Are you ready?………..That’s the question we asked you. Am I ready?……..that’s the question I asked myself since talk of a reunion! These past week’s responses have me now saying “absolutely!” The warm reception given to us at the Today Show and the posts on NKOTB.com convinced me that this was truly the right choice. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought there would be so much love and support from all of you 20 years later. I am so grateful that I was able to have such an experience in my twenties. Now as I countdown to forty (Yikes!), hear we go again. I look forward to seeing the world again……….. this time through the eyes of a man! I am so excited and can’t wait to see you all in person. Keep coming back to our site, here you will find more blogs from us, and, get the latest news and information.
All the best!
Jonathan
April 21st, 2008 at 9:42 am
You have some really diehard fans and we still have all the love and support we did 20 years ago. I can’t wait to see you all again. Lots of love to all you guys and your families.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:44 am
I am so glad to hear you say that!! I always thought the reunion wouldn’t happen since you opted to stay out of the spotlight for all these years. But I’m glad we have a chance to see you again. A NKOTB reunion just wouldn’t be the same without Jonathan!
Thanks for everything, memories old and new.
(Would it be corny to write “your number #1 fan at the age of 32?! LOL)
Amanda
April 21st, 2008 at 9:46 am
Jonathan,
So glad to have you back and that you made this decision. All the fans are behind you 100%, including me. Can’t wait to see you on the road! Thank you for posting such a heartfelt blog.
Love,
Phoebe
April 21st, 2008 at 9:49 am
As another one who can plainly see 40 on its way (ACK!)..I wish you all the best. I look forward to experiencing your show now hopefully with one of my daughters. You all are very blessed to get this chance to reconnect with old fans and do music again together. Good luck!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:50 am
Jonathan!
Okay, I’m trying to compose myself enough to write this because it’s SO great to hear from you!
Anyway, I just wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for doing this for us fans! I’m sure you all had reservations about this reunion, and I just hope we make this worthwhile for you guys! I can’t express how much this reunion means to me and I’m sure there are people everywhere who will NEVER understand, but this is truly a dream come true! The 7 year old in me thought I missed this opportunity a long time ago, so you better believe I’ll be there every step of the way this time!
Love you guys, missed you guys and I’ll see you in NYC!
Jennifer, 26
San Francisco, CA
P.S. If that’s what forty looks like, SIGN ME UP!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
Dear Jonathan,
I had such a great time being a fan and I’m grateful for all the memories I have of you and the group. I hope that you will have a good time on tour. It must be exciting to be able to visit all those places once again. Enjoy it.
Can’t wait to see you here in Germany.We are very happy that you took the time out to talk the German Journalist after the Today Show.Only 6 more months and you’ll hopefully be over here.
Take care.
ready4reunion
April 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
THANK YOU for your thoughtful and sincere message. Jonathan, you always make my heart race so hard! Us fans have been ready the entire time, so thanks to all of you for reuniting.
You look just as good (if not better) now than when you were in your 20’s. I can’t wait to watch you perform. OMG, I think my heart is going to beat out of my chest!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:56 am
Jonathan, thanks so much for the blog. We understand it’s probably a bit scary to get into this again. I’m proud of you for stepping up. I hope the experience is as fun for you this time around as it was for all of us the first time.
We’re still here… after all this time. And, we are sooooo grateful that you’ve all decided to start making music again. With most of us in our 30’s, you’ve given us the gift of feeling like teenagers again! Working, building families, we’re all grown up… but, I can honestly say that I’m as giddy as a school girl despite my grown up responsibilities!
Looking forward to seeing you guys on the road!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:00 am
Jon,
You have no idea how good it feels to see you again. I’m 30 now, and to me this reunion feels like meeting old friends again, friends who have been a long time away and now are coming back. You being a part of this makes this feeling even better, because we have seen all the other guys sometimes during these past 15 years, but you weren’t there.
So, thank you so very much!!! I’m really far from where you guys are (hoping that you’ll be coming here in your tour!), but be sure that you’re all in my heart, with all my wishes of great luck and all the best.
Love,
Lena
São Paulo, Brazil
April 21st, 2008 at 10:04 am
OMG! HI JONATHAN!!! FINALLY A BLOG FROM YOU!
Thanks soooo much for coming back and bestowing us your presence in this wonderful reunion news! I must say…for a “man” who’s turning forty…you sure look better than most men in their late twenties and early thirties! Anyway…what i’m trying to say is…you look GORGEOUS!!! We all can’t wait to see you!
Thanks for the wonderful message!
~FF
April 21st, 2008 at 10:07 am
I’m really thankful that you’re excited about it, too. I really can’t thank you guys enough for sharing all this with us.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:09 am
hey Jonathan it’s great to hear from you! Hope your well, really excited about the reunion and glad to hear you are too!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DONT FORGET TO COME TO SCOTLAND!! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN STRUTTING YOUR STUFF. I HAVE BECOME SLIGHTLY ADDICTED TO NKOTB.COM….SCARED IN CASE I MISS A THING! CANT WAIT TO HEAR THE NEW MUSIC AND HOPE YOU ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF THE JOURNEY. I WISH YOU ALL LUCK…(NOT THAT YOU WILL NEED IT)AND SUCCESS IN THE WORLD. EVEN THOUGH THE FANS ARE ALL GROWN UP IM SURE WE WILL STILL BE WILD! YOU JUST NEED TO CHECK OUT WHAT WE WRITE ON THIS SITE TO SEE THAT. ANYWAY TAKE CARE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU REALLY SOON.
LOVE CHRISTINE FROM SCOTLAND XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
April 21st, 2008 at 10:12 am
It’s so great to hear from you! I must agree with Jennifer, it seems like so much of this reunion turns on the water works for me. In a good way, of course. I can still remember August 20th, 1990 in Houston, TX when I tried to give you a rose and it went past you and you looked at me and said you were sorry. Silly memory I know. Looking forward to seeing you in Houston in 2008.
-Amanda
April 21st, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hi Jonathan,
I’m totally ready. But I’m pretty sure you have guessed that all of the fans are!! It’s so cool to see a blog from you! As for counting down to 40 you still look good. As good as you did if not better than in your 20’s. So don’t worry hun. I too can’t wait to see you guys in concert and maybe a meet and greet if you all do one! I come to nkotb.com Daily, sometimes more than once depending on how busy my day gets. However, it is the first stop when I do get online!
God Bless you and lots of hugs,
Elizabeth Gere
Elizabeth
April 21st, 2008 at 10:13 am
People used to always make fun of me for being a fan of the NKOTB, but they just don’t understand how awesome your guys are. I cannot believe my dreams are coming true and you guys are reuniting! I cannot wait for the new album! My dad bought me tickets when I was 11 years old to see your guys in Oakland, CA and it was the best experience!
I am much older now and happily married. My husband was a little freaked out by how excited I was watching you guys on the Today Show. As a serial channel changer he was amazed to see me not change the channel for two hours while awaiting your segment. Thank you so much for reuniting; it means the world to all of your loyal fans.
I cannot wait for the album! Are you guys going to allow advance purchase of the album?
Kelly Marie,
Concord, CA
April 21st, 2008 at 10:16 am
Oh Jonathan … it’s sooooo good to see you guys.
Thank you!!!!
Apart from finding out that I’m expecting my first baby your reunion was the second best news I have had this year.:-)
We have been waiting for this for soooo long.I never got to see you in real life when I was younger …now here is my second chance.
WE ARE SOOO READY FOR YOU….WELCOME BACK!!!!
PLEASE COME TO LONDON….
Love from all the Hungarian fans
xxx
April 21st, 2008 at 10:20 am
JHello Jonathan! It’s so good to hear from you! We’re so happy you’re on board for this reunion. I’ve been so happy for the last few months that I’ve been ignoring all my friends and making new NKOTB fan friends instead!! You guys bring us together. And I wouldn’t worry about turning 40. Your beauty on the inside radiates and envelopes you, making you look beautiful on the outside. Can’t wait to see you guys on May 16th!! I know it’s probably hard to to a meet & greet but maybe during the tour? I’m so happy! I just want to hug you guys! Thank you!
Ava, 31
San Francisco, CA
April 21st, 2008 at 10:22 am
Jonathan (and the guys :-)),
Sorry the Real Estate is bad. My parents are having a difficult time as well. Good thing you have a back up!
Glad you are well and welcome back to the limelight.
Good luck and have fun.
With Peace and Respect,
Constance
April 21st, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hi Jonathan!!!
I’m so happy!! THANKS JONATHAN for this blog and this words!!
South american fans are here ready to see you!!!
all the best for you!
Fatima,
Asuncion - Paraguay.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hey Jonathan,
I never thought in a million years you guys would ever reunite. I think I’m still a little in shock about it. I was at the show in Provo way back in ‘90 and I saw your brother at the South Town Mall in Salt Lake City in ‘99. I hope your family is well and braced for what is about to happen (again). Maybe this is all part of your “mission in life”(I always think of things like that). Will you make sure your brother knows how to “blog?” Thank you!
Take Care,
Debbie
April 21st, 2008 at 10:32 am
Hi Jon!
Thanks for that message! We’re glad to see that you need our love and support as much as we need the NKOTB!
I have to say that I either never imagined in my wildest dreams you’d be back but I was still hoping and there we are! You don’t even imagine what it feels like!
I’m now a woman and a mum as well but I feel like a teenager and I just love it
Paris is readyyyyy
Love
April 21st, 2008 at 10:35 am
Hello Jonathan!
Great to hear from you. The world is waiting!!!
Gutted I can’t make your first gigs but I’ll be planning on the next ones - yay!!
Age is just a number… who would have thought I’d be having this much fun in my 30s so I imagine 40 will be just one more brilliant ride! And who cares about age when you’ve got the looks to make up for it too haha.
Have fun with this whole experience - enjoy the concerts, the fans, the music, the many cities.
Love you guys!! You still rock!
Beks
London, UK (but from New Zealand)
April 21st, 2008 at 10:39 am
Hallo Jonathan!!
Thank you for the message !! We are here and wait to see you again in Germany after all those Years! I tried to find the words but they don`t come out right!Cant wait too see you!
Love NKOTB!!
I`m ready!
We may be thousand miles apart But we are still waiting for NKOTB!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:40 am
I am glad that you guys are coming back.So ture you have a different view as you now a man but think about it this way so do the fans cause they can leave mommy and daddy at home now …..lol but it all in clean fun.
