* His father died in 1991 from cancer. Kevin was very hurt, and still can't get over it.

* Kevin had only three girlfriends, although half of the girls in his high school were in love with him.

* Kevin lived in a 10-acre farm for nine years, then moved to a modern log cabin for eight years.

* Kevin is known as the most reserved and serious guy in the Backstreet Boys.

* There are at list 10 Kevin Richardsons in the world. Our Kevin knows one of them. Every time they meet, they say each to other: "Change your name!" "No, You change yours!"

* Kevin comes from a family of Cherokee Indian-Irish-Italian-English mix. Kevin says his brothers don't have his dark looks.

* On the Goodbye-Party of his high school Kev and his girlfriend won the category of The Golden Couple Of The Year. He had that dark-beautiful look, and she was blondy-all-American girl.

* On the BSB last tour to Germany, he had his appendix to be out.

* Kevin is too shy to tell a girl about his feelings, so he prefers to talk about music first, to get to know her better

* His favorite song on the Backstreet's Back album is As Long As You Love Me. On Backstreet Boys he prefers Darlin'. In Millennium he likes Don't wanna lose you now, and in Black & Blue he likes More Than That.

* When Kevin was 19 he was involved with a 25 years old woman. Her name was Beth. They were together three years, and were engaged. But Kevin decided that he is too young to marry her! Actually as I said, Beth left Kevin for someone else.

* When he's on tour, he takes an envelope with his family's pictures inside.

* One thing he can't leave home without is saying goodbye. But when he leaves to tour he also can't leave and live without his keyboard!

* Kevin is very close to one of his brothers (But only God knows who from them two).

* Kevin is veeeery perfectionist.

* Kev would like to star a movie someday.

* Kevin said his heart was beating out of his chest when they were reading the nominees for the Best Video Award at the 1996 MTV Europe Awards recently. And to his surprise, BSB won the award.

* He's advice to all teenagers is always do your best and don't be afraid to try.

* He used to pretend He was a pop star singing into a hair-brush when he was little.

* His family was all musically-inclined, and his parents sang often, at home and in church. Often, he joined his two brothers and cousins (yup! Brian too!) in singing in church.

* Kevin never drinks so much alcohol that he has to throw up or can't remember a thing the next day? He knows there is no point in doing such a silly thing.

* Kevin didn't only play American football and basketball as a kid but even did some boxing

* Kevin wanted to be a fighter pilot when he was a wee nipper.

* Kevin's secret nicknames are Boo and Pumpking.

* Kevin favorite video game is John Madden '97.

* Of the group, Kevin is the most interested in history and politics.

* Kevin admits that he just love kids and would love to have a few of his own someday in the far future. I've just seen a picture, where Kevin his holding his niece. He is so cute, with that big smile on his face. I bet he is a wonderful uncle.

* He has a perfect voice for spoken words.

* He feels closest to Howie because they're almost the same age and Brian because they're relatives.

* To be his best friend, talk to him about the things that are important to you. He is very sensitive and well listen to what your heart is saying.

* Kev absolutely adores children. He will even take the time out to give autographs and take pictures with the Backstreet Boys littlest fans. In the future, Kev admits that he is looking forward to being a father himself some day.

* Kev loves to explore new cultures and exotic foods, and whenever the Backstreet Boys are visiting a new city or country, Kev insists on taking the time out to organize a sight seeing expedition, even though their busy schedules might not allow them too see everything that they might like too