Lou Pearlman
The Backstreet Boys’ relationship with their old manager Lou Pearlman is a tainted one. It came to light that Pearlman was behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes around when he was arrested by the authorities. He siphoned off money he earned through his bands and left them with nothing. It is believed Pearlman caused more personal harm to the Backstreet Boys, however the boys don’t speak much about it.
Lou Pearlman
Brian Littrell’s Voice Problems
Loyal fans have probably noticed that Brian Littrell has a voice problem. Recently his voice cracks when hitting high notes, his angelic voice seems to have vanished. Therefore he has had to adapt to a new style. During the Backstreet Boys’ documentary film Show ‘Em What You’re Made of, Littrell’s struggles and the band’s difficulty with this issue are detailed. As Brian often takes on solos, this is a real concern. It was revealed that Littrell suffers from vocal tension dysphonia, which tightens the muscles around his neck. He has to regularly seek medical attention to improve this condition.
Brian Littrell’s Voice Problems