As for turning 40 ..you must not have gotten that memo 40 is the new 30 and 30 is the new 20…….
and just like wine we get finer over time.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:46 am
jonathan
im so glad you guys are back this has been a long time in coming.we fans have dreamed about this day coming. i know that the decision to reunite was not easily made but i’m a fan like many others who are happy you guys are reuniting we knew it would happen just didnt know when .with it being the 20yr mark for hangin tough it makes it even more special.the best part is we can share this with more who are just finding out about you guys ,our kids if theyre interested etc
AND its more meaningful to most cuz its happening when we’re adults not some goofy teen ..
welcome back
we missed you guys
<3 steph
April 21st, 2008 at 11:02 am
YIKES THE MORE I READ THESE BLOGS THE MORE EXCITED I GET! I WAS TOO YOUNG THE FIRST TIME ROUND NOW I’M 28 AND ALL I’M GONNA SAY IS I AM READY. COME TO ENGLAND P.S JOE I’M READY AND WAITING!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:05 am
im so glad you’re excited!!
cause i am too!
come to toronto!
xo
April 21st, 2008 at 11:12 am
Jonathan,
we are soo glad to have all 5 of you back together again. its great, you can only pray about something like that sooo much until it happens and we are glad that it did. cant wait to see you guys on the today show in may…
<3 amy
April 21st, 2008 at 11:15 am
I must admit, I was not one who would have put a lot of money on this day ever arriving, but how wonderful that it has! I am very excited to hear more of the new material and see what you all plan to do with it! It just goes to show that you never know what awaits you in this life! I have but one small request, speak up more! We get tired of only hearing from Donnie, Jordan and Joe! You have such a lovely voice and seem to be such a thoughtful man. Let yourself be heard once in awhile! Thank you, I look forward to reading more of your blogs! Take Care, Danielle D. :>)
April 21st, 2008 at 11:15 am
You get a lot of msgs, so you might miss this {worth a shot!}
Thanks for doing the reunion Jonathan! And for “Oprah ‘01″ {I have the same problem} How you managed being a New Kid first time around? Is beyond me lol Strong man, and it’s very inspirational.
I hope the reunion wont be too difficult, and the new memories will make up for any hard times.
Your strength means a lot to many people. We care, so take a break if you need one ~ no pressure! ♥
April 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
Hey Jonathan,
I’m thrilled to hear you guys have got back together after so long. The single sounds great. Any plans to do any shows over here in the UK? I managed to see you perform at the Birmingham NEC with my sister in 1990(?) and I would love to see you again.
You still look good (you’ve always been my favourite) and now I’m in my thirties my stomach does flips in anticipation of seeing you 20 years on.
You have been missed very much.
Hope to see you all very soon,
Caroline x
April 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
Dear Jonathan,
I am very happy that you made this decision. It is so indescribably good to have you back on stage. For so much time not a single one day has passed in which I have not thought to you. I have missed you so much. Thank you for make me happy again.
Love,
Xenia
April 21st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Jonathan-
I was so excited to hear that the reunion was happening, and even more excited that you were going to be involved… it definitely wouldn’t be the same without you!! For various reasons, I was never able to see you and the other guys live, so I’m glad for the opportunity this time around! I simply adore you (in the most non-stalkerish way possible of course) and hope that I get to meet you at some point!!
Welcome back!!!
<3 Jamie <3
April 21st, 2008 at 11:29 am
Jonathan,
I am glad that you decided to join in on the reunion. It really wouldn’t be the same without you. Just know that we support you and are behind you 100%. Life is crazy and as long as you let it can be a blast at the same time, make sure to enjoy the ride.
I completely understand how it is with real estate being really tough right now, I had to put my license inactive for a while. I have one year to reactivate it before I have to do the process all over again.
Best of luck and much love!
Jen
April 21st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks Jon!!!
I know I….and all of us fans….are soooo happy you are along for the ride!!! It would not be the same with out you!!! I’m happy it’s on the terms of you 5 and not some show throwing you together!!! Makes it all the more special and memorable!!!
Welcome back and I can’t wait to see you in concert…Have tickets - will travel!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:31 am
Jonathan,
Well It’s about time we hear from you. Lovin it!!!! You are so great. Do you even know??? Any ways I have thanked the other “Kids” so now I am taking this opportunity to thank you as well, for all that you were and are to me. You helped make me, so I just want to show my appreciation for that. Hope to be able to see you or meet you at a concert this time around, yall sure put on a great show back in the day, and now that you are (and we are) legal, the show will be much better!!!! You wont be so limited ;0 Any ways, thank you for doing this for us, and thank you for posting a blog for us!!!! Love you always
~Cheyenne L. Sambrone~
April 21st, 2008 at 11:38 am
I tell ya, this reunion has had me so happy! i mean, usually winter time gets me depressed a little but with the rumor floating around, and talking to other fans like me on message boards, well, i just didn’t get down like i usually do. I am so glad you guys have decided to do this. I really never had any clue as to how many other peeps out there still carried a spark for “their” NKOTB. It has been such fun getting to know other gals like me who are reliving their youth through you guys. It must be amazing to feel all our love pouring out to ya’ll once again. I thank you especially for all the smiles you have personally put on my face. I was left heartbroken through the FTM tour because I didn’t get to see you that one last time. I so look forward to my chance to catch ya’ll in concert again. *hugs*
April 21st, 2008 at 11:43 am
WE ARE SO HAPPY TO JON TO SEE THAT YOU GUYS ARE COMING BACK AFTER 20 YEARS BECAUSE WE ALL LOVE YOU AND THIS COMES FROM PEOPLE FROM MONTREAL QUEBEC AND WE HOPE YOU GUYS COME TO MONTREAL QUEBEC SOON WELL TAKE CARE JON WE LOVE YOU AND JOE AND DONNIE.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
Jonathan,
Thanks so much for the message. It is so good to hear from you. Glad to see you guys back again. Hope to see you all soon in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lots of Love and God Bless,
Amanda R.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:53 am
Jonathan!
Thanks for the message, wonderful to hear from you!
I’m excited that you are excited about the reunion! :)It’s so good to have you back.
I’m looking forward to your tour and I keep my fingers crossed that you make it to Sweden!
Good luck and best wishes from me and my daughter!
/Elisabet and Nadja
April 21st, 2008 at 11:57 am
Jonathan,
So thrilled to hear about the reunion and to read your blog….excited to see you (and the guys) on the Today show. It’s gonna be fun. Good Luck to ya’ll
much love,
Ginger
April 21st, 2008 at 11:57 am
Jonathan, I can’t believe how far you’ve come. Just a few short years ago, you stood shaking and near tears in front of Oprah’s studio audience, and you looked positively happy to be there on the Today Show in front of many, many more people. I’m very proud of you (like you car haha) and I hope that you continue to have such great control over your anxiety.
Not that you know this or anything, but watching you on Oprah helped me when I started having anxiety attacks just a few months later, when I lost my home and my job in one fell swoop. I know you helped others, too. I can’t wait to see you on tour, and I just hope I get to meet you. That is a dream 20 years in the making.
Nicole/Kita
April 21st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Jon,
So glad you wrote to us! And I’m glad you are happy! Let me tell ya, North Carolina is definitely ready for New Kids! Hope to see you soon!
Much love and hugs!
Angela from NC!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Jonathan,
You don’t know how relieved I am to hear this from you especially. I am very glad that you are just as excited as we are! I have loved you guys and supported you guys since I was 12 yrs old and will to continue to love and support you until I am well past 112 years old. The best part is that I am able to share this important part of my life with my 11 yr old daughter. You have a long list of fans from the 80’s and 20 yrs later the list continues to grow. GOOD LUCK & WE LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:03 pm
PLEASE COME TO PHILLY!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Dear Jon! It is good to hear from you. I can’t wait for the new album! Please come to London! We love you!!!!!!! Timea
April 21st, 2008 at 12:06 pm
i am ready for you Jon!! I’m so happy to see you.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Jonathan,
First of all THANK YOU a million times for doing this reunion for us!The first run of NKOTB was soo magical, and we’ll never forget all of the joy you brought to us as Teenagers, and words cant express how much this means to us or how grateful we are to you ( and all the guys) for giving us a chance to relieve that magical time in our lives and experiance it again not only for ourselves, but also to share it with the next generation!! We know that you all will be as awesome as you were back then!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Hi Jon, we are so excited that all of you decided to make a come back; I really hope you come close to Indiana or Kentucky so I will be able to come see all of you perform again. Trust me, it has helped me feel so much younger just thinking about how long it has been since I first heard about all of you…..crazy! Can’t wait!
Wendy
Floyds Knobs, IN
April 21st, 2008 at 12:14 pm
All I can say is “THANK-YOU!!”. I’m too excited to say anything else. Don’t forget Alberta Canada on your reunion tour.
Shehla, 29
April 21st, 2008 at 12:16 pm
well guys. this is something I didn’t think would ever happen.. I’m gald for everyone. Boy did I want to be a new Kid. Came into a little later, around #step by step” time. My girls who are 8 and 10 still laugh at me when it comes on to this day. Saw you in Detriot, Donny missed the show, think he was hurt, wanna say he fell off the stage at concert before that? Was a great summer though. Coke was your sponsor for a magic summer. Funny how fast time flys now. John I ran into u a Jordan in grand Rapids last year, a radio station was putting on a date night. Was fun, best part of the night was Jordan jumping on the piano and playing. Look forward to the tour. Good luck, God bless.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
You have so much support behind you! Thank you all for coming back! I too look forward to seeing it all again as an adult - so much fun!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Jonathan,
I’m so glad to hear you say that! I’m super excited about the reunion and knowing that you’re all behind it and ready makes it that much more thrilling. I can’t wait to hear the new album and hopefully see you in concert if you make it out my way.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
We still have all the love that we had so many years years ago. We can’t wait to see you all again.
Love to all of you!!!
Germany is sooooo ready!!!
we are
April 21st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
WOO WOO GO JON! GO JON! SO GLAD U R DOIN WELL. GLAD TO SEE YOU ALL BACK. DON’T KNOW IF YOU GUYS READ THESE OR NOT BUT YOU GUYS HAVE COME ALONG WAY. I WAS NEVER ADDICTED TO ANYTHING TIL YOU GUYS ANNOUNCED YOU WERE COMIN BACK. ALWAYS THOUGHT PEOPLE WERE NUTS WHEN THEY GOT CRAZED OVER ENTERTAINERS. BUT NOW I UNDERSTAND IT. HOPE YOU GUYS MAKE IT THROUGH WYOMING. BUT IF NOT I WILL GO WHEREVER YOU ARE CLOSE. JON STAY STRONG BECAUSE YOU R REALLY AWESOME. GLAD YOU R A PART OF MAKING THE WHOLE THING HAPPEN. YOU WERE AND WILL ALWAYS B ONE OF MY FAVORITES.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
It’s so sweet to see that ALL of you are as excited as we fans are. I can’t imagine my earlier years without you guys and now I gete to experience you again in my 30s!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Welcome back Jonathan
I’m so glad to hear you say that you’re absolutely ready
I just wanted to say thank you so much for being here because it wouldn’t have been the same without you.
