Backstreet Boy Nick Carter a family man at heart
Nick Carter brings his All American solo album to his Canadian tour
Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys and reality TV fame is bringing his All American tour to Canada.
The boy-band pioneer is promoting his latest solo album by the same name.
We got the busy BSB to answer a few questions about music, life and becoming a better dancer.
Q Who is the audience for your solo work?
A I make music for everyone — my latest album All American is a fun album that I think everyone can enjoy. There’s a little bit of everything — rock, pop, ballads and a few upbeat jams.
Q What is most rewarding about the solo career?
A I get to play guitar a lot more during my live show. That’s something I love to do. My solo music has a lot more rock influence than BSB stuff. I’m a rocker at heart.
Q Is songwriting a major part of your life?
A Definitely. I love writing. It’s therapeutic.
Q How is 2016 Nick different than 1996 Nick?
A He’s a little better at dancing, ha!
Q Is it easier or harder now to perform?
A In many ways, it’s easier. I love performing. I’ve finally got down all the dance moves. Twenty-three years worth of dance moves is a lot to remember! The Backstreet’s Back dance always tripped me up.
Q Best gift you got from a fan?
A That’s a hard one. Everything I receive means something to me. The fact that someone takes the time out of their busy lives to even think of me is still so amazing. I really have the best fans.
Q When did you know Backstreet Boys were going to be huge?
A We had some fans stow away in our tour bus. I had a feeling things were only going to get crazier from there. We were in Europe at the time and things had just started to get crazy; it must have been either 1997 or 1998. I think it was me and Howie on the bus, and we went back to the bunks to get a few things. All of a sudden two girls popped out and lost it. It was wild.
Q Do you have a favourite photo or keepsake from the height of the Backstreet days?
A I have all of our gold and platinum records. Those are some of my most prized possessions. There are so many memories attached to each one.
Q Were you ever a crazy fan of someone yourself?
A I’m a big fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers …. does that count?
Q Have you ever written a fan letter?
A Every social media post is like a little fan letter to my fans. I love talking to them. Other than that, no I haven’t written a fan letter that I can remember.
Q What was the hardest thing for you to learn when you were starting out?
A Everything happens for a reason.
Q Did you get any good advice early on that helped you?
A Probably the same thing — everything happens for a reason. It took me a while to really understand and appreciate this, and I’m definitely still learning.
Q You have been part of two reality shows, so tell us how real are reality shows?
A Ha, more than you’d expect, actually.
Q What did you miss the most once the Backstreet Boys become world famous?
A There were a few small things, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Q Would you encourage your son to go into show business, a boy band?
A I will support him in whatever he chooses.
Q Looking at your life what makes you proudest?
A Every day with my son — it’s incredible how even the tiniest things make me so proud.