Good news, bad news? Make of this what you will. The Backstreet Boys, expected to be back in the studio this month, have said they have put on hold the recording of their next albums due to "solo commitments". Don't know what these are given Nick Carter has completed his solo tour and Kevin Richardson has just finished his run in the Broadway production of Chicago. But the band's management were adamant this wasn't a split. In a statement the band said: "As a group, we have decided not to record our next album at this time. We are not breaking up, but individually we are currently at different places in our lives, and our hearts and minds are focused in other areas. All of us are getting along great and are supporting each other in our individual endeavours. When the timing is right, we will record another Backstreet Boys album. We would like to thank our fans for their continued support and love throughout our career." No word on whether the ongoing dispute with record label Jive – who they accused of delaying the recording of this album to get out of a 'quick delivery of albums' bonus payment’ - had an influence on their decision.
Mar 28, 2003
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Backstreet album on hold
The Backstreet Boys have put their next album on hold due to solo commitments, insisting they are not splitting, amid an ongoing dispute with label Jive.