Kevin Richardson
	Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson Nicknames: Kev, Kevvy Kev, Train, Boo(Bear), Emerald Eyes, Mr. Bodybeautiful, Pumpkin. Train is "because he was a line-backer during high school football and he ran over guys like a train", Brian says. Date of Birth: 03/10/72 Place of Birth: Lexington, KY Astrological Sign: Libra Height: 6' 1" Weight: 158 lbs. Eye Color: Green Hair Color: Dark Brown In three words he's...Caring, Considerate, and Serious Pets: A black cat named Quincy Musical Instruments: He plays keyboards Favorite Color(s): Royal blue, black, purple Favorite Music: Elton John, Billy Joel and Prince. I think that Prince is a musical genius, just because of his writing ability." Other are R. Kelly, Babyface, and Teddy Riley. Favorite Movies: Top Gun and Shawshank Redemption. Favorite Actors: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman Favorite TV Shows: Roseanne and martin Favorite Food: Mom's home cooking, anything Asian, "I'll eat any food with peanut butter on it". Favorite Book: Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice Girl Qualities: Kev's attracted to girls who accept him for who he is. "I'm a shy guy. Sometimes I htink too much about what I'm going to say to somebody or what they are going to think...I'm bashful. I like it when a girl tells me she likes me". His perfect mate would have a nice smile, be smart and have a good sense of humor. Heroes in music: Elton John and Billy Joel What others say about him: "He's the big brother". What you should know: "I can be shy around girls" Heroine: Michelle Pfeiffer Hobbies: Basketball, football, playing the keyboard, water skiing, swimming, surfing, and hockey. Previous jobs: Aladdin and a Ninja Turtle at Walt Disney World Favorite Expression: "What's up?" Worst Habit: Sleeping late Previous experience: Singing in church choirs and barber shop groups. "I grew up singing in church with my family. My cousin Brian and I used to harmonize all the time". ALONE WITH KEVIN... *To be his best friend, talk to him about the things that are important to you. He is very sensative and will listen to what your heart is saying. *To make him fall in love, Kevin is attracted to sensuous women who wear classy clothes, try and be as elegant as possible. He also like a woman with a good sense of humor and a nice smile. *The first kiss...You don't have to say anything, simply look into his eyes and he will understand. Kevin can really turn on the magic and be very romantic. INTERESTING FACTS... *Spent 8 years of his life living in a log cabin *Craves peanut butter *Takes an envelope of family pictures on the road *Loves to explor new cultures and sample exotic food *Is likely to get into a friendly argument with Nick *Plays keyboards on their tour *Has two secret nicknames, Boo and Pumpkin *Once played Aladdin at Disney MGM Studios *Hates arrogant people *Would like to star in a movie *Is a qualified ballroom dance instructor *Kevin knows an actor named Kevin Richardson *Kevin is left handed *Kevin bites his tongue when he's thinking or bored *Kevin's father died in 1991 from cancer. I describe myself like this: "Serious, concentrated on my work in the group. It's often good to be a perfectionist, but it can also be bad. Sometimes it can get too much but I can let it go at times. There's a time to be serious and a time for games." I describe the other guys in the group like this: *Brian and Nick - both like to be clowns. Sometimes I have to look after them and make them calm down, when it's necessary. *Howie - a genuine good person with a good heart. He's the peacemaker of the group. *A.J. - theatrical, dramatical and a real story teller.
			Kevin Richardson
Kevin Richardson, although a young man, is the oldest and most serious member of the Backstreet Boys. Kevin Richardson is the cousin of Brian Littrell, another member of the group. Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, Kevin and his family lived on a ten acre farm where he rode horses and dirt bikes. He loved school and played little league football. Kevin's musical talents began early in life. He grew up singing in church, often singing duets with his mother. Kevin was a high school freshman when he got his first keyboard, it was just a short time before he was entertaining in restaurants and at weddings. Kevin's theatrical experience was in musicals, performing in community theater productions of "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Barefoot In The Park". Soon, Kevin took off to pursue a career in entertainment. Arriving in Orlando, Kevin was hired by Walt Disney World to play Aladdin in stage shows and in the daily parades. A friend told Kevin about a group called the Backstreet Boys that was auditioning singers. His voice and personality landed him the job. He introduced his cousin Brian to the guys and the Backstreet Boys were complete. Kevin admits that he is shy, but will always take time to have photos taken with children or signing autographs for them. He loves kids and looks forward to someday being a father. His taste in girls goes beyond looks. His perfect mate would have a nice smile, be smart and have a great sense of humor. Being the oldest of the group, Kevin takes on the responsibility of being the one to keep the others in line. He's a perfectionist, a responsible professional in a big brother role. Ask Kevin about the hard work and sacrifice needed to achieve their goal, he is quoted, "Backstreet Boys is our life now. Right now we're pretty much eating, sleeping and living it. When you're a singer on stage, of course you can see the reaction of the people, and that's the greatest feeling of all. That's what we're here for. It's a natural high. When you see someone singing your song, it's pretty wild. It can almost make you want to cry".