Sunday, June 25, 2006

Backstreet Boy departs group

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson has announced that he is leaving the band to pursue other interests, according to a posting on the group's website. "It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order to move on with the next chapter of my life," Richardson said. Fellow Boys have said, "The door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. "