Joey talks to us about the band’s collaboration with the Backstreet Boys, their upcoming joint tour and a boyband revival. Next year, New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys will bring their NKOTBSB collaboration to the UK.

We spoke to NKOTB member Joey McIntyre about the tour, their joint Greatest Hits and much more.

How has it been touring with Backstreet Boys in the States? Do you all get along well?
Yeah, like I said, we got along marvoulously. It was a blast. We’re just a bunch of guys getting to do what we love every night – performing, on the road, to sold-out arenas. It doesn’t really get much better than that!

It is also a challenge, as lucky as it is, you have to stay on your game, you’re away from home, away from your families. There’s sacrifices along the way, but we’re playing at the height of the game. It’s an awesome thing.

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Joey McIntyre will help usher in the city’s official Christmas tree on Dec. 1.

McIntyre will perform during the pre-lighting ceremony on the Common at 7 p.m. before the tree – an annual gift from Nova Scotia – is switched on. Other performers include American Idol finalist Siobhan Magnus, the Radio City Rockettes, Rockapella, the Boston Ballet, the Boston Children’s Choir and saxophonist Grace Kelly.

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