Kevin Richardson Interview With Ability Magazine's Chet Cooper
Date: Dec 28, 2004 Source: Ability Magazine Submitted By: Gina
Actors of television and film, recording artists, sports
figures, stars of reality television, all are thrust into the
limelight. For some it is a fleeting 15 minutes, for others a
lifetime. The ways they respond to the public's attention are as
varied as the performers themselves. It is no secret that
America places a very high value on celebrity, and when such a
person begins to speak we tend to listen. Invariably, all who
have achieved high-profile status find the opportunity to use
their voices, or their images, to make a difference. For some,
the causes and organizations drawing them to dedicate their time
relate to very personal experiences or deeply-held passions.
Kevin Richardson, best known as the bass vocalist of the
Backstreet Boys, has long been concerned about issues affecting
the environment. Now he has also taken the opportunity to turn
the very personal loss of his