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VTeens: Moving off the Backstreet By: Jackie Sheppard When news hit that Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was launching a solo career, some fans were a little skeptical. Then after he announced a U.S. tour, tickets started to fly. Carter hit the road on Feb. 17 in Pittson, PA and slowly made his way out west. He arrived in Denver, CO on March 3 to play the Paramount Theater. Starting at 3:00 p.m. fans lined up outside the theater in 35-degree weather. The doors did not open for three more hours. At 7 o'clock sharp, Vi3 took the stage to pump up the crowd. Sev followed to keep the energy up and by the time they left the stage, the fans were ready to see Carter. The lights dimmed and the fans began to scream. Carter started the show with "Girls in the USA." The minute he stepped onstage he demanded attention. No more pretty boy from his Backstreet days. The rocker look has taken over. During his hour and a half set Carter sang numerous songs from his solo album Now or Never. He even sang Backstreet favorites such as "Quit Playing Games with my Heart," "I Want it That Way" and "Shape of My Heart." Although his rock 'n' roll style was clearly defined, his soft side still shone. He sang a rendition of "Do I Have to Cry for you?" remixed with Bryan Adam's "Everything I Do." The audience was silent in awe. Amidst the screaming, Carter's agenda was clear. He wanted the fans to recognize who he really was: a rebel, a bad boy, but most of all - himself. For his debut tour he proved to critics that he can hold his own without his Backstreet band mates. He may not be ready to sell out arenas quite yet but he is doing his thing and making fans proud. Carter finished up his tour in San Francisco on March 9 at the Fillmore. Did you see Nick Carter on tour? Wish you had? Tell us about it at VTeens.org! Thanks to Angela. |