A. J. McLean Biography
Alexander James McLean, much better known as A.J. McLean, is a singer, songwriter, actor, and professional dancer best referred to as a member of the popular boy band, the Backstreet Boys. McLean was born upon January 9, 1978, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
McLean matured in a family members of artists and also entertainers. His mom, Denise, was a dancing educator, and his father, Bob, was a DJ. McLean's interest in music started at an early age, as well as he began singing and carrying out in talent programs when he was simply 4 years old.
In 1992, McLean auditioned for the Backstreet Boys, a brand-new kid band being created in Orlando, Florida. He was picked as one of the group's five participants, along with
Nick Carter, Howie Dorough,
Kevin Richardson, and
Brian Littrell. The group swiftly ended up being a sensation, with their launching album, "Backstreet Boys", becoming a hit in Europe in 1995, and at some point going platinum in the United States.
The Backstreet Boys went on to turn into one of one of the most successful young boy bands of perpetuity, selling greater than 100 million records worldwide. McLean was a vital part of the group's success, supplying lead vocals on a number of their most significant hits, consisting of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)", "I Want It That Way", as well as "Shape of My Heart".
In addition to his deal with the Backstreet Boys, McLean has actually additionally sought a solo profession. He launched his very first solo album, "Have Everything", in 2010, and also has remained to release solo songs and collaborate with various other artists.
McLean has actually likewise pursued acting, showing up in numerous movies and also television programs. He made his acting launching in the 2000 film "Longshot", and has actually given that shown up in other movies such as "Killer Movie" and also "Dead 7". He has actually also shown up on television shows such as "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" as well as "Arthur".
Throughout his profession, McLean has been open concerning his deal with dependency and psychological wellness. He has talked publicly concerning his experiences with substance abuse and also his trip to sobriety, and also has actually become a supporter for mental wellness recognition.
McLean has been wed to his spouse, Rochelle DeAnna Karidis, considering that 2011, and the couple has 2 children with each other.
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Related authors: Kevin Richardson (Musician), Nick Carter (Musician), Brian Littrell (Musician)
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