, I love her because she never gives up even when people put her down she never gives up, I love her music and would love to support her one day!

Do you enjoy the audience atmosphere?

Oh My God Yeah! I love it when people are listening to me and are having fun, maybe having a little dance that makes me feel so good that I am making someone happy and that is what it is all about! Making people smile!

Any memorable moments whilst on stage?

When people shout nice things! Like Duane we love you! Makes you feel very special! Just because your singing to them and that’s all you are doing, It makes people feel that way about you.

And, embarrassing one?

Oh yes I have had a couple of them, it always happens to me when I sing the same song! REHAB! I’ve been told by people I sing it very well and people all get up and dance! But the only problem I have is that I always forget the words and mix up the verse, so I have left that one alone lol. It just happened every time, even though I knew it off by heart!

What’s your favourite type of audience? (i.e. pub, club, mini arena, etc)

I always think the best type of place would be holiday parks I have only done one and made such a good impression I was asked to come back again, holiday makers always love to be entertained and defiantly at shows if you support an act!

Although you mainly sing cover versions, is there a song that you would like to release as a single that would be officially approved by the original artist?

Well I love to sing covers I just always have. That’s a hard question, there are so many good songs out there, it would be hard to choose, either ‘Because The Night’ Or ‘Parachute’!

Do you prefer singing the ballads or the catchy tunes?

I love singing both, because it’s always good to sing the ballads if you need to show your voice off and it’s fun belting out big numbers!

I also love singing the catchy, Cheesy Faster songs! Just can have so much fun with these tracks!

This year your due to release a second album. What’s your ambitions with this new album?

I just want to get my music heard! By someone who knows I could do well! Someone who will put 110% into me and help me to be successful, I also want people to hear me and just think, Oh Duane Andrew Johns, he’s pretty good! My new album is in the works and I really want to release it real soon, it will have about 15 tracks all covers some people will know them and some people will get to know the others, I’m just waiting for the right time, but hopefully it will do good, as long as people enjoy it then I will be happy.

Have you any favourite tracks on your future album?

Oh yes plenty! I love all my music but the ones that stand out for me are, Parachute, Falling Down, He Said She Said, And Tell Me something I don’t know.

You come across as a very passionate and dedicated singer, have you any future ambitions in writing and launching your very own single?

Well if the right person came along and wanted to do this with me, then I would be more then up for it! Launching a single and getting to number one would be a dream come true! So we’ll see how it goes!

What’s your future ambition? Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Well in 5 years time I would love to be doing it as a full time job, but this business is not an easy one, and it’s very hard to be heard! But I never give up on my dream!

Thank you Duane, it has been a pleasure talking to you and I wish you all the success with the launch of your second album and I’m sure your dedication as a singer will prove to be one day successful and rewarding.

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Music is the voice of our heart, of our lives. I wanted to be that voice. I wanted to bring joy to the people around me. I wanted to share my pain, my hopes, and my dreams. Truth is singing is the only real thing for me. Sure there are loads of other intangible things that are considered to be real. There is education, love, freedom and justice. However, music transcends it all. It is an education for individuals who are poorer than a mouse. It is love for individuals who are unable to express what is inside of them. It is freedom for people who are suffering from social injustices. And, it is justice for all of us, for we are provided with a creative outlet for our ideas.

Perhaps like you, I was raised in the not-so-ideal neighborhood. My home was a door away from violence. Uncertainty seeped through the thin walls, like the cold winter’s air. Money was hard. My mother had to work three jobs for her to provide for us. It didn’t bother her as long as we have food, clothes and shelter. I love her more than anything because she provided us with an opportunity. My mother is no fool. She knows that sooner we hit middle school, no amount of love and protection can keep us safe from gangs, drugs and alcohol. How did she keep us on the straight and narrow? By sending me and my siblings to a local church’s free vocal lessons program.

Other kids would have begged their way out of attending free vocal lessons. But for me, it was heaven sent! I could not be happier! I get to do what I love and soon enough, what I will do best, which is singing.

The free vocal lessons program was spearheaded by the church to extend themselves to the community. We all have the notion of the church being an elitist organization, only catering to the rich and powerful. I was wrong. They do care. They too are aware of the dangers of the streets. To keep the next generation safe, they established programs that will help children find their passion, express their creative self, and embody the catholic faith.

Through the free vocal lesson program, I was able to learn how to sing properly. I found out that there is more to singing than belting and might I add sheepishly, yelling. Sure I have dreamed of becoming a diva, hitting those high notes with minimal effort. That dream was momentarily thrashed when I started doing it the proper way. There are breathing techniques to master, notes to understand and hit. I also learned discipline. I quit smoking because it will ruin my voice, aside from it being detrimental to my health. On another positive note, being healthy greatly improves your singing ability. I take better care of myself now, thanks to the free vocal lessons program. I eat less mucus-forming foods such as dairy and chocolates. I exercise regularly and conscious of my posture. Overall, the free vocal lessons I took gave me more than I bargained for.

