The Backstreet Boys have announced a special London show as part of their 2022 DNA World Tour
(Picture: Dennis Leapold)The Backstreet Boys have announced a surprise new show in London and revealed their hope to collaborate with one of the UK’s biggest stars Adele.
The five-piece – who celebrate their 30th anniversary next year – gushed they are “stoked” to be heading back to the country’s capital for a one-off gig as part of their DNA World Tour at the O2 Arena on November 6.
It is a venue they said they have “much history” with.
The group have sold 130 million records globally and are recognised as the best-selling boyband in history.
In that time, they have got to perform with everyone from Sir Elton John to Stevie Wonder and Shania Twain but their ultimate collaboration would be with Adele.
Member AJ McLean told The Standard he thinks the group could have a chance because Adele is a fan of their music.
He said: “I do know that she’s a fan, but I have never actually met her.”
McLean, 44, is particularly excited to be heading back to London because it is one of his “favourite” cities.
He said he is especially drawn to the West End and would love to follow in the footsteps of bandmate Kevin Richardson, 50, who starred as Billy Flynn in Chicago back in 2003.
Asked about his dream role, he said: “One them is Dr. Frank-N-Furter from Rocky Horror Picture Show. I would love to be in drag, killin’ that song Sweet Transvestite. I would love to play that character.
“Kevin told me he had the greatest time that he has ever had outside of being with us. I grew up in musical theatre and to perform in the West End is definitely on my bucket list.”
A global pandemic saw the world slow down and live music shows put on the backburner.
The group last performed in the UK in 2019 and the five-piece said they can’t wait to get back to their fans.
“I think people have a new found appreciation for live concerts now. I don’t think people realised how much they needed it until now getting back to live concerts. The energy level is insane!” The I Want It That Way singer said.
“I still pinch myself every day that we’re still here doing this, we’re at the top of our game and still having a blast.”
Tickets to see the Backstreet Boys perform at the London O2 Arena on November 6 go on general sale April 8 at 10am via Ticketmaster. Pre-sale available from April 7.
