Kevin Richardson Recently Appeared in the Documentary “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam”
Kevin Scott Richardson, the eldest Backstreet Boys member, continues to be active in the music industry with musical tours and new releases. The American pop singer and actor recently featured in the Dirty Pop documentary.
Born on October 3, 1971, in Lexington, Kentucky, Kevin Richardson was passionate about music from an early age and began playing piano by the age of nine.
He worked at Pizza Hut and tobacco farms after graduation before working in Disney movies like Ninja Turtle, Alladin, Prince Eric, and several others.
Likewise, he continued to work as a model, music writer, and ballroom dance instructor before he had to return home owing to his father’s demise.
Kevin came back with a dream to pursue a musical career and joined the Backstreet Boys after auditioning with Lou Pearlman.
Afterward, he contributed to creating some of the most popular and beloved pop songs with the band, leaving a lasting legacy.
Kevin Richardson is Touring the World With the “Backstreet Boys”
Kevin is currently active, participating in musical tours around the world with the Backstreet Boys after rejoining the band after a temporary departure.
Likewise, he engages in creative projects with the band to produce new music, continuing their legacy in the music industry.
His most recent project is the documentary Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam, which uncovers the fraudulent schemes of music manager turned conman Lou Pearlman.
Take a look at the official trailer of Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam:
In this docu-series, he shares his musical journey with the conman, Lou, and the intense legal battles they tolerated after being tricked out of millions of dollars.
Moreover, the documentary interviewed Kevin and other members of popular bands like the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, managed by Lou Pearlman.
He also dedicates time to promoting brands such as Versace and serves as a brand ambassador for the watch brand TAG Heuer.
Regarding his romantic part, Richardson met Kristin Kay Willits, a dancer, actress, photographer, and model, at Disney World in June 1992.
The couple dated privately for around 8 years before finally marrying in 2000 at the Cathedral Domain Camp and Conference Center in eastern Kentucky.
However, Kevin faced fertility challenges before welcoming his two sons, Mason Frey, in 2007 and Maxwell Haze Richardson, in 2013.
Recently, Kevin has been enjoying quality time with his family, exploring various destinations together, and sharing heartwarming moments on social media.
Moreover, he is enjoying his life by spending cherished moments with his wife and children while also pursuing his passion for singing with his bandmates.
Additional Information
- Kevin Richardson modeled for the luxury brand Versace and also featured in Vogue.
- His first cousin, Brian Littrell, is also a member of his band, Backstreet Boys.
- Kevin is involved actively in voluntary work for children’s welfare and health.