I hope you will all come to Paris or Milan. You know, this reunion is the most beautiful gift you could give to your fans and it means a lot for me since I became a NKOTB fan after you split up (I know it sounds a bit weird!). I’ve never felt so happy in my whole life and I must admit that I can’t still believe it. I’ve never been to any concert in my life before and I feel really proud and happy that the first will be yours
Thanks to you, a dream has come true. Thanks to you, I kept on smiling when things were tough. And thanks to you, I can finally seize the opportunity to go to see my favourite group in concert!
France and Italy are waiting for you all!
Thanks again for this wonderful dream and for being here
April 21st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
hey my only love!
a dream is coming true, can’t wait to see you
i love you so much, please marry me, honey!
kiss
April 21st, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Many of us fans have dreamed of this moment…and to actually have this becoming a reality now is very surreal!!! Thank you guys so much for giving all of your fans soooo many great memories and for creating more memories to come!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Jonathan,
I’ve been ready for 12 years for you guys to make a comeback. This will be my first concert so I’m looking forward to what’s in store for us, your adoring public, concertwise.
Hopefully we’ll get some of the same Beantown goodness that we got all of those years ago.
This is truly the best decision you guys could have ever made. The fans will thank you for this 1000 Xs over.
XXXX
Celeste.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Jonathan….
firstly I really hope you read this reply!
Thank you for blogging! I fell in love with you when I was 12! and now i’m 29 arggh where has time gone!!
I had your pictures on my wall and kissed them lol! I dreamt about moving to Boston i’m from the u.k and marrying you some day! blush!! I drove my family mad over you.I like the fact you are shy I am too most of the time its a good quality!!
I never met you guys or even had the chance to see you perform live unfortunatly but listened to your music everyday and watched your vids over and over!!
Don’t want to sound like some silly loved up girl i’m 29 now should act it lol! but its wonderful news you are back together and may I say you are looking better than ever babes and hope you feel strong and ready for the mass love and happiness that will greet you as you tour.
please come to England it would be amazing i’ll be there with a great big Jon banner!! look out for me! x
enjoy every minute honey and if you ever want a chat i’d be over the moon to get an e-mail from you i’m not some crazy fan just a very down to earth girl who’s always admired you! louisedylan@btinternet.com x
April 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hi Jonathan!
It is so so great to hear from you after all these years! I am so unbelievably happy that you were ready to join the reunion! I know it has to be overwhelming after being out of the limelight for all these years. I agree with all the other posters that even as adults now, I sure do love how I feel 13 again! Now 15 years later, married with 4 kids, I am so happy and excited!! I am really praying you come to Denver! Look me up if you need a guide around town! hehehe oh hey, I hope you get your myspace soon!
With lotsa Love,
Kindra
ps. I wonder if you still have that pretty, white horse sculpture I gave you at your Essex house? hmmmm….
April 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Jonathan You must come to Poland
I can do especially for You the best pork in the all world that is reason why You should see my country :))))) I wish You everything the best 
April 21st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I think its great that you have over come your panic attacks and you and the guys have been able to get back together and come out with some great new music. I’m looking forward to meeting you again Jonathan
April 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Jonathan,
I am so glad you decided to do the reunion. It was a pleasure to meet you at the Today Show!!! Thank you for being so sweet and concerned that day about our care and well being!!! Looking back at the pictures we were really soaked and freezing cold but it was worth it to have the opportunity to meet you and the rest of the guys!!!
I wish you all the best!!
See you again at the Today Show on the 16th and at Zootopia on the 17th!!!
Carla
NJ
April 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hello Jonathan,
I just wanted to say I’m glad you guys are back and that we’ve missed you as you can see from all the sites us fans have created especially on Myspace! lol! I can’t wait to see you in concert. I’m sure you guys will blow us away! Much love always,
Lady C
April 21st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Jon,
Your blog post is just as intelligent and sophisticated as I knew it would be. You’re still GQ!!! You have been missed so much, I don’t think you can even wrap your mind around how much people love you.
My partner and I both struggled with anxiety in the last year, and probably even before that without realizing what it was, so knowing that you went through it too brings me endless strength and inspiration. You’re a hero for a lot of us out here, so whenever you feel down, please remember that!
Please keep in touch and spread that sentiment to the other guys as well–these blogs are so great, and we all want more! ☺
Wishing you all the best, and love always!
♥ Kelley
April 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Hey Jon, great to hear from u, good luck on the tour. My girls cant wait.
Andy in G.R. Michigan
April 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Jon,
It is so great to have you back. You all have meant so much to me over the past 20 years and have made such a difference in my life. I am truly greatful.
I can’t wait to see you guys out on tour. I’m sure the new CD will be worthwhile.
Thanks for posting the blog. I look forward to hearing more from you. Oh, and believe me…age has been good to you. You’re extremely handsome.
Welcome back!
Jenny
April 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hi Jon!
It’s great to hear from you. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years. Even after all this time, we still love and support you all no matter what. You had left an impression on our hearts that we never forgot. I look forward to seeing you and wish you the best! Thank you so much for making the decision to come back! Never forget you will always have the love and support from us, as we have never forgotten you!
With love,
Kennita
April 21st, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi Jonathan,
Thank you so much for your lovely message! I am so delighted to hear NKOTB are reunited.I cannot wait until NKOTB perform live in Palais Omnisport Paris Bercy in France again!I remember I was 15 years old and I lost my voice after the New Kids On The Block show but it was worth it!
You are looking absolutely handsome as ever and I am so pleased you are back together: you are the REAL DEAL guys! No doubt about it in my eyes!
You have always been the hard working band, faithful to your fans around the world for so many years and you deserve a great welcome and a round of applause for your music,your production, your talent,your skills and your warm welcome to your fans around the world.You are the greatest band in the world!!!
Thank you for keeping US(fans around the world) smiling during our moment of hardship and difficulty,
Thank you for putting a smile on my face when I am sad,
Thank you for always having been there throughout those years on the individual websites (Joey,Jordan & Danny),
Thank you for your great music ( I have got Joey,Jordan and Danny’s solo albums and all NKOTB albums!!! -I am just crazy!!!),
Well done Donnie for your movie career ( I love SAW !!!!)and for producing Joey’s and Jordan’s albums,
Thank you for coming back to your loyal and faithful worldwide fans,
Thank you for your hard work: Keep it up!,
Thank you Jonathan for having given me the inspiration to become a property investor and an interior designer,
I watched Danny on MTV’s totally Broadband with Upper Street-I certainly enjoyed watching your dance moves!!!-come and dance in Sheffield nightclubs anytime with me!!!
God bless New Kids On The Block and all the people,behind the scene, who contributed to their music career ,and all the fans around the world who made NKOTB dream come true and make it happen every day !
Jonathan,Joey,Jordan,Donnie and Danny,enjoy every instant of it and thank you with one trillion billion million kisses from me!
Sandrine
French fan (living in England)
April 21st, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Thanks for the message, it’s so nice to hear from you! We’re really excited too. Who’s more excited - you guys or us I wonder? Either way, it’s all great fun. It’s taking us back, making us feel that little bit younger (never a bad thing!!) and it’s just wonderful to have you all back.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we are.
Sonia xx
April 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Jonathan,
I have been a fan of yours for 20 years and I am so happy that you are back. May I say one thing to you…You are the HOTTEST alomst 40 year old man I have ever seen. I can’t wait to see you on the 16th of May I have been waiting to see you guys on stage again. I will go see you in person this time around. So be waiting for me.
Lots Of Love,
Malissa
April 21st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
First of all…you make 40 look damn good.
And we can’t WAIT to see you either!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Hi Jonathan,
So glad to hear from you. I am happy to have been a part of the NKOTB then and now. can’t wait to see you on tour.
Love always,
Mandi
April 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Jon,
I can’t believe that you may actually read this! I’m in Calgary, AB and I’ve always been a MAJOR New Kids fan. I always had a real soft spot for you because you seemed to be a little bit on the shy side. Maybe you aren’t, but some of the other guys seem to have big personalities, so maybe you just seemed shy.
I can’t believe that it’s been almost 20 years, but there’s something really magical about the fact that you guys are getting back together. I was saying on some of the other blogs that you guys were there when we were going through our awkward teens and now here you are again as we head into another milestone - the 30’s!!
Ever since I heard, it’s weird, it’s like I’m okay with turning 30 now. That may sound crazy, but I was pretty freaked out before, you know… it just seems like you guys got together at just the right time - for all of us…. you guys and all your fans are ready for it.
I saw your concert in 1990 in Vancouver and I still have the ticket stub (it’s laminated! ha ha). I really hope that you end up in Calgary for a show, if not I’m prepared to fly wherever I need to, to support you guys. (And I’m a little afraid to fly!)
It’s hilarious looking back at the style now, but you guys were hot then, and you’ve all really just gotten much better looking with age. Men now… with women audiences. It’s amazing how fast times change.
You’ll always be a part of who I am, and you’ll always be a part of who I want to be. I’m a New Kids fan and I want to shout it from the rooftops!! You were my yesterday, and you’ll be a part o my tomorrow, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
You are making so many people all over the world incredibly happy.
I love you all, Jon and I’m leaving my email too… just in case…
Kelsey xx
kduclos@telusplanet.net
April 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
J
April 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
well jon welcome back , we miss the guys and you too love you guys i ca not belive you are all back love you guys alots tammey
April 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
dear jon,
i wish you all the best and may all your wishes come true! your no.1 fan by far. hugs and kisses
i never thought that i would have the chance to see you again. more than a dream turns reality. i am very happy to hear that you are ready for us as much as we are ready for you and nkotb. don´t mind of your age, damn your looking hot!!!!!!!!!!! please don´t forget to come to germany i´m waiting here and i´m looking forward to see you there
mary
April 21st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I have to second all the comments already posted above me and below me, for that matter!!! It’s really great to see and hear all the love that everyone still has for NKOTB. I couldn’t believe that all those women turned into screaming teens as soon as that curtain dropped on the TODAY show! I have to say that everyone at work can tell that I’ve been excited lately. LOL. My parents insisted I was too young to go to a concert the last time around (even though I’m only 4 years younger than Joe) but now that I’m an adult, I plan on being at a concert (hopefully in Maine) this time. That last comment doesn’t exactly sound very adult like but see what this announcement has done to us all! LMAO!! I hope you have an awesome ride through all this!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Dear Dear Dear Jonathan!!!!
So happy to hear from YOU!!!!
I want to thank you for your warm words…
I feel like you telling it just for me…
You never knew how much I loved you when I was 15,
You’ll never realize what does it mean to me now- to write
this words to you !!!!!
My hands shivering, my eyes is full of tears….Oh no,
I’m crying like a baby!!!!
I’m 18 years ago you gave me a reason to live, you made me the
way I am. I know is sounds insane.
