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Backstreet boys breakup reunion why tour

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Backstreet Boys Reveal What Broke Them Up — And What Got Them Back Together

The band first started recording together 25 years ago.

Backstreet boys breakup reunion why tour

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Backstreet Boys has been a major force in pop music since they first started recording together in 1993. But AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell haven’t always been BFFs throughout their storied career, which has included breakups, makeups, and second chances. Now, they’re getting candid about what exactly tore them apart — and what brought them back together. Click through the gallery for all the info.