Kevin Richardson
Background information
Birth name	Kevin Scott Richardson
Born	October 3, 1971 (1971-10-03) (age 36) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Origin	American
Genre(s)	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, model, actor
Instrument(s)	Singing, piano
Years active	1993-2006
Label(s)	Jive
Associated acts	Backstreet Boys

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Biography

Career

Back in his younger years, he was a choir member and acted in school plays such as "Bye, Bye Birdie" at Estill County High School in Kentucky. He was also a football quarterback.

He used to play the role of "Aladdin" and one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Disney World (where he also met his wife Kristin Kay Willits who was playing "Belle" in "Beauty and the Beast") until he joined the Backstreet Boys in 1993. Kevin and Kristin (now Kristin Richardson) were married on June 17, 2000. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2002, he played the role of "Billy Flynn" in the Broadway production of Chicago. He also performed this role in London's West End as well as Toronto in November 2006 – December 2006. Also see: 2002 (number). ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Chicago is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. ... The interior of Covent Garden Market in the West End The West End of London is an area of Central London, England, containing many of the citys major tourist attractions, businesses, and administrative headquarters. ... 67 die and about 300,000 people are affected by floods in Ethiopias Somali Region of Ogaden after the Shabelle River bursts its banks. ... December 2006 is the twelfth and final month of the year and will begin in 2 day(s). ...

In June 2006, Richardson left the Backstreet Boys to pursue other interests and "move on with the next chapter of [his] life." He issued the following statement on the band's website on June 23, 2006: June 2006 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Extraordinary renditions. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

"After 13 years of what can only be described as a dream come true, I have decided that it is time to leave the Backstreet Boys. 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. Howard, Brian, Alex and Nick will always be my little brothers and have my utmost love and support. I would like to thank the Backstreet fans for all the beautiful memories we have shared together and look forward to including you in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers continued success and look forward to their new album."^[2]

Richardson is composing the soundtrack of a forthcoming animated movie, The Spirit Bear, which is due out in 2007. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

On November 14, 2006, he came back to New York City with many Chicago Alumni for the 10th Anniversary for Chicago. After that from late November 2006 - December 3, 2006 he went to Toronto to play Billy Flynn. From February 4, 2007 - March 4, 2007 he went to do Chicago in Japan, for the first time. is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 67 die and about 300,000 people are affected by floods in Ethiopias Somali Region of Ogaden after the Shabelle River bursts its banks. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Personal life

Kevin and wife Kristin have a child named Mason born on July 3, 2007. is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

He and Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell are cousins. Kevin's mother, Ann Richardson (nee Littrell), is the younger sister of Brian's father Harold Littrell, Jr. This article is about the band. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

He is brother of Jerald Richardson, Jr., and his late father Jerald Wayne Richardson, Sr.'s (1942-1991) initials were the inspiration behind the title for Kevin's former charity, Just Within Reach.

Kevin Richardson is related New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.^{[citation needed]} Kevin Scott Richardson (born October 3, 1971 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a member of The Backstreet Boys. ... For other persons named William Richardson, see William Richardson (disambiguation). ...

Discography

Main article: Backstreet Boys discography

This is a discography documenting albums and singles released by American boy band, the Backstreet Boys. ...

References

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External links

• Kevin Richardson (musician) at the Internet Movie Database
• Kristin Richardson Online Source for Kevin's wife Kristin (also known as Kristin Willits)