My only dream is to see you. I never thought this dream
can come true !!!! You on stage with other guys!
I’ll travel across half of earth to be near to you once in
my life!!!
I want you to be happy and be loved.
I’ always be your friend
1000000000 kisses!!!
Your #1 fan in RUSSIA,
ALENA
April 21st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I am beyond thrilled that you guys are doing a reunion. I really didn’t think it was going to happen, and it upset me so much. I feel my mood and my spirit improving as a result of the announcement of the reunion. I am 32 years old and my life has felt like something was missing. You guys have to understand that WE LOVE YOU!!! I mean, us NKOTB fans are so dedicated to you, you were our worlds, we knew everything about you, and when you take that away there is a significant loss in our hearts. I mean, I am heartbroken when people make fun of you guys or say “Oh no one likes NKOTB anymore” and I KNOW it isn’t true…all that is just media hype. It’s like the media thinks they can tell us who to like and who not to. You guys have NOTHING on NSYNC or any of those other boy bands. You guys are #1 in my heart FOREVER! Please don’t go away! I would be soooo sad and depressed. I have just been empty and sad and I loved going to NKOTB concerts, watching for you guys on TV, checking for you in magazines, it’s been such a loss to not have you guys around. I will definitely be screaming like a 13 year old and I will be PROUD OF IT!
lol Can’t wait to see you all!!!!!
PS oh please do a pay per view!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Jonathan!
Thanks so much for doing this… believe me when i say that is DAMN GOOD to have u back!!…. we’ve missed u waaaayy too much!
Can’t wait to see u in person n see once again that beautiful smile that makes your eyes shine! Thank u for making another dream of mine come true!
See u soon!
Un beso mi vida
April 21st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Hi Jon!
I forgot to mention that I am EXTREMELY happy to see that you are back! I am from New Jersey and I am so glad to see that you are back with the guys! I was so sad that you weren’t at the last NKOTB concert I saw in April of 1994. I give you such credit for coming back to the group. I saw your appearance with Jordan on Oprah about the panic attacks, and my heart really goes out to you. I know you will do AWESOME!!!!
Love you and all the guys soooo much!!!
Please do a LOT of autograph signings!!! (if you can) It would mean soo much to all of us!!!
xo
Staci
April 21st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I don’t think this could have come at a better time! Everyone’s ready! My 10 year old daughter is fascinated. She thinks it’s funny that mom is actually excited about musicians. Hope this doesn’t mean she’s going to want to go to a concert with me… That would definitely be a different experience for me this time around!
Speaking of concerts, I hope that you guys remember your fans down South…particularly Memphis?! hint, hint!!
Love, Leigh Ann
April 21st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I am 36 yrs. old, and 20 yrs. (give or take!) later, the guys still have got the right stuff! I know the album which is long awaited and overdue as far as I’m concerned-will be fantastic and well worth the wait. Congrats to all the “fellas” on a beyond successful reunion so far, and I have no doubt the best is yet to come. Joey- you precious “leprechaun”! You said it well-long live the Block indeed. Congrats on your sweet baby boy too! As a fan I’m so proud to see the wonderful men you’ve all become. I’m so glad you’re all happy and healthy, and able to to do this. You’re making more people happy than you all know. On a personal note, in conclusion, and I hope you guys get around to reading these reponses-I saw you on Valentine’s Day in Memphis, TN 1990. I still have the ticket! I’ll never forget it. You guys made it a V-Day to remember, and there was nobody I wanted to spend it with more! Jonathan, last but certainly not least, you are my favorite, (although I love all you guys!)and I’m ecstatic that the “time has arrived” for you and the rest of the group to reunite! I really love you, i have for 20 years (give or take-ha), and you and the rest of the guys have just gotten better with age. Much love to you most of all, but to all the guys as well-and try to come to Tennessee. We Southern girls love you Boston guys-hugs and kisses to you all!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
hi jonathan,
man, it is good to see you back. you made a lot of people happy here in germany with your words after the today show.
I’m looking forward to see my first nkotb show ever. germany is ready for nkotb. we deserve it
April 21st, 2008 at 2:44 pm
You go Jon,
My GOoDness, you looked so good when I saw you on April 4th in NYC, it was worth the 10hour drive from Toronto and the 10 hour line up in the rain! You look realy happy! Well I’m glad to hear your looking 4ward to 2008! Your fans support you in everything you do, always stay true!
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it has to be lived forwards.”
You go guys, love you all!
Victoria -xo-
April 21st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Jon, I never in a millon years thought you all would get back together,much less tour,especially after seeing you on Oprah. So I guess it is you who gets most of my thanks! I hope you are coping with everything and are really as ready as you say. I know the fans are ready, and hopefully we will be able to show you all the love and support that you will ever need.Thank you for dropping a line it means the world to alot of us.(I just hope it is really you all writing the blogs and not “hired help” lol)THANKS again,and by the way, there’s something different about you now…I can see it in your smile and your eyes……?.?.?.?…..
April 21st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Hi Jon, I´m so glad for your reunion. We´ve been waiting for many years and now you are back. I hope can see you on concert. I want to know if you´re are going to visit other countries? If it happen, I hope see you in Mexico.
All the best for you.
Marilu
April 21st, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Jonathan, thanks for writing to us! This is all so exciting and we are recruiting more and more old fans to the site every day! The concert tour will be fabulous and I can’t wait to see you all up there singing for us again after all this time!!
Love & Blessings!
Tara
April 21st, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Thanks for blogging, it’s great to hear from you guys, and we are PUMPED about the reunion. The new stuff sounds great, and you make 40 look FANTASTIC! Dallas, TX is waitiing for you guys… now the question is ARE YOU READY FOR US?! Best of luck. XO
April 21st, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Hey Jon!
wants to see a concert..says that he really loves all of your music. 
So it is becoming a legacy. I do hope to see you guys in Seattle…that is…if you are going there. 
I know…seeing all of this through the eyes of an adult (I’m 30…with kids) is much different than before…but I have to say that this is in a way, sweeter. I got to live through it once…and now, I can do it again and pass it on to my kids. My oldest (almost
Keep, Keepin’ On!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hi Jonathan! Its great to hear from you! When I pulled up the website and seen that you left a blog, I thought my heart was going to leap out of my chest. Thank you for the wonderful messege! It is wonderful to hear that you are excited about this reunion. The fans have truly missed NKOTB. And it is great to hear that you guys are excited about the reunion. I know us fans are certainly excited about it! I have been on cloud 9 since I heard the rumour.
I am 38 years old (not too far behind you age wise) and I also feel the 40 year mark creeping up on me too. But age is just a number. As long as you are young at heart, thats all that matters. And I must say that you look absolutely hot! I can’t wait to see you guys in concert! I never got to go to one of your concerts years ago. But I am definitely going to at least one this time around. This time, through the eyes of a woman!
Faith
April 21st, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Wow, I am thrilled to see so many fans are as excited as I am about this reunion. I’m especially happy to hear that you, Jonathan, are also excited and glad to be on board. It wouldn’t be the same without you. I pray this time around will be an awesome experience for you. It’s so great to see you after all these years. You look fabulous - better than ever. I am really looking forward to the new music, even moreso than hearing the old stuff. I know it’ll be great. I’m so glad that this time around y’all get to do it your way and make music that you want to make and that y’all get to have artist control over. The old stuff was great but I know the new stuff will be even better. I can’t wait to hear it!
I will see you on the tour for sure!!!!
Blessings to all of you!
Autumn in Nashville, TN
April 21st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Jonathan,
As someone who has, in recent years, struggled w/ anxiety I I commend you for your bravery! I was so glad to read that, in in your own words, you are absolutely ready for this reunion tour – as I have been worried about you because of my own experiences and wondered if you knew what you were getting into. Obviously, you you do and you are ready for it – BRAVO!!! I look forward to seeing seeing you all in concert again soon and thank you from the bottom of bottom of my heart for making me feel like a care-free kid once once again.
Hilary, 31
Nashville, TN
April 21st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Thanks for the post Jonathan! I can’t believe after all of these years I AM so excited! It really shouldn’t be a surprise to me! Thank you for returning and making us fans happy campers! Enjoy this new journey! Have fun! I look forward to seeing you on tour.
Meggan
April 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Hey Jon! Thanks so much for the message… I am almost 37 and SO READY for this reunion! The fans are so proud, and we know that the new music will be worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing you guys in concert again… can’t believe it’s been 18 years since I saw New Kids in Ames, IA — twice!
All the best to you, Jordan, Donnie, Joe and Danny! We love you!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Jon I am your college in Real Estate, no sales not in Miami, fl not anywhere, but at least we have something exciting NKOTN reunion, I am thrilled I am 26 and a fan since 8 years old I love you guys we all still do, thanks for your humble words of gratitude to all your fans it means alot to us all. TELL JORDAN THAT WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR HIS BLOG we missed you welcome back.
Many Blessings,
yiyi
April 21st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Hi Jonathan!!
It’s so great to see a blog from you!! Of course on the day that I’m away from the computer all day something happens on the site :-). It’s great to hear how excited you are and I am crossing everything that I see you all this time around.
Take care!!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Welcome back John! I have hoped this would happen for a long time. My three children 11, 7, and 19 months have all asked if you guys would ever come back. All we could tell them is we hope so, and here you are. Again welcome back, and we can’t wait to hear your new music.
James
Prince George, Va
April 21st, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Dear Jonathan:
I’m so happy you guys are back! We love you so much and we will love you always! This is awsome…can’t describe it with words! Now we’re all grown ups…and you’re making me feel like a teenager again!
There’s nothing in the world that could compare this feeling! And i owe it all to you guys!
Thanks!(from my heart!)…
PS:…almost 40??Honey you look so good!And on Today show you looked amazing!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
First off I have to say you are SMOKIN HOTT!!! ok now that I got that off my chest. I have been a fan for 20 years ( wow now I feel old..LOL) I just have to say welcome back after all you went through I am so proud of you for doing this. You seem so happy and we are just so excited your back… We are definately ready… I hope you know what your getting yourself into…lol ;)Hopefully I will get to meet you this time around. NC is waiting!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Thanks for everything
Happy you are happy
Looking forward to seeing you too and hearing the new music
take GREAT care of yourself :=)
God’s love and blessings always
xoxoxoxoxox
Zee
p.s. I am 38.. hell if I know how I am suppose to feel :=) or act but I am living life the best way I know how :=)
April 21st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Jonathan!!!
I´M READY!!!!!
Thank you for the post!!! Welcome back!!!!
Can’t wait to see you!
Please come to Brazil…
I love you!
Fernanda,
São Paulo - Brazil
April 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Jon,
I am glad to see that you are enthusiastic about the reunion because the New Kids on the Block would not be the same without you. I was going through the same thing that you went through during 94-97 and understand whole heartedly why you left the group when you did. So it is wonderful to see that you are truly excited about this reunion. I believe in you and will be watching. Take care.
