The Backstreet Boys Have Some Advice For One Direction

After 22 years in the biz, the most successful boy band in the world have a few pearls of wisdom for young chart-toppers, One Direction.

Speaking exclusively to MTV, the Backstreet Boys advised Harry, Zayn, Liam et al to "just have fun" (not a problem) and always remember to appreciate the people who are responsible for their success - the fans.

Brian, Nick, AJ, Kevin and Howie went on to discuss how difficult being in an internationally famous pop group can be - and how easy it is to get on each other's nerves. AWKS!

Backstreet Boys Through The Years

How we hankered after Nick Carter's curtains in 1997. Plus this pic proves Kevin Richardson had good eyebrow game before it was cool.

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BSB presenting Call Me Maybe singer Carly Rae Jepson with the Best New Artist award at the AMAs 2012.

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The boys have always been trendsetters. Check out AJ rocking a big hat way before Pharrell.

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In 2012 Backstreet Boys (minus Kevin) went on tour with NKOTB for the ultimate boyband mash-up.

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The Backstreet Boys were one of the first boybands to perfect the art of staring moodily into the camera.

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Although we'll stick with the boys through thick and thin, we were super sad when Kevin took a break from the band in 2006 :(

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Not really sure what's going on in this seriously early pic. But AJ's face suggests he wasn't impressed.

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OMG. The goggles. The dungarees. The bowl haircut. How we miss the '90s.

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Looking dapper a decade later in fitted jackets with not a dodgy hat (or haircut) in sight.

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This adorable pic is how we like to remember the boys (maybe without the grandad sweaters though). So cute.

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In 2003 AJ was rocking a cowboy hat, Kevin was rocking a polo neck and Nick was rocking Cameron Diaz's 'There's Something About Mary' hair.

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AJ's cowboy hat look soon rubbed off on the rest of the band...

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Looking a bit more stylish at the AMAs 2005 in LA.

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We love Nick's take on the 1997 Leo Dicaprio Titanic sidesweep (move over Justin Bieber) while AJ continues to rock the wacky headgear.

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After 20 years on the music scene, the boys were finally awarded a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2013.

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BSB made the singing-on-stools and all-white tracksuits a boyband staple in the '90s.

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The Florida fivesome always looked at home in the sunshine. Good thing Nick's got a cap on to keep the sun out of his eyes. Oh wait...

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The boys kept it cool at a Calvin Klein party in London in 2007.

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Matching '90s shell suits. Classic.

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During a 2001 performance on the Today Show in New York, the boys prayed for a new stylist.

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Storming the stage during their 2014 'In A World Like This' tour the boys proved Backstreets' back. But let's be honest: in our hearts, they never really went away.

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