AJ McLean is a member of the band Backstreet Boys. He has often been the subject of gossip tabloids because of his struggle with alcohol and drug addiction.
McLean's girlfriend, Wendy Rice, stated in late January 2009, that McLean has "never been fully clean since she's known him." She also stated that he admitted to her that he was "an alcoholic."TMZ: AJ Said He's an "Alcoholic" (January 27, 2009)
Backstreet Boys Fast Facts
- American pop group
- Launched by Lou Pearlman
- Established in 1993
- Sold over 100 million albums worldwide
- Members: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and A. J. McLean
- Former member: Kevin Richardson, left the group in June 2006
- Labels: Jive Records and Sony BMG
- May 6, 1996: Released debut album, Backstreet Boys
- Releasing a new album in 2009
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Full name
Alexander James McLean
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Born
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Birthplace
West Palm Beach, Florida
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Father
Actor Bob McLean
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Member of the Backstreet Boys
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Has at least 35 tattoos
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Modeled as a child
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July 2001
Entered rehab for alcoholism and cocaine abuseTMZ: AJ Loses Sobriety Battle (January 27, 2009)
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2002
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October 23, 2002
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January 2009
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January 2009
Was spotted drinking during a show at the Key Club in Hollywood
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Has been romantically linked to Stephanie E. Hirsh, Marisa Jackson, Amanda Latona, Sarah Jo Martin and Kaci Brown
