Brian and Nick!

Brian & Nick

Nicknamed Frick and Frack, Backstreet Boys' Brian and Nick have definitely found a way to harmonize, but not just with their smooth voices. Despite a 5 year age difference (Brian is 22 and Nick is 17) the singers are the best of friends. "We’re always hanging out together. It’s hard to say exactly why we get on so well…out personalities just seem to have clicked," says Nick. Well, judging from all the mania that the Backstreet Boys have created in the US, it’s plain to see why Brian and Nick are so in tune. Nick accredits Brian to having been the biggest influence in his life, and Brian couldn’t be more pleased. "Nick is like the kid brother I never had," says Brian. ‘I’m proud of him, he’s my little frack!"

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Who’s had the biggest influence on his life?
N: You have, Frick.
B: Thanks, Frack. Actually, that’s probably not too far off the truth.
I’ve maybe not had the BIGGEST influence on him, but perhaps a
major influence over the last three and a half years, when he’s done
most of his growing up. So it’s probably been me and his parents.

Is he a good role model for the younger fans?
B: Occasionally! No, to be honest, I think he’s done really well. Being
in this position as young as he is, he’s handled everything that’s come
his way like a grown man.

Would Brian make a good boyfriend?
N: Ooh, that’s a tricky one. I guess so, particularly if the girl was like
me, ha ha! She’d have to be full of energy and enjoy doing active
things like playing Nintendo. But he’s a caring kinda guy - I reckon if
he found the right girl, he’d do anything for her.

What sort of girls does he like?
N: He likes Pamela Anderson and Sandra Bullock.
B: While Nick likes the real dark haired girls - the total opposite of him.

Which song is Brian most proud of?
N: He loves "I’ll Never Break Your Heart," but hmmm…what else?
B: I don’t know if I should say my ones, but I’m really proud of "Quit
Playing Games."
N: Yeah, of course. You do pretty well on that one - then again, I do,
too! Don’t I?

What’s most important to him - love, fame or money?
N: That’s a tricky one. They’ve all got their place I suppose. (Brian’s
desperately clutching at his heart and looking smoochy.)
B: Come on, Frack! It’s an easy one!
N: Oh yeah, that’s right, it’ll be love. (Quietly) Did I do ok, Frick?