Bollywood and Indian music are often discussed in Hollywood and are slowly becoming a rage, say members of popular American band Backstreet Boys.

“Bollywood is constantly mentioned in Hollywood. Indian music is very influential and is slowing becoming a rage in the US. Even Indian movies are big there like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’,” Nick Carter, a band member, said during a trip to India.

The band is even open to an Indian association, if they like the music.

“We are always on the lookout for something new. If it makes an impact on our vision, we are open to any collaboration,” said Carter.

The artists were in India to participate in the Romanov Red Rock ‘N India music festival, which was held in the capital and Bangalore last weekend. They belted out their all time hits at the shows.

When asked how they were feeling on Indian soil, Dorough replied, “This is our first trip here and we are so happy to be here. Hopefully, we will be back soon with our own show.”

Formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida, Backstreet Boys originally had five members, A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. However, in 2006 Richardson left the group to pursue other interests.
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Backstreet Boys perform live for the first time in Bangalore, India as part of the Rock ‘N India festival on February 21st , 2010.

Bangalore, India

More added thanks to The Hindu and mybangalore.com.

BSB did a interview on NDTV in India. Thanks to Frackarie at LD.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) American band Backstreet Boys’ maiden live performance in the capital Saturday was a treat for their fans, who danced and screamed along their way, making sure that they enjoyed every bit of their favourite band.

Though fans had to wait a bit longer, but once the band came on stage, they enthralled the audience and took them back the memory lane to the early 90s when the group was at its peak.

Backstreet Boys was performing at the annual Romanov Red Rock ‘N India music festival at NSIC ground in Okhla, where South African band Prime Circle & Jayce Lewis and Indian rock bands Indigo Children, Five Little Indians and Swarathma also performed. Read more… »

There will be a big announcement next week from the boys. This is what was mentioned on twitter via facebook.

BIG announcement next week…keep checking here, twitter, and on the official site www.backstreetboys.com for more…

I’ll update when we do find out with this is. Hopefully it’s something exciting.

American boy band Backstreet Boys are set to perform in India, as a part of the annual Rock `n India mega music festival.

The band, which has given smashing hits like ‘Quit playing games’, ‘Get down’, ‘Show me the meaning of being lonely’, is all set to rub shoulders with legendary singer Richard Marx, South African alternative band Prime Circle & Jayce Lewis along with some Indian rock bands at the annual Rock `n India music festival in Delhi and Bangalore on Feb 20 and Feb 21 respectively.

Formed in 1993, the pop band has popular A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson as members. Later in 2006, Richardson left the group to pursue other interests.

In an exclusive interview to Smita Mishra of Spicezee.com, the Boys excitedly discuss their first visit to India, their future projects and desire to taste Indian food. Excerpts:

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In Rock magazine shared some photos of the guys when they were in Japan to promote ‘This Is Us’ and film the video for ‘Bigger’.

Bigger Music Video
Arriving in Japan 9-28-09 (also added another of Nick)

Sarah was born with a neural tube defect called spina bifida that occurs when the spinal column fails to close completely, resulting in spinal cord nerve damage. The condition has left Sarah confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she has hydrocephalus, which causes fluid to build up around her brain. She has had two shunt procedures to drain the excess fluid, in addition to more than a dozen other surgeries. Sarah also suffers from chiari malformation, a neurological condition that causes compression of the spinal cord and brainstem at the base of the skull.

Sarah is a major fan of the Backstreet Boys! Meeting the band in person was truly a dream come true for this special girl. During her time in L.A., Sarah not only got to watch the guys rehearse, she also met them each personally. It was definitely a day Sarah will remember forever!

Source: Kids Wish Network

Backstreet Boys perform onstage during “THIS IS US” Japan Tour at Nihon Gaishi Hall on February 14, 2010 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.

Nagoya, Japan

The boys appeared on Music Station in Japan and peformed ‘Straight Through My Heart’. Thanks to VinoAquaj for the videos.

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