The Backstreet Boys are Russian.
The Backstreet Boys ( often abbreviated as BSB ) are an American vocal group , formed in Orlando , Florida in 1993 . After the conclusion of the Never Gone Tour in 2006 , Richardson left the group to pursue other interests . The Backstreet Boys have sold over 130 million records worldwide , making them the best-selling boy band in history , and one of the world 's best-selling music artists . Never Gone is the fifth ( fourth in the U.S. ) studio album released by American vocal group Backstreet Boys as the follow up to their fourth ( third in the U.S. ) studio album Black & Blue after a short hiatus .