From Tigerbeat

Each Backstreet Boys has their own special look. Kevin, who's the tallest Backstreet Boy at well over 6 feet, has striking blue eyes and chestnut brown hair, while his cousin Brain has a more all-American appearance with his light features. The dark and handsome member of the group is Howie, who is half-Puerto Rican and half-Irish. A. J. is known for his smooth home-boy style, while Nick has cover-boy good looks with his light blond hair, and mega-watt smile.

One thing the Backstreet Boys do have in common is their affection for each other. "We're just like a big family," says Kevin. " We have finghts every now and them, but it's nothing that a family wouldn't go through. We're like brothers." But when a minor arguments does happen, who's the guy most likely to keep the peace? "Howie is Mr. Mediator. He's just like, 'C'mon guys, let's get focused,'" admitts A.J.

But if there is a practical joke being played, Nick is usually behind it. He's known as the prankster of the group who can always be counted on to play a trick on one of his band-mates. Kevin is at the opposite end of the group. Kevin's usually the first one to let the other boys know it's time to get down to business.

The backstreet boys unanimously agree that when it comes to girls, A. J. is the romantic one who would serenade his special someone is a second. He's also the most flirtatious. " I do flirt," reveals A. J. "I like girls." Nick runs a close second for being the girl craziest of the bunch, while Brian is the super shyest. " I can't go up to a girl," he says. A. J. agrees, "he's the kind of guys that'll let one of us go up and talk to them.

Something else the Backstreet Boys have in common is that they're all single! Nick explains that their hectic lifestyle makes it difficult to have a steady girlfriend. "we really don't have that much time for girlfriends," says Nick. " the fact is we're always on the road and it's hard to stay with one girl and leave her home. "but don't fret-they are all on the look out to meet that special girl who wouldn't mind waiting for them to return.

When they are on the road. It's Howie who's known for racking u[ hefty phone bills to his family. "I'm in a family of five. We're one of those tight families," says Howie. In fact, Howie's the one who reminds the other boys how important it is to stay connected to their loved ones when they're far way!

With all their differences, it's the music and their friendship that keep the Backstreet together. In fact it's that chemistry that deeps the grooves bumping. Those heavenly voices singing and their fans screaming for more! Says Kevin, "We're so excited. It seems like it took forever, but finally it's there and it's really great!!"