Singing was only an opportunity presented for a better life. Music has been my passion, if not only for the glory it brings. With the free vocal lessons brought to me by the church, I not only glorify myself, but God as well. It is only right for me to use my talents to spread his love and goodness. I now sing in our church choir every Sunday. And before I know it, I am the one teaching the next batch of kids who were once lost in vices and poverty. I staunchly believe that someday, the same free vocal lessons will greatly impact their lives.

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Have you ever wished you learned how to play the violin? Do you wish it was easy to learn violin? Well you may want to look here or a few tips to make learning the violin easier.

1. Getting the best learning system available. This should be your top priority to take in learning to play the violin. It does not necessarily mean that higher the fee, the higher the quality is too. All you need to look for is a proven system for learning violin but try to avoid buying a book because it is simply hard to digest and apply the steps just by reading the steps from a book. An actual performance or even through a video can go a long way in learning to play the violin.

2. Setting a time to learn. This is certainly important and you must free some time for practicing violin. You will need to look for times when things are quiet and it is not necessary for you to practice for hours everyday, what is important is that the time set for practices must be consistent.

3. Choosing a violin is also crucial. It does not need to be brand new but make sure that it still produces a nice sound.

4. Tuning the violin is essential in learning to differentiate the proper tone when playing so it is recommended for you to get an electric tuner which makes it a lot easier to determine if the violin is in tune or not.

5. Patience is certainly important in learning to play violin. Keep in mind that learning things especially playing violin cannot be perfected overnight. If you are feeling frustrated, place the violin down and take a break. Keep your mind off the violin for a while and come back later when you are ready to take on the lessons again.

6. Finding music you are interested in. Playing an instrument requires passion so it is recommended for you to take up the genre you are inclined to. This makes learning to play the violin fun.

7. Never quit. The very important part in learning to play the violin is by not giving up. It really takes time and effort to learn violin but eventually, it will all be worth it.

These tips above are tips to help motivate you in learning to play the violin. Sure it may take some time to perfect it but in the end, it will be worth it. This can be your way to express yourself.

I bet you are tired of reading the long list of tips and guidelines to play the violin. Remember, these tips came from experts who also started out like you. The best people to advice are those which have experienced the long and sometimes hard process of learning. It is through their experience that we learn, and hopefully not commit the same mistakes that they did. Playing the violin is not just a mere hobby; it cannot be quantified as such. Just like other beautiful things, it needs and necessitates passion. It is not something that we learn and then forget about. Instead, playing the violin is something that we all should learn, nurture, and share.

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As a parent you always want to have the best for your kid, even in matters where you have decided to let him/her take piano lessons. If your child is motivated to take piano lessons or you have made the decision in letting them take proper piano lessons, it is a must to choose a credible piano instructor. You may have few or many options depending on your location. If you are in the city, then more likely, you can easily find an instructor.

You must make sure that the instructor you have chosen is a qualified one. The following are some guidelines to know if you have found a good piano teacher for your kid:

Interview ? The initial step of getting to know if a person has potentials is through interview. Select among the referral of your friends and make a schedule for interview on everyone that you have picked. If they don’t want to get interviewed or they are giving you charges for it, keep looking for more interested piano instructors. By conducting an interview, you can get to know many important details like:

Personality ? It is vital to consider the personality of the teacher. You must see to it that he/she is easy to get along with, that your child will feel relaxed or at ease with him/her. Let the teacher and your kid meet and see if they go along well together. If their personalities collide, then your child won’t learn the most during the lessons.

Experience ? When your child advances to the next level, you may find a need to search again for a different tutor. A few maybe credible in teaching the basics, but they are not qualified in teaching more complex lessons and skills. You must see to it that the one you will hire has a background on the basics in every level. Be wise enough to decide on things, or you will end up wasting your money to an ineffective tutor.

Method ? There are various methods of teaching that will provide your kid the knowledge that they need in piano playing. Some are quite effective while some are not. As a parent, you know your child very well. And therefore, it is your responsibility to ask the teacher if what type of method she uses in imparting his/her skills. So that he/she will have the idea if she will use the book often or more on hands-on exercises. Does your child need visual stimulation like colored drawings or pictures? These are things you need to consider. And it is important to recognize if the piano teacher will be able to cater your kid’s learning skills.

Technique ? The method is the control the teacher uses while technique is how he/she moves toward the method and adapt it to every kid. Is he/she enduring and flexible? We all know that kids get bored and upset easily. It is prime to consider that he/she is aware of the necessity of breaks and motivation.

A piano tutor who is aware that the lessons should include games for it to be fun and enjoyable is suited to teach your kids. The children will surely love attending the class.