Love always,
Jen
April 21st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Thank you so much for posting, Jonathan!! Having the Internet this time around is definitely making things fun.
You absolutely still have LOTS of our love and support. You were such an incredible inspiration to an entire generation — and we have not forgotten it.
I am so glad you guys are “back,” and I can’t wait to see you soon!
*big hugs*
April 21st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Jon- I LOVE YOU! I am sooo ready to see you guys back in action! I have been waiting for this for 20 long years! Jon let me tell you- you are GORGEOUS! I cant wait to see you in concert and I LOVE the new singles that I have heard so far and cant wait to hear more! Thanks for your blog! I cant wait to see you in Chicago! You guys have the best fans in the world!
I LOVE YOU!
Gigglen15
April 21st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Jonathan I wanted to take the time to say that I have been waiting for your blog! I’m so happy to hear you are ready. Your fans care a great deal about you and wanted to hear from your lips that it was a good decision not just as a band but for you personally. It’s amazing to me that you guys were a little surprised to see our response, because I can tell you we have always been here hoping this would happen! And as you are close to 40 I just experianced turning 30 and was not too happy about it lol, but age is just a number right? You are a talented, beautiful, gorgeous MAN! I love you!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Jonathan,
Thanks for the message. I’m truly happy to see that you & the rest of the guys are back! Fourteen years is definitely a long time, but it was well worth the wait!
I just wanted to say “Thank You” for appearing on Oprah a few years back. It took a lot of courage for you to do her show, yet you inspired others to realize that they’re not alone & that there is help out there.
You do realize that 40 is the new 30?!
So in my case, I guess 35 (will be 36 in Nov.) is the new 25! Just remember that “laughter is the best medicine”!
Anyway, I can’t wait for the new album and tour. Northern California/SF Bay Area is ready for you all!! Take care.
Jess
Healdsburg, CA
April 21st, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Jon~The fans are definitely ready…I think I may have even a converted a few teenagers (my high school students who are going to request Click on our local radio station!!!). We’re so happy to hear that you’re ready, too! I definitely want to meet you and the rest of the New Kids…that has always been my dream! I plan on being backstage, somehow, some way:) I’m embarking on my 30’s this summer, and I look forward to seeing a NK show through a woman’s eyes…it’s crazy how time changes us and our perspectives! Thank you for the blog…we fans were desperately wanting to hear from you!!!!!
I can’t wait for the album and the tour and the more sophisticated merch (did I mention I found my Joey & me tee that says “he’s mine” too much fun!). Thank you, Jon, and I will hopefully meet you soon (Kimberly Toby, Bristol, VA….world famous teacher because she met the New Kids….;)
Love & many blessings~
Kimberly
April 21st, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Hey Jonathan
thanks heaps for the blog. Im so glad that you are absolutley ready, guess we’ve been ready for quite a while
It’s so cool to see you out there with the guys we’ve missed you so much.
Cant wait to see you guys on the road…I’m so excited
Love ya
xxx
April 21st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Dear Jonathan,
It is so great to hear from you. Thank you so much.
I am very excited that you have all decided to do the reunion. reunion. I cannot wait to finally attend a New Kids
show. Never been LOL. I never imagined at 32 that I could
feel like a 14 year old again LOL. THANKS!!!
I do hope during the tour I get to meet you again, this
time I hope I’ll have something better to say than what
I told you in Orlando last summer. I sure hope you don’t
remember that at all LOL. It was so embarrassing but you
were so cool about it. Not sure what you thought though LOL. But seriously can’t wait to meet you all (again?)
Sue in Orlando, FL
April 21st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Hi Jonathan!
Thank you for making the decision to make this reunion a reality. It truly means a lot to all of us fans that you guys are back. Thanks for taking time to write your blog!
Valerie
April 21st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Hey Jonathan,
It is so great to hear from you! This reunion is truly a dream come true! I am so excited about the album and the tour. It really doesn’t feel like it has been 20 years. I guess that is because you have been there all alone, through your music. I am so proud to be a Blockhead!
We are all behind you 100% and can’t wait to see you again!
Love always,
Erin
April 21st, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Thanks for posting Jonathan!! So great to hear from you!! I’m very, very STOKED to see and hear the 5 of you again. Only now, my dtr., who’s 9, has found my NKOTB videos, music, etc. and you have another fan and we are going to see you in concert together!! Experiencing NKOTB again and with my dtr. is just AMAZING and EXCITING!! I am SO looking forward to it!!
I’m not too far behind age wise, I will be 38 in August. Wow, how time flies!!But, all of this takes me back to a great time in my life and the new music makes me look forward to the future!! I’m excited both as a fan and for all of you!! CHEERS for the FAB FIVE!!
Love,
Angela Whitaker
Marion, Ohio
BTW, YOU LOOK GREAT!! ;0)
April 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Jonathan,
I am SO GLAD to hear from you! I just have to say that in my opinion, there is nothing “yikes” about you counting down to 40! You look AWESOME! You look awesome, better than ever! I am really looking forward to seeing you in concert again. I hope to meet you this time around because you have always been the man of my dreams! BTW, if you are looking for a 30 year old woman with a few extra pounds, and 2 kids, I am the one for you, lol!
Lots of love,
Nora
April 21st, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Jon, I am glad that all of you are back together. I never thought it would ever ever happen, and it has!!! I am now 30 years old, and have never felt better about the reunion!!
Love,
Tammy S.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Thank you so much for your message.
See you later i hope.
bye Marilyn from Montreal Quebec.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Jonathan,
I’m so glad you are ready to see us again and it was sooo nice to meet you 2 years ago at Jordan’s Street Team party in Orlando you are such a sweetheart in person and love your smile is sooo adorable. To me you didnt seem all that shy in person omg I remember when you ask me where I was from lol I said Alabama and the way you say Alabama talking like me and yeah I know I sound country lol. Anyways cant wait to see you again and am glad I got to meet you and shake your hand in New York too. Cant wait to see you and the guys on May 16.
Love,
Holly
April 21st, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hey Jonathan!
I was waiting for a blog from you :o) Having missed out on seeing you all in concert the first time around, I have to say I am so excited about the reunion and the new opportunities opening up for both you and your fans! Can’t wait to see you in perform in person! And as for “counting down to 40,” Bah. You look fantastic — you’re only as old as you feel, right? Thanks so much for posting from the heart, and I look forward to hearing more from you!
xoxo
April 21st, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Jon, I am so glad to hear from you. I was hoping you would leave a blog. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I am so excited you guys finally got back together for a reunion. I have been waiting for this day. You guys were a huge part of my childhood for many reasons and I just want to say thank you. I hope you include Pittsburgh on your tour and if you need a place to stay or a homecooked meal, let me know. It is great to hear from you!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hello Jonathan!
I’m so glad you decided to join in on the reunion! It wouldn’t be the same without you. Talk about being lucky, not many people get to experiance what you have. Now you get to do it for a second time! Can’t wait to see you.
Hugs ~Jen~
April 21st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Hi Jonathan,
I am so touched by your words… I was on the Today Show, that morning and it was magical… OF COURSE we had a warm WELCOME BACK, for you guys, you mean so much to us, you gave us so much happiness, we’ll do whatever to show you our love and support… Even better that 20 years ago, because now, as adults, we can appreciate the music, the effort, the love you put in your work… I’d scream as never before in my life on 4-4, lol, and I’m proud, I felt free and happy, because I saw you enjoying the moment, excited, happy.
THANK YOU for the reunion, for all this happiness, for a dream come true
thx a lot
God Bless You
Milagros
April 21st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hi Jonathan!
I am really excited about the new album. Thank you all for putting yourselves out there again. It means the world to all the fans. Here’s hoping you make Kansas City a stop on your tour and that I can get there (LOL).
Love you all!
Rae
April 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Jonathan,
Thanks for leaving a blog. I am so happy you are a part of this reunion.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Hey Jonathan!
Thank you and the guys for reuniting! I have to say when I first heard about the rumor of you guys getting back together, I was on high alert. Then to see it for myself on the Today show, it truly has made my year! You still look fantastic! The guys are still on thier A game! I am looking forward reliving the NKOTB memories and creating wonderful new ones with you guys. I can’t wait to hear your new upcoming album! Are you going to reveal that sweet voice of yours more this time around? I hope so! You know, I had and still have a HUGE crush on you!! Maybe there’s a reason I’m still single! LOL I’m flying from Vegas and flying my sister from Orlando, so we can see you guys in NYC next month. Can’t wait to hear you guys (and your sweet face!)! Great to hear from ya!See ya soon! XO
DD
April 21st, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Thank you so much for coming back into our lives! I know all of your fans have missed you all so much and I know there has been a lot of talk and concern for how you’d handle all the wonderful yet overwhelming things that are sure to come your way with this reunion. I’m SO glad you’re excited about this. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR COMING BACK!! I can’t wait to hear the new music. I’ve got my calendar marked for the Today show next month.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:25 pm
It was awesome seeing you guys together again on the Today Show. Us loyal fans have been awaiting this reunion for so long and are so grateful for it! I absolutely cannot wait for the new album and to hear of the tour dates cause, rest assured, I will be fighting for tickets, just like I did back in the 90s! As you approach 40, I’m approaching 30 and am beyond psyched for everything to come!! Thank you so much to all of you for coming back!!!!!!
-Michele-
April 21st, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I’m so proud of you Jon,you’ve come a long way. You all have. New Kids are back! YAAY! LOL!
April 21st, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Jonathan:
I am extremely glad to hear you say that you share in the excitement of the long awaited reunion! I was just talking to a friend of mine on the phone last night and we were discusssing just exactly the impact you and the rest of guys have had on our lives. It may sound a little ridiculous, but I must tell you that, I have made a life long friend through our connection of NKOTB. This particular friend of mine and I were very fortunate to take a trip to Boston back in 1992′ish and we had the time of our lives. Nothing has compared to that trip to date. The only bad thing about that trip was that we were not lucky enough to meet you. We did however have the pleasure of meeting all the other guys. I still look over the pictures with great fondness of all our memories. I hope that this time around I will get the chance to meet you as well. Until then best of wishes….much love….and you will be in my thoughts! Truly your Number ONE Fan!
Amy J. Stroud
April 21st, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Jonathan,
Oh.My.Goodness. Ever since I found out that you guys were getting back together, I have been anxiously awaiting any news. I was such a big fan back in the day and it really takes me back to think about you guys going on tour again. I never was able to go to a concert so nothing is stopping me this time! Thank you for sharing your music with us again. Can’t wait! Please make sure you guys hit the Pacific Northwest!!!! You have a huge fanbase out here.
PS - you were always my favorite.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Dear Jonathan,
I know this is going to sound tacky, but I don’t care.
