101 Reasons Why The Backstreet Boys are the Greatest Band Ever
fyi: i wrote this last night &it only took 30 minutes.

1. They're humble-the fame &success hasn't gone to their heads.
2. They care about their fans.
3. Although they lost a member, they're still going strong.
4. They're still touring.
5. 15 YEARS STRONG MOTHERf***ER.
6. They have the most loyal and devoted fans of all time. [ktbsbpa!]
7. They supported Kevin's decision to step away from the group.
8. They supported AJ's during his rehab stint.
9. They keep their fans up to date with what's going on in their careers.
10. They all have successful solo careers as well as a successful group career.
11. They involve their families in their careers.
12. They don't let the negative things influence them.
13. Their music inspires/motivates people.
14. Their music has helped millions of fans through difficult times.
15. They actually contribute more than just the vocals to their albums.
16. They all sing-there is no lead.
17. They're not afraid to sing acapella-they actually prefer it.
18. They all play instruments-and well.
19. They donate millions to charity.
20. They've all even created charity organizations.
21. There is not one person on this planet who can tell me that haven't heard at least one of their songs.
22. They were there for Brian during his open heart surgeries.
23. Everyone likes at least one of their songs-whether they're willing to admit it or not.
24. They're not afraid to speak their minds.
25. They can bring a smile to any fan's face.
26. They stand up for what they believe in.
27. No matter how much adversity they face, they always pull through &come back stronger for it.
28. They have songs dedicated just to their fans. [i.e. Larger than Life & Everyone]
29. A lot [notice I didn't say all] of their songs actually have meaning.
30. They have passion for what they do.
31. They allow their personal lives to cross into their professional lives just a bit-hello...have you seen the video for Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely?
32. They know whree to draw that line between personal and professional though.
33. Nick Carter was in Edward Scissorhands. 'Nuff said.
34. They care about the planet.
35. They're all dead sexy-always have been, always will be.
36. Backstreet's Back? Hell, they were Never Gone, because they're Unbreakable. Without them, the music industry would be Incomplete, yo.
37. None of them are gay. [lol]
38. Those that are married have been able to make their marriages last longer than 6 months.
39. Nick's secret messages to his fans in his thank yous.
40. The way Brian has managed to maintain his faith, despite the odds &pulls of the music industry.
41. They're still the same exact people they were when they started 15 years ago-just older and wiser. [&hotter. ]
42. Nick Carter
43. AJ McLean
44. Brian Littrell
45. Howie Dorough
46. Kevin Richardson
47. AJ's crazy hats from back in the day.
48. Nick's myspace videos.
49. Brian's Donald Duck voice.
50. Howie's myspace blogs.
51. Kevin playing "daddy" to the fellas.
52. They've managed to maintain their unique sound while evolving at the same time.
53. They were around BEFORE *NSync.
54. They involve the fans.
55. HELLO-BURGER KING COMMERCIALS!
56. Nick's comic book.
57. Their practical jokes.
58. They love what they do.
59. They're not afraid/intimidated by what people have to say/think about them.
60. They actually speak to their fans.
61. Everyone, anywhere can relate at least one of their songs to something that has happened in their life.
62. They can actually dance.
63. Each of them is quite different from the rest, but they still manage to get along like brothers.
64. They all have their own sense of style-even when they do match.
65. They always put on an amazing show-I know, I've seen them twice.
66. Tell me you don't know the words to I Want It That Way or Everybody [Backstreet's Back] and see if I actually believe you.
67. I'm at #67 on this list in 10 minutes and still going.
68. Backstreet fans are the PROUDEST fans alive-we're not ashamed to admit we love these goofy guys.
69. They're not afraid to be themselves.
70. They'll make fools of themselves [being goofballs] and not care.
71. Nick punk'd Tommy Lee-and is alive to tell the tale.
72. They'll admit when they've made a mistake.
73. They'll do everything they can to correct that mistake.
74. Each one can snap their fingers and get laid instantly-not that they would do such a thing. They'd at least introduce themselves &lay a little ground work first.
75. "[They'll] give all of [themselves], honey that's no lie."
76. They're all from the south-Kentucky &Florida baby.
77. Kevin was Aladdin at Disney World-HELLOO! AWESOMENESS.
78. None of them were in the Mickey Mouse Club-they didn't need to be either.
79. They don't "lose it" when the paparazzi hassle them-though I wouldn't fault them if they did.
80. They toured the world in 80 days, yo!
81. They all have great taste in music. [personally]
82. They've helped artists to acheive their dreams. [Krystal! She sings that Supergirl song at the beginning of The Princess Diaries if you don't know who I'm talking about.]
83. They had a song on Booty Call.
84. They have fun doing what they do best.
85. None of them are a**holes, unlike Justin Timberlake-yeah, I called that sonofab**** out-hate me. I could care less.
86. They enlisted JC Chasez's talent on their most recent album.
87. They give credit where it's due-unlike most artists these days.
88. A lot of their songs tell a story.
89. Nick's smile.
90. You never know what to expect from them next.
91. People are still willing to pay insane amounts of money to see them live.
92. They connect with their fans.
93. They can always bring a crowd to their feet.
94. AJ's continued sobriety-he didn't need umpteen million rehab stints.
95. They've won way too many awards for me to even name here.
96. They also let their fans in on what's going on in their personal lives.
97. Any Backstreet fan will stop in the middle of what they're doing just to tell you how amazing they are and why.
98. They'll actually stop to pose for pictures with fans.
99. They all have a sense of humor.
100. They hardly EVER have bad press-and when they do, it's all based on speculation/rumors.
101. NO MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE HATE ON THEM, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, THEY WILL ALWAYS BE CREATING MUSIC, HELPING THEIR FANS, AND DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST. THEY WILL ALWAYS BE THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME.