Yahoomc: The Backstreet Boys are gonna be doing FIVE chats total with
Yahoo! this summer - from their tour. So it's gonna be
a great summer. We're gonna be starting today's Yahoo! cyberchat with
THE BACKSTREET BOYS in about 15 minutes !!
Great questions - please keep 'em coming! And thanks for joining us
here on Yahoo! Chat today.
Yahoomc: Okay - SHOWTIME!!!!!! We're starting!! Hi everyone - welcome
to Yahoo!Chat. We're talking to Howie D of The
Backstreet Boys!!! The Backstreet Boys launched their first major US
tour a week ago and Yahoo!Chat is gonna be catching up
with them all summer long live from their tour with FIVE cyberchats!
Thanks Howie for joining us here today.
Howie D: Hi! Welcome everybody Look forward to having a good chat with
everybody and answering as many questions as we
can in the time.. and hopefully have a lot of fun
Yahoomc: Howie - have you ever done a cyberchat before??
Howie D: Yeah,actually I did. A couple of them actually. Over in Europe
we did a couple, for MTV we did a couple cyberchats.
Lots of fun!
Tracylynn_99 asks: how is your summer tour going?
Howie D: Its going great, we've done about 8 cities already, about
8 shows, actually our 8th show is today. We've had a lot of fun.
We had a rough start, but everything's starting to smooth out. We're
having a great tour here
Sarah_BSBFan asks: Who is opening on your North American tour?
Howie D: We have Aaron Carter, a group from Denmark called Soap and
the English artist Jimmy Ray.
Gummibears4ever asks: Howie, when will you shave???
Howie D: When will I shave? What my face? My mustache? My hair? What
exactly!?! My chest!?
EDAngel_ asks: How do you put up w/ all those annoying little girls
screaming during a concert?
Howie D: Aw, it's not annoying what guy wouldn't want to have a group
of screaming girls around him. It's cool. Its an adrenalin
rush.
Bella711 asks: when you aren't busy with your music...what do you all
like to do in your spare time?
Howie D: I like to go out to clubs, hang with the guys, go to movies,
enjoy life, do the normal everyday stuff that I would do back
home. Hang with my family.
Gmf_19 asks: Do you think there is such a thing as backstreet power?
Howie D: We're not trying to have power, we're just trying to.. there's
not girl power or boy power here, we're just trying to have
fun and live life positively.
Nick_Carters_Girlie asks: What is it like to be on tour without seeing
your family and all your friends???
Howie D: it gets lonely at times, that's why we like to bring out our
families every once in a while.. In America I have family all
over the place, so I'm not too lonely. I think everywhere, except for
today, I've had family .. so it's lots of fun.
WHACKOFREAK asks: Where did you get the idea for the video "Everybody"?
Howie D: We just came together and said that not everybody's done another
video like Thriller from the 80s and we just wanted to
do a 90s version. We had a great director who helped us develop our
vision even further.
BackstreetBabe0032 asks: Who were your influences in music?
Howie D: Besides my older sister PollyAnna, I'd say certain artists
such as Bobby Brown, Jon Secada, Phillip Bailey, groups like
Boys2Men, New Edition, ColorMeBadd.
Sarah_BSBFan asks: Is there any individual in the music industry, that
you would love to work with?
Howie D: Hmmm... Jon Secada :D I like the Spanish/English thing and
also BoysIIMen would be cool.. Babyface...
BSBRule_84 asks: Do you ever let fans backstage after a concert?
Howie D: Every once in a while when the situation is available or it's
okay security wise.. It's as crowded as it is so we usually
have to get out pretty quickly, so we don't have people back there
normally.
Cuddlyangel asks: Has livin' the life of a "backstreet boy" some what
changed the relationship between your family and friends
back home? - Michelle Corpuz
Howie D: its definitely increased my popularity and my famiy's popularity.
I have a lot more people who know me know than
before and my family. It's changed the amount of time I could spend
with family and friends. My lifestyles changed a lot, but
they're always there for me.
Chick_cool asks: if you weren't a backstreet boy right now what would
you be doing?
Howie D: I'd probably be definitely doing something in the entertainment
field.. whether in acting or singing.. acting for movies or
tv shows.. or becoming a solo artist or something.
Kaos2880 asks: What's the craziest thing one of your fans has done??
Howie D: There were a couple who stowed away on our bus one time..
. we were over in Europe at the time... we didn't know it
for a while then had to pull over to a rest stop and drop them off..
We had a few come over from Europe and bring me Gummi
Bear cakes... b/c I said I liked them in a magazine one time.. That
was pretty crazy.
Lisa_NC23 asks: What's coming up on your next album?
Howie D: A lot more material co-written by us and co-produced by us.
Nickluver2 asks: What are your guys' fave songs that u perform?
Howie D: My favorite songs are "All I have to give", "BackStreet's
Back" and "Get Down"
Homeboy_D asks: Do you ever get jealous of each other?
Howie D: No, never! No, we're really cool with each other, we're like
a family.
Yahoomc: Howie's computer connection is a wee bit shaky - we're having
tech problems - but he'll be booted back up in a second
In the meantime, just to let you know - this is the first of FIVE Backstreet
Boys cyerchats that Yahoo! is doing this summer!
Howie's curious - he'd like to know where you all are from! So just
add that to your questions for him, 'kay?? Cool!
Sky_lo asks: Do you have a tatoo??? (Howie)
Howie D: Nope, not yet. I don't really believe in them too too much,
but I'm open minded in them for the future, if I saw a cool
design...
KayKay8410 asks: Is it true that you are interested in doing a movie?
Howie D: Well, there's been talk about it, but we haven't really decided
on doing one yet, because our music career's really taking
off now, and we're really concentrating on that... But maybe in the
future
Wannabe3_hh asks: when you guys disagree on things, who's the peacemaker?
Howie D: I am the Peace Maker! I am the one. I am the chosen one. They
say, I don't try to be the peace maker, I just try to
keep harmony in the group, make peace and love.
Mandie_and_Janna asks: What's the funniest thing that's happened on
this tour so far?
Yahoomc: That's a tough question I guess... - maybe this cyberchat
because Howie keeps losing his computer connection! Don't
worry - he'll be back. He's been talking to us in the Yahoo! backstage
area and he says these are the coolest questions he's ever
gotten in a cyberchat! You go, everyone! And he'll be back - in just
a second...And let us know - by submitting it in a question
form - WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE BACKSTREET BOY!! Let's take a vote. The
definitive Yahoo!Chat vote! Let us know !!
Howie will be back in a moment...
Yahoomc: Are you voting for your fave Backstreet Boy??? Howie's logging
back on - and he says he'd like to know HOW OLD
his fans are.. so let us know your ages too, 'kay? and where you live!
Cool!! Here's some comments from our audience so far...
Salt_n_lime: I work in a group home for adults with mental challenges,
we play your music all the time so everyone can dance,
just wanted to let you know you're bringing some joy into there lives
*smile*
Sahar_: I just wanted to tell you guys that your concert here in Miami
was awesome and I can't wait till you guys come down here
again.
BlueEyesBay: Hey, I got to meet you guys in January, and I just wanted
to thank you for being so sweet and down to earth,
you've made an impression on me that I will never forget, and your
music is everything to me. (Stacy, 19, Cali)
bsbgrrlguest_5a032302: i listen to your music all day when i am in
my room missing my friends and when i was driving here it
keeps me happy
WyVony: I just wanna congratulate you on all your success w/ the group.
You deserve it all since you guys work so hard. I have
just one suggestion, have more shows in Canada since you guys are sold
out all over the country! Luv always, Yvonne/18/BC,
Canada!
Destinee009: All I really wanted to say is that I really like the harmony
of the music that you make with your voices and I want
you to continue to sing together.
Jake_and_the_fat_man: I love the BackStreet Boys there music has a
different way to it that makes me love it even more than i
already do!
SweetSolar: you guys each have incredible voices and when you put them
all together, you can't help but notice how good you
guys are. I congradulate all of you for going all the way to the top
and becoming role models for some people!!!
BrianLittrelsGirlfriend: i would just like to say that about a month
ago i was totally depressed,and when i listened to your music i
was real happy and singing along with the music .
Anneliese97: WE'VE GOT IT GOING ON howie as long as you QUIT PLAYING
GAMES (WITH MY HEART) but I know
you want do that AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME because EVERYBODY I know likes
the backstreet boys!~ All I HAVE TO
GIVE we would give to you!~ we'd go ANYWHERE FOR YOU....
SweetHoneyz: You're music has been the inspiration to my life. You're
soulful lyrics tickle my heart. I am head-over-heels with
enjoyment in your music!!!!! Luv-Ya!
KRYSTALCARTER: I just want to say... that I think you guys are brilliant
!! You are such good role models for guys and girls!!
I love you.....I started my own band because of you I love you... I
am going to your concert on July 15th (august) and just want to
say.. ...
Yahoomc: We're still waiting for Howie - but meanwhile let me give you
some info about our next Backstreet Boy chat - On
Tuesday, July 28 at 6:15 ET/3:15 PT, we'll be talking to some more
Backstreet Boys - Circle your calendar -
Yahoomc: Howie's back!