I am so happy about this reunion! You have been my favorite since the very beginning. I’m almost 35 and the morning of the Today Show, I felt like I was 16yrs. old again. But I have to admit, I was actually a little more giddy that morning, than I was 20 yrs. ago.
I have played your music during all these years, and particularly a lot during the past couple of weeks. My sons are rolling their eyes every time they hear it. It’s too cute, but they know how much I love New Kids and especially you. Luckily my husband doesn’t get jealous and has been laughing at me since the Today Show.
You guys are the greatest and I can’t wait to see you in concert. Thank you so much for the reunion, you will be wonderful, just like always.
You #1 fan from NH,
Virginia
April 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
32 is not too old to say #1 fan! I am 34, and I told my husband that I will definitely see you guys in concert! It makes me feel young again thinking about it. My teenage kids think I am crazy, but with all of life going on GREAT news like this gives me something to look forward to!
April 21st, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Jonathan:
I just left you the above message and I wanted to send you P.S Soooo…
P.S. I know it is a long shot but I would like to leave my email address….just incase…… (you never know what the universe will bring you if you don’t atleast put your dreams and desires out there in hopes of the chance of them coming true:) ) Hope to hear from you
stroud_aj@yahoo.com
April 21st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Hey Jon!!!
All I ca say is that yo guys are part of our lives as we are part you yours… (I hope!) kind of family ting…
God Bless you all guys… !!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Hey Jonathan! Great to hear from you! It’s been a *cough* a while. You look so awesome so don’t worry about turning 40… age has done you wonders hon! Also I am gonna jump on the mental health bandwagon here and say thank you for explaining to us about your anxiety disorder and your struggles with it. I learned in my 20’s that I too have panic attacks (I am 33 now)… and not to make you think about it and make things worse for you (I know how that is) I know I will be able to attend a show as I know large crowds is my biggest trigger, but… if you can do it so can I. Thank you for giving me the strength to move on in life and not let such trivial things hold me back.
PS - look for me on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/jmmfan74
April 21st, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Im so glad to hear that you guys are going on tour and doing this again. Im sooo excited!!! Im glad to hear that you will be part of this, and I have all the faith in the world that you and the group will be a big hit this time around. I’m very proud at how far you’ve come with the anxiety/panic attacks, because i’ve suffered from the same things. Seeing you on Oprah made me feel less alone and inspired me to get help and to talk about my problems. I wanted to thank you for that. I have all the faith that you will be great in the group and I look forward to seeing you and the guys! Welcome back!!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Hey Jonathan,
I have to tell you, when I saw the “reunion” story on People.com in January, my first thought was, I hope Jonathan is a part of this. I cannot tell you how much it means to us fans to see the 5 of you together again. I’m blown away by the new music and how well the 5 of you have “grown”
But the best thing about this reunion, is all the fans who never got to go to a New Kids concert, now have a chance! My brother was 9 years old when I went to a Magic Summer concert in Costa Mesa, CA and he didn’t get to go 
18 years later, he calls me in January, yelling “I’m going to a New Kids concert!!!”
THANK YOU Jonathan, this reunion is such a gift.
Take care,
Sarah
Orange County, CA
April 21st, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Good evening Jonathan.
I wanted to express the joy and excitement this reunion has brought to my life once again. I was smiling from ear to ear when I heard a rumor there might be a New Kids reunion. I literally jumped up and down like a school girl when I heard the news was true. I was magicaly transported back in time, once again, when you all adorned my walls and I couldn’t get enough of my favorite ‘guys’. You were always my favorite, and I am thrilled that I will have the chance for the 1st time to see you in concert. Words are not enough to express how excited I am. I look forward to the months ahead and what it has in store!
Much love,
Joyce
April 21st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
BE SURE I´LL KEEP COMING BACK
I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO KNOW YOU GUYS ARE COMING BACK TO BRAZIL!!!!!
BEST WISHES
TAKE GREAT CARE,
XOX, ANDREA.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Hey Jonathan,
Its great to see you back with the rest of the guys. I wish you all the best. I would love to see you sing more solo songs this time around with NKOTB. Your voice was amazing in your Step 5 portion of Step by Step
I’m 20 years old, and I was obviously too young at the time when you guys were really popular. Its only in recent years, which I really got to hear the songs you guys made, and they were truly amazing songs. I’m really disappointed with the music scene now days, and the fact that you guys are coming back- it just makes things sooo much better!
Best of luck
Riya
April 21st, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for coming back! You look great!
Certainly you’ll have lots of success again!
Greetings from Brazil,
Flaviana
April 21st, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Jon, you look damn good at 40.. looking forward to seeing you soon…. my first ever NK concerts….
April 21st, 2008 at 7:41 pm
20 YEARS LATER!!! YIKES!!! LOL
WELCOME BACK!!!!! I HOPE YOU COME BACK TO CHICAGO, CUZ’ I’LL BE THERE!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Jonathan,
I truly feel like a giddy teenager again! I am so happy that NKOTB is back!
It was so great seeing you on the Today Show & I cannot wait until May 16th to see ya’ll together again. I hope you guys make it down to Tampa. We will try to reserve some sunshine for you.
I love Click, Click, Click and cannot wait to hear more.
As far as nearing 40… you have nothing to worry about. You are looking better than ever (if that is even possible)!
Are you going to join the myspace world? If you do, hit me up.
http://www.myspace.com/itsacyn222
Much love,
Cyn from Riverview, Fl
April 21st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Jonathan,
You guys were my first love (in that crazed twelve-year-old plaster your room with posters and buy all available merchandise with your parents’ money kind of way), and I was SO VERY EXCITED to hear about the reunion. I was on my third week of being bedridden with the North American Zombie Flu (actual medical term), when I received roughly a frillion (actual mathematical term) emails from friends and acquaintances letting me know that you guys might be getting back together. Unfortunately that news didn’t have healing powers, but I think that my automatic transformation from 30 year-old to 12 year-old sped my recovery along quite a bit.
I’m so glad you decided to do this - NKOTB literally comprises 90% of my best childhood memories. Thank you for the nostalgic trip back, and thanks in advance for the new stuff! Welcome back!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Hi jonathan and friends!!!, nkotb, so many time, years, never lost the hope that were joined, many imitated them but never they equaled them. I must tell them that I have very pretty memories of you, since I went them to see the only concert that very pretty memories gave in Chile in 1990 in the international concert of anmistia congratulations! to be together once again and I hope that they come to I complete place of the world like is Chile and to enjoy its music and your dance.
So many years waiting …
many blessings in this new stage that live.
its faithful fans.
from this distant country Chile.
Welcome to the word… again.
kiss for your.
marytee
April 21st, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hello Jon!
Welcome back!
Thanks for writing and I can’t wait to see you all again!
Please come to Brazil!
All the best,
Flaviana
April 21st, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Welcome back, Jonathan. 20 years later and you still rock my world!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hi Jonathon,
I’m so excited to hear that you are back. I feel so rejuvenated!!!!
I saw your interview with Oprah for the first time a couple of days ago. My heart sank, seeing you so nervous. I just wanted to cry for all that you’ve been through. I feel bad for never realizing the anxiety problems you were dealing with, I just thought you were the shy quiet one. I can’t imagine what it must of felt like to perform night after night for us. Let me just tell you THANK YOU for sticking with it!
You have always been my favorite “kid” and now to see you as a grown “man”. What more is there to say besides…..WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I have been none stop smiling since April 4th when I heard about the reunion. My cheeks are actually starting to hurt :), but it’s a good thing.
I can’t wait for the tour to start, it’s been all I’ve been able to think about. You all grown up, me all grown up!!!!!!!
We were definately ready for you to come back. I hope I have a chance to me you this time around.
Love always,
Becky Carpenter
mushiepea@yahoo.com
April 21st, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I’ve never stopped! My family and friends are so annoyed with how much I still love you!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Jonathan welcome back! I’ve missed you as have so many millions of fans worldwide. I cannot wait to see you all in concert. I’m sure you’ve read this many times but DAMN you are one FINE LOOKING MAN! Love you much. Hope to catch a show either here in Texas or perhaps Pheonix or Las Vegas.
All My Love,
Elizabeth
April 21st, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Dear Jonathan,
Thank You so much,for Your kind Words. We Fans have bin waiting, for this Reunion, for a long time. I’m glad, that You are, just as exited, as we are. It’s like having our long time Friends back.We all are growen up now,got Family’s of our own now,but one thing hasen’t changed,our Love and our Support, for You Guys.I just whant to let You know, that we gone support You 100 %, and make You Guys even bigger, then You were, the First Time around.I can’t wait to heare the Rest of the New Album and see You all in Concert.I hope You Guyes, pland a Stop,in the Dallas,TX, Area,because belive me, I’ll be there,with Bells on.
Much Love to You & Yours,
Angelique
P.S. Once a Blockhead…always a Blockhead !!!
We will be loving You Guys forever !!! xoxoxo
April 21st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Hi, Jon！
Thank you for coming back ! And JAPAN is ready for Rock again.
Please don’t forget us (^-^)/
I go to NY and NJ to see you from JAPAN 三 (/ ^^)/
Luv,
Akari from JAPAN
April 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Hello, And thank you for having faith in us Fans… In the past few weeks I have found out that we are truely a rare bread and Extremly loyal. I hope that you enjoy this reunion and have a fun time. Thats what its all about, getting together with your old buddies and making some music for your fans!
ChayMarie
P.S. Good luck with ALL your venture. As a fellow REALTOR and real estate investor I feel you pain. Just hold on, the market MUST turn it always does!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hi!!
Me and my friends were wondering how different things would’ve been if we’d had blogs, e mail, chats in the 90´s. Now we know. I just wanna say it’s great to experience all this now we are in our 30´s and with all these technologies we have now. I just hope to see you in Mexico (hey, we’re neighbours) and, I must say it, what a handsome man you are!!
Greetings.
Bere
April 21st, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hii Jonh!! i`m so happy about the reunion!! OMG!!
this is an amazing opportunitty to all your youngs fans,
i know you since i was a child because of my sister
but i love you guys since the first time i saw you!!
and now its my turn to live and enjoy alive of you on concert!!
please come to MEXICOO!!! MEXICO ITS READY!!
it´s my dream to see you guys!!
we have waiting a lot pleaseee!!
♥ you guys 4EVER
April 21st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I for one am thrilled that YOU are ready for this reunion. I have been patiently waiting for this for a LONG time!!!! How special this is for NKOTB and us fans to experience this as teenagers and now as adults. This really brings back memories!!! Can’t wait to see you guys!!!
Lots of Love, krh1130 - MICHIGAN
April 21st, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Hearing that YOU are ready for this reunion make me even happier! I prayed and hope that things would be well for you, not to mention many prayers for this reunion to happen. Seeing you and your brother on Oprah, being so brave about your affliction was very inspiring. As a Canadian french horn player has constantly said….”NO FEAR!!”