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Do you wish you’d learnt to play the piano when you were younger or that you hadn’t given up? Then this book is for you – because it’s never too late! At last a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano. Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that’s guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music t (more…)

As a new learner, it may seem confusing to look at all the black dots on the sheet music. You may ask yourself, what is the purpose of all those things? The questions you are asking now need to be answered right away for you to play the piano easily and become a cool pianist. Is it easy to learn piano for starters like you? Yes, definitely. Good piano courses will give you a hand in learning what the black dots and lines symbolize which will aid you in learning to play the piano in a short period of time.

Put in mind that not all piano courses offered online are created in the same way. Different instructors have their way of teaching piano. Some may teach in a very confusing manner which will make people stop learning. Do not take the same path as them. Be wise and make sure that you are truly availing appropriate lessons. You can find them in the internet if you are patient enough to browse them. Choose a course that gives information in a clear-cut manner for you to be able to get a hold of it for a long time.

Is it easy to learn piano? Absolutely yes. It has been discovered that a great way to memorize all those lines and black dots and what they represent is by using games. The games enable an individual to best retain the information compared to other learning methods and by just merely reading it. Both constant practice and learning the piano through games will make the learning process of the beginners easier and faster.

Another thing to consider is that learning must also involve having fun. Games in such a way make it fun and enjoyable. No matter how great the end results may seem, people tend to give it up if the course syllabus is quite dull. It is annoying and disappointing to enroll in a program that is so boring and you couldn’t help but ask yourself why you chose such course. Look for online lessons that contain games as a part of the learning process and you will learn faster than you can imagine.

Hands-on learning is great. A good course must include audio and video demonstrations of what they will teach. It is quite simpler to show the hand and finger exercises on videos than explain it detail by detail.
You need to find a great course that gets you playing an actual piano as quickly as possible. You will learn much quicker if you actually have your hands on the piano while you are learning. You can find a couple of great courses that offer all of this on the Internet.

Learning the piano involves a definite decision of hard work and practice. You have to be ready to meet up the different challenges along the process of learning and you have to deal with it calmly. Once you stick to it, you’ll become a good pianist in no time.

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Backstreet’s back, alright! It was only appropriate for the boy band that shook the world in the late ’90s to be a part of the craze that started it all, and the Backstreet Boys (minus Kevin Richardson) fit right in as they celebrated the pop culture delight that is (or rather, was) MTV’s “Total Request Live” last week. The Backstreet Boys, busy jet-setting the nation on their current string of tour dates, took time out of their exhausting schedule to perform at the “TRL Finale” last week, making the now-20-something women’s eyes mist as nostalgia took over when the quartet performed their early hit “I Want it That Way” for the energetic crowd.

Last week’s “TRL Finale” marked the end of a 10-year domination of pop music on air that all began with the growing teen pop craze of the ’90s, launching the careers of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. “TRL” was one of MTV”s most influential franchises, bringing in celebrities and fanatic crowds alike, and the show’s finale included many of those stars in the hours-long performance, making the program go out with a bang. Celebrities like Eminem, Beyonce, Kid Rock, Justin Timberlake, Diddy, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Fall Out Boy and more were all present at the MTV bash, and former VJs like Carson Daly, Vanessa Minnillo and Hilarie Burton were all brought back to help host the program’s very last show. The only star from the “TRL” era missing at the show seemed to be Britney Spears, whose video “?Baby One More Time” will forever be considered a “TRL” commodity.

Emerging in the overwhelming tidal wave of the teen pop era, the Backstreet Boys blew up “TRL” request lines in 1998 with songs like “Quit Playin’ Games (With My Heart)” and “As Long as You Love Me.” The incredible boy band started with cousins and Kentucky natives Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, who practiced Boys II Men-type songs before meeting up with the Orlando-hailed Howie Dorough and A.J. McLean and New Yorker Nick Carter, inking a deal with Jive Records in 1994. The Backstreet Boys tested their very new boy band approach in Europe before coming back over to the U.S., releasing their debut album Backstreet Boys in 1997. From this point on, the Backstreet Boys were huge. Selling millions of copies of all of their albums and selling out Backstreet Boys tickets to screaming throngs of teenage girls across the nation, the five-piece boy band saw dozens of platinum hits, reaching number ones on the Billboard charts with close to every song they released in the late ’90s and early ’00s including “I Want It That Way,” “Shape of My Heart” and “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.”

The boy band craze of the teen pop dream eventually died down, but the Backstreet Boys persisted through it all. Despite lawsuits over royalties, Littrell undergoing heart surgery, McLean’s stint in rehab and Richardson quietly stepping away from the group, the Backstreet Boys still continue to pull their dance-pop thread through the needle of changing times, releasing Unbreakable in 2007 and thereafter embarking on a national tour. If you missed your chance to see these energetic heartthrobs take over the stage in the ’90s, get concert tickets from http://www.stubhub.com/backstreet-boys-tickets before it’s too late!

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