Never Gone...until this week

So we have lost a Backstreet Boy…there is always one member of a boy band that decides to leave. Abs from Five, Robbie from Take That, Justin from N*Sync, Brian from Westlife…and now Kevin from the Backstreet Boys.

The below is posted on the official website www.backstreetboys.com

“Earlier this year, after much soul searching, Kevin Richardson came to us and told us that he had decided to leave the group and pursue other interests. He gave his blessing to continue the music without him.We have no intention of replacing Kevin, and the door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best in his future endeavors.This weekend we are returning to the studio to begin the follow-up to Never Gone, and will see you later this year with a new album.”Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLeanStatement from Kevin Richardson“After 13 years of what can only be described as a dream come true, I have decided that it is time to leave the Backstreet Boys. It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order to move on with the next chapter of my life. Howard, Brian, Alex and Nick will always be my little brothers and have my utmost love and support. I would like to thank the Backstreet fans for all the beautiful memories we have shared together and look forward to including you in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers continued success and look forward to their new album.”Kevin

More next week….

Pop Princess xo