I would worry about turning 40 (although I’m going half crazy turning 30 next Monday); you make it look positively awesome! As my twin says, act your shoe size! I look forward and hope y’all come on down to San Antonio or S. Texas for an awesome great time.
Mucho love on the way, Angela
April 21st, 2008 at 10:22 pm
It is great to hear from you Jonathan! I’m so happy that you and the guys are back. Of course…20 yrs later all of us fans are back to support you. I’m glad the fans represented well at the Today Show. I wish I could have been there to show my love, but it’s ok, I’ll be there to show my love at the concert. I have to say, you are looking FINE. You may be hitting 40 this year, but you sure haven’t aged a bit. You are looking better then ever. I look forward to seeing you soon and hope to actually meet you in person (if I’m lucky, huh).
Love Always,
Julia P.
Central Texas
April 21st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Unreal… I can’t believe the only way to get any kind of news “back in the day” was to wait 4 weeks for the next issue of Tiger Beat. Its bizarre but kind of fun to see all of this laid out on a website with blogs and videos. Where was this when I was thirteen?!?!
In any case, keep it up. The site looks great. Looking forward to updates and news as things move forward…
Best of luck to all of you on the new album and the tour.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Jon - it´s so surreal to hear from you!
I really hope that all these bad ghosts from the past, that decided your way out from the NKOTB will remain in the past. You´re brave, you´re corageous and that´s why I´ve always admired you SO much, even after hearing bad things from *cough cough* fellow band memebers - I don´t care what they think because even though I don´t know you in person, your eyes speaks for yourself. You are now a man, actually you always were, but now you just have some extra strenght that will certainly make things work better and better for you.
I L-O-V-E YOU !
Too bad you have no idea how much I love you, but God knows the size of it! =)
And I´m pretty sure all this love may make a difference sometime.
Diva
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:14 am
I can’t express how excited I was to hear that you guys were reuniting — you guys were awesome 20 year ago (and I am getting close to 40 as well (oi) )and you are amazing now!!! I wish you all the very best and Jonathan - YOU INSPIRE ME!!!! <3
I REALLY HOPE YOU COME BACK TO VANCOUVER,BC CANADA!!!
Love you,
Helena, 39
Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 am
Jonathan,
So very good to see you posting and to hear that you are happy about this reunion. It makes the whole thing feel that much more special to me now, knowing how difficult this might be for you - and knowing that you are still behind it and jumping right back in. It is my hope that your fans - even though we are all much older now - will be able to show you guys even half the love and happiness that you showed us during our younger years.
I am 27 years old and hearing of the New Kids reunion was the best news I could have heard. You were my first-ever crush when I was 6-7 years old, and I followed your career with the New Kids til the very end. Not in my wildest dreams (esp after seeing Oprah, which I applaud you for having the courage to do, btw) did I ever think that I’d get the opportunity to see you all together again. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for coming back and for doing this. I look forward to seeing you guys when you bring it all back for us at The Today Show - and hopefully at shows after that.
You were always my favorite New Kid and you always will be. The New Kids were always my favorite band and they always will be, too. xo
Much love,
Tiff
Ps. don’t sweat 40. You’re still incredibly hot
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:31 am
I’m sure you’re gonna kick some ass!
Hope to see you this time (in Europe, though I’m seriously considering traveling to the USA to see you)
I wish you the best of luck!
Love,
Vendulka
Czech Republic
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:39 am
Jon, I’m so happy to hear from you and know that you are as excited about all of this as so many of us are! My whole family loves you- we love all of you
I’m so happy to know you are doing well!! I can’t wait to see you all in concert again!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:40 am
Hi Jonathan
Your back!
Of all the guys its great to see you again! Here’s to a great reunion tour just make sure you get over to the UK! I for one am looking forward to the reunion and seeing you guys back together again! It’s been a long time coming so lets get ready to have a ball!
See you soon xxxxxxx
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 am
Ps. In case you really do read this and want a laugh…
I remembered as a kid often seeing you wear the color, ‘orange’ - and i remember you often mentioned how much you loved strawberry milkshakes.
i wasnt a big fan of the color, orange, but because i knew you loved it, i made my mom buy me nothing but orange shirts for years. i’m not even kidding. and whenever she took me out, i would insist on having a strawberry milkshake, insisting that strawberry was my favrite, even though chocolate was always my favorite. i always had secret hopes that maybe i’d run into you someday and you’de fall in love with me because we had similar ‘interests.’ ha ha ha. my mom still brings these memories up at family holiday gatherings. yes, she really does
oh, and get this, I once fell in love with a sag … and told her that all my life, i knew i would end up with a sag - because of you being my first-ever crush. ha ha ha. totally classic.
I promise not to copycat you and be obsessive anymore. but, listen, if you ever want to go out for a strawberry shake, for humor’s sake … and make my childhood dream come true … PM me
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:05 am
Dear Jonathan,.
Ok, this is silly, but I’m kinda nervous to write this comment…*blush*
Why? Well, ’cause I guess this is the first time I could actually ’say’ something to you! When I saw you on the Today Show I just glowed… (my husband just looked worried - oops). But I was just sooo happy to see you again after 14 years! That’s why I wanted to let you know the Dutch fans, with me as their Leader (LOL), are ready to welcome back our men from the NKOTB!!!!!
Thanx for sharing your thoughts and just wanted to let you know:
“I’m PROUD OF YOU!”
Too bad I cannot be there at the NY show, but I’ll def. be there when you touch ground over here in Europe!!!!! Luv ya! – Jessica”K” 4 eva! - NL
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
HELLO JON!!
I’M SO EXCITED AS YOU ARE AND I HAVE THE FEELING YOU ARE A GREAT GUY NOT ONLY CAUSE YOU ARE A NEW KIDS MEMBER JUST BECAUSE YOUR WORDS AND TREAT TO THE FANS ALWAYS GENTLE AND KNIGHTLY…SORRY IF I DON’T EXPRESS MYSELF GOOD IN ENGLISH CAUSE I’M MEXICAN BUT I’M TRYING TO DO MY BEST, HERE.
I’M SO GLAD YOU ARE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT!! IT WOULDN’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT ANY OF YOU. YOU MUST KNOW NKOTB FANS WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN..WE ARE THE BEST FANS OF THE WORLD AND WE WILL SUPPORT YOU WHATEVER YOU DO!! I HOPE YOU CONSIDER TO COME TO MEXICO, WE’LL BE GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE.
GREETINGS FROM MERIDA, YUCATAN. MEXICO.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:16 am
Dearest Jon,
You have no idea how happy you and your brother Jordan and all the guys have made us since you announced your reunion. We have all matured but like I always tell my friends, I have never had such good memories of happiness and joy since we were “the new kid girls”. YOU actually helped us get through a lot with your love songs and healthy smiles and of course our dreams….most of us are married and have our own families now but we consider all of you part of us and we wish you all the best ( I think I speak for all new kids fans!) we are going to buy a copy of your new CD for all our families! We are here to support you! Pleeeszz come to California! We are waiting for you!!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:16 am
Hello Jonathan!
WOW! It’s more unbelievable that you post than the reunion itself. I’m happy! We are so happy, you can’t even imagine what it means for all of us. I hope you are ready, and don’t worry, everything will be fine. Have faith in yourself, we support you ALL THE WAY! And love you very very much!
Come to Hungary - you didn’t see this part of the world yet,and we are sooooo ready to have you guys here!!!!!
Good luck and best wishes : )
Rita - now from Hungary
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 am
Thank you Jonathan for posting from the heart! It really means the world to us fans just to hear from you. I’m so glad you’re back, can’t wait to hear the new music! Wish you all the best!!
Lots of Love,
Maria
Norway - Europe
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:26 am
Oh, I forgot! Don’t even worry for like a minute or so about turning the big Four-O!!!!! You know, women in their late 20’s / early 30’s JUST LOVE MEN in their late 30’s / early 40’s!!!! Especially if they look as handsome as you do! But I guess you found that out by just reading the threads here on NKOTB.com!
Take care! - Jess.”K” -
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:56 am
Jonathan,
I have been a fan since I was 13. I am quickly approaching 33 (wow!, time flies). I kinda “met” you at a concert when I was 17. I had a sign for you that said, “Happy early Birthday, Jonathan. I love you.” You climbed up to my seat (that was behind the stage) and asked for the sign!:) It had battery operated lights on it (for the candles) 
You made my day! 
I was so excited. I can still vividly describe and replay the moment in my mind and it was 15.5 years ago already! 
The show was in Detroit, at Joe Louis Arena in November (there were 4 shows in a row that time) 
I went to two of them! 
I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I am hoping that you come to Detroit (or nearby). I can now drive myself! 
Hee, Hee. I really would love the chance to get to meet you and say thank you for being such a positive role-model and wonderful person. I met many of my closest friends from being a NKOTB fan. Take care.
:) 
You truly are a sweet person and a blessing!
Love Always,
Tracci in Michigan
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:05 am
I’m so happy you’re back to us!!! Thank you Jon for posting this really nice blog
we’re waiting for you to come back here in Italy! A lot of love is waiting for all of you 
take so much care of you
chiara
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:25 am
Great To Hear from you Jonathan. I have been going crazy since i heard you were coming back. I never got to go to a concert when i was younger, but i am definitely going to go now. I am 35 now, but this really takes me back. The preview of the new song is great. Can’t wait to hear more. Take care and hope to see you all soon.
Leanna
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:10 am
Jonathan,
Kisses and hugs! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule to write to us. Just know that no matter what got you to say yes to a reunion, it makes me feel totally blessed to be a part of it. I am turning 32 and don’t think I feel any older than 16. I am married with 4 kids and have converted them all to NKOTB fans!(Feeling very satisfied with myself ).
My oldest son is named Jonathon and when my husband chose that name, I giggled and thought of you. It fits him, he is now 12, very sweet. Remember that your fans never left you and never will. When you are out there just smile and soak in the love honey! XOXOXO
Jen
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 am
Jonathan, i think you are an amazing person and it’s great that you and the guys are coming back! i have, like everyone else on this site have been going crazy with anticipation for the new kids’ reunion. may 16th seems too long away for me and i live in canada, i won’t get to see you preform like the others
hopefully you will have canadian dates ! i know i will be there for sure!
keep up the good work
lori
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:17 am
Great to hear from u Jonathon,
Even without this site u must have realized that we all never stopped lovin u and believin in u guys! u rock hope 2 c u in oz one day in concert
peace out and much love Tash
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:20 am
btw i’d like to reply to jessicak- NL
i’m in my early 20’s and i think jonathan is DEAD SEXY! he was the first guy i ever noticed..(even if it was on t.v) but every man i have dated since had some sort of quality like him, he has set the mold lol dunno if that’s creepy?? wasnt suppose to be! none the less I LOVE YOU.. if only in my dreams!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:13 am
Dear Jonathan,
Im so glad to have you back and that you made this decision.