Chat_A_Box asks: Who is the funniest one in your group
Howie D: We all have our moments, but Brian is the biggest comedian
in the group. Along side of Nick.
Cht7 asks: How do you stay grounded?
Howie D: I wear heavy shoes. Our families keep each other in check
and we do too.
Questar36 asks: Is it true you are considering doing a duet with Celine
Dion. I'm one of your most devoted fans from Canada!
Howie D: No, but we would love to, but the offer hasn't been extended
yet
Vanessa_Brianna asks: Howie, can you tell us some of your most embarrasing
moments on stage?
Howie D: Probably one time when I feel off the stage while trying to
hype AJ with his rap during Get Down.
Magdalena84 asks: What's the most frightening thing that has happened
to you on tour?
Howie D: Last night after I bowed after We've Got it Going On a pyro
blew off right in front of me on stage.
Sahar_ asks: If could have any superpower, what would you chose?
Howie D: To see the future. And read people's minds
Sahar_ asks: If you could be invisible for a day, where would be the
first place you would go?
Howie D: I'd probably go to the White House and stand next to the President
the whole day.
Kaos2880 asks: What's you wildest fantasy??
Howie D: Going to a tropical island with my family or a date and spend
a relaxing weekend there. All on the beach.
Breezy780 asks: Who is the most flirtatious of the group?
Howie D: AJ without a doubt!
Johnny_Rotten17_1998 asks: Where do you picture yourself in ten years?
Howie D: Hopefully going very strong with BSB and us still at the top
of the charts If not, involved in the entertainment field in
some way or another
Hngkngfooy asks: do you see your music going in a different direction
in the future? Perhaps less pop?
Howie D: I think our music is definitely going to grow with our fans...As
music changes, our styles might change a little bit but not
too drastic, Hopefully we'll get a little R&B but we won't stray
away from our pop roots
Ilb123 asks: Hey Howie! This is Terri and Meg from Johnstown, PA and
we were just wondering if it ever gets boring being on
tour or anything! Bye!
Howie D: Sure sometimes when you're in your room and you're all alone
and there's not much going on, but I try to make things
happen
Timdaa asks: who is the shyest member of the bsb?
Howie D: We all have our moments, but the guys would probably say me.
That's just when I'm uncomfortable and I dont know
people that well.
Mikejwind asks: do you ever get stage fright?
Howie D: Every once in while when we're doing a big show, or when I
know there's somebody in the audience that I know like a
family member.
Gmf_19 asks: Which video did you enjoy making the most?
Howie D: Probably Everybody's Back Streets Back
BSB_CRAZY_LUVER asks: how do you fell about being young sex symbols????
Howie D: We don't really consider ourselves sex symbols, but we just
go out there and try to put on an entertaining show...and if
people think of us like that, as long as they respect our music first,
we're cool with that. It doesn't really bother us.
Ericadawn15 asks: What is the best thing a girl could do to win your
heart?
Howie D: I guess just be real with me, show me that she cares for me
as a person and not just as a BSB and also be very
supportive of my career and my lifestyle.
Reese_K asks: What is the best thing about being a Backstreet Boy?
Howie D: Getting a chance to travel around the world, see different
countries and meet people every day, and make people happy
with our music
NikeGrl154 asks: I am really proud of all the accomplishments you all
have made, can you believe you have made it this far?
Howie D: I sometimes have to take a step back and look at all our accomplishments
and
Howie D: sometimes I don't really realize it until I tell other people
them, how successful we really are. And I thank God everyday
for the opportunity
Melissa_sweets_ asks: what's the best advice you could give for people
trying to make it in the music world?
Howie D: Be persistent and be sincere about your craft. Don't give
up and shoot always for the stars and don't settle for nothing
less.
Yahoomc: Howie D of the Backstreet Boys- thanks so much for joining us here today.
Howie D: Thanks for all of your support. I look forward to possibly
seeing you onthe tour in a town near you and in the meantime
keep the Back Street Pride alive in 1998 and beyond.
Yahoomc: You've been the GREATEST audience in the world everyone!! Thanks
for sticking it out through all the tech
difficulties - Awesome questions! You guys rocked the house! And guess
what - this is the first of FIVE cyberchats Yahoo! is
doing with the Backstreet Boys this summer - the next Backstreet cyberchat
is on July 28 at 6:15 PM ET!! Circle your calendars
now - you guys are awesome - and so are The Backstreet Boys!!! And
so is Yahoo! The transcript will be up by tomorrow -
Thanks again you guys! Good night!
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