I'm a fan (and you should be too) because music is my life. From the first time I heard them years ago when they first came out I knew they had talent. There music touched my life when I'm down it puts me in a better mood. When I'm mad it calms me down. I love these guys b/c I can relate to them. Esp AJ I have been through alot in my life and the way he has overcome so much is an inspiration to me. When my first love passed away I went into a downward sprial. The only time I was alright was while listening to Backstreet or watching there videos. Them and their music took my mind off the loss. When I saw my fave member dealing with the same addiction I was. I knew that alot of people had the same problem. When he got help it made me re-think what I was doing to myself. They will never know how much they have inspired me to change the things I was doing. I think they all are amazing men. I'll always love and support them. I'm open minded when it comes to music. I am a huge rock, punk. alternative fan. Some of my friends laugh when they know that at 25 I'm still a huge Backstreet fan. I tell them I don't care, that I love great music. Music to me is important in everyday life. Everytime I have seen them live they impress me more and more. A group of men that can make your heart melt when they sing.