I can Imagine that it was not so Easy for you.
I`d like to wish you all the Best.
And thank you that you had said on German TV that you guys will come to Germany.
That had made me feel so Happy.
Im now 34 years old and Im feeling like a Teenager.
Claudia
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:46 am
This is beyond exciting!! My best friend & I went to a zillion of your shows~all the way to D.C. and we live in Alabama! We’re both married now, and we feel 15 again with excitement for your return!!!!You guys rock & we can’t wait to hear more!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:50 am
“Now as I countdown to forty (Yikes!)” Hey now you make counting down to 40 look good!!! You’ve aged wonderfully the years have been very kind to not only you but each of you guys!!!! Never stopped loving you guys, hoping and waiting patiently for this and it is going to be a wonderful ride that I am going to enjoy… Oh and don’t forget Toledo in your “select cities” would love to see you ALL in concert!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:58 am
Jon, great to see you blogging!
1) You’ve made age 40 the new hotness, so don’t worry about the upcoming birthday!
2) You talked to me and my sister at the Today Show on the 4th, and you were so nice and engaging. We really appreciated it.
3) You’re extremely brave for the way you’ve dealt with everything, and please believe there are fans out there who can relate to those issues and are amazed by what you do.
4) As someone who never thought I’d see an NKTOB reunion, this blog entry — and Donnie’s — have particularly made me ridiculously happy. I’m so glad you all are so into this!
5) I’ll be at the Today Show, Zooptopia, AND the Kiss108 concert. Can’t wait to see you guys (again)!!!
6) Did I mention how good you’re looking these days??
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:32 am
Thank you for the message!! It’s very nice to hear from you.
No doubt that New Kids’ reunion has been a dream for me but it’s also true that I never want it without you or any of other members. It could be a little harder for you than for the other guys to decide to get in, since you had been away from musical world, but now you’re here!! Though it’s been so long and each of you have been spending your own lives in your own ways, it seems very natural that you all came back together after these years. And maybe it is even the same for all of us, the fans around the world. I’m so glad being a part of that. Here we go again!!
Enjoy your tour!!
(I hope to see you in Japan!!)
Amy (*^-^*)
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 am
We all thank you!!!!
This is a dream come true to so many. The news of the reunion made so many adult women feel like teenagers again. I’m one of them!!! I’m so happy to be living the NKOTB ‘frenzy’ all over again. Take care of yourself and just do what feels right. We will always love and support you and the rest of the guys. Thanks again for helping us return to our youth.
Lots of love,
Christina
GREECE
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:56 am
This is something I never I would see again…
My favourite boy band back together!!
I want to thank you all for making some many so happy! I was a teenager when you broke up, and sadly you never came to Portugal… So this time I do wish you come for visit… It could be my present… This year I’ll 30 and I’ll celebrate it with a huge party! What better party than a NKOTB concert?
As for your part in the group I would love to hear more singing from you! You have a very beautifull voice…
I want to wish you all the very best and that this album is huge sucess… I listened to single “Click, Click,Click” on you tube and I’ve got say that, in my opinion, this album will be GREAT!
To all of you I send my love and posite energie!
Big kisses,
Cláudia
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 am
Hey Jonathan.
Great to hear from you and I’m happy that you’re having fun. Don’t worry about turning 4-0, you barely look a day older than 30!
This time round I’m definitely old enough to join in the fun (at 4, all i knew was you guys were cools!) fingers crossed, probably plan to flying and attend one of your concerts, coz it’s unlikely you’ll be performing here in Brunei
But one can certainly hope (since you want to see the world!)
Much love from here (even if I might be the only fan in Brunei!!) xoxox
Seryna
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:14 am
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
You guys are the best…you made soo many people sooo happy and your music is the background score to so many lives for so many years.
I am so glad to see you looking so great! I never thought i’d see the day u would come back to the crazy!
Please come to Toronto and London (UK)
Thanks for loving us like we love you!
Love and prayers always!
……Fan forever………….
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:24 am
Jonathan
Thank you for posting your blog…
I am so glad that you made a decision to be back with guys..
the reunion is such dreams come true.
I am looking forward to seeing you here in Japan again!!
Much Love and respect to you
Hiroko
remember…Ages just are number…
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
So you look forward to seeing the world again………, this time through the eyes of a man… All I can say is: I look forward to seeing YOU again… this time trough the eyes of a woman…
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:54 am
I definatly look forward to seeing all of you guys back together again the way you always belong!!!!
I hope you are able to go over seas and see our troops and boost morale….especially since my sister is over there and it would mean a lot to her to be able to see you guys….we never got to go to a concert when we were younger…..
BLOCKHEADS 4EVER!!!!
Bridget from STL
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 am
A reunion wouldn’t be the same if all 5 of you weren’t involved, or if all your hearts weren’t into it. We’re enjoying this, but it’s pretty important to us fans that you are too. It’s great to know you are “absolutely” ready!
Experiencing the NKOTB frenzy as an adult is definitely exciting! Reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, reminiscing about the “good old days”, looking forward to something new…this time with the wisdom to appreciate every second of it. One day we’ll be looking back at these times, saying “remember when”…
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hi Jonathan
Wow 20 years, time has really flown by.
I am so glad you decided to do the reunion and that you are ready. It wouldn’t be the same without you.
By the way, you look great. What ever you are doing, keep it up. You are an amazing person and I can’t wait to see you in concert. Enjoy the tour!
Much love to you and your family.
Jennie
Wauwatosa, WI
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
I am so excited that you guys are back together. I can’t wait til you guys go on tour. I am waiting anxiously. I am 31 and I have been a fan since I was 12 or maybe earlier.
Love and blessings to all of you
melissa
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:28 am
I can’t wait to see you guys live…especially you Jonathan!!! You have been my fave since the beginning and am looking forward to seeing you guys in concert…I grew up in Northern Canada and the closest you guys came to where I grew up was Edmonton (1800 km away), so now, I am in my 30’s, and will make it a priority this year to see you guys, if not in Canada, then in the USA (specifically California where I can kill two birds with one stone, see you guys in concert, and bring my 3 yr old to Disneyland!!!)…I am soooo happy you guys are back, this brings back awesome memories from my teenage years and now, I can relive that feeling…
Thank you again for choosing to do the reunion…
Shauna
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
I’M READY!!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hello,
I am so excited that NKOTB is back and I am so excited to hear your new music!! Rebekah
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Jonathan! You were always my favorite NKOTB–I even married a Jonathan! I’m so glad you guys are back. I couldn’t contain my squealing when I saw you guys on the Today show. I’ll always be a fan. Can’t wait to see you in concert!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hi Jon,
it´s so great to have you back!!!
)
Yes, we are ready! We´re all grown up, we have our own will and we still love you!! (hm… grown up… I feel like 13 again
hihi… my boyfriend is already a bit jelous
because since a few weeks I can´t stop smiling 
hope to see you soon in Vienna/Austria!!
love
Natalie
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Dear Jon,
Hopefully our love and support will be the best way to show you and all the guys, that this reunion was one of the best decisions in your lives.
Wish you happiness, love and success.
Love,
Detti
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Jonathan,
Saw a different light in your eyes on the Today show - whatever it is - it made me smile to see you smiling! You’ve always been my favorite! So glad to see the blog from you and hear that you are excited about this. I’m praying for you guys - that you will ALL have a wonderful, positive experience and that later in life - this will be something you’ll look back on with a smile! I know all of us fans will! I cannot wait for the new music!!! If you want to play all new stuff at the shows - I’m one fan that won’t complain.
God bless you guys!
Love,
Autumn, 32
Nahville, TN
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Jon,
It’s amazing that you can still get the heart pounding after all these years!!! I am so excited that you guys are going back on tour. I never was able to go to a concert back in the day so I will DEFINITELY be there for this one. So don’t forget the NKOTB diehards up here in the Pacific Northwest!!! Seattle adores New Kids. (Okay, maybe me too!:))
PS- You were always my favorite.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
OMG!!!!!!! JON!!!! sigh….
You all have put a permanent smile on my face since April 4th, and my husband is getting a little peeved at me.. He says I don’t smile for him that way. Just his imagination I’m sure! At any rate, he’ll get over it lol
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I’m so happy all of you guys agreed to a reunion! It’s well overdue! I love you guys!
Take care!
Jennifer
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Hey Jonathan,
You definitely made the right choice, the group would not be complete without you.
I have been waiting for this reunion for so long, this is great ! Though I was a little disapointed with the timing of your anouncement:( ,because one week earlier I WAS in NYC for holiday (I live in The Netherlands !). That would be a dream come true, being there at the same time, I know I would have been standing there too, welcoming you back! Unfortunately I was already back home. But thanks to the internet I saw everything almost live on youtube..and later of course on this GREAT site.
Anyway, good that you decided to come along with the rest of the guys. THANKS!
Can’t wait to see you all perform again !
Lots of love,
Sharon
The Netherlands
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Hey Jonathan,
YES WE ARE READY, EVERYONE IS READY SO PLEASE DONT MAKE US WAIT ANY LONGER!
This is sooooooo exciting!!! I look forward to seeing you in concert and I am happy that you want to come back and perform for us! I will always be a fan! I hope you will be touring soon and please make a visit to maine, we love you up here!!!!
lOVE YOU LOTS!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Jonathan,
I’m so glad that you’ve decided to join the reunion. I’m looking forward to catching a few shows on the upcoming tour. I will keep all of you in my prayers as you embark on this newest journey and I wish you all the best. I hope the reunion tour is all you can imagine and more.
~Emily
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Jonathan,
I am so glad that you finally posted something on the page! I was missing you already. I have more or less kept up with what/how you guys have been doing and I have to admit, while I never in a zillion years thought it would happen, I always wished that you guys would get back together.
Back in the day, I had an opportunity to meet your mother at the concert I went to in Miami, August 12th, 1990. What a lady! I also met Jordan in 1999, I will never forget how nice it was for him to “worry” that I had been waiting over 5 hours to see him. And he was so gracious in talking to me for over 30 minutes!
(~Blushes, w/o shame~)
I remember as an 11-year-old kid begging my mom to take me to the “kid’s houses” and all, as I had the great fortune to have been living in Boston when all the New Kids phenomenon took off. My sister went to the same school Joe did, (actually, she was in second grade the year he left! Yes, I got to see him in one of the school shows). I recently found out that for 5th grade, I went to the same school he went to for kindergarten! YAY!
Ever since I found out about your disability (is it ok to call it that, or does it offend you? - I hope not, at any rate, please let me know) on Oprah, I was so profoundly moved at the courage that you have exhibited all these years, including those when you went on tour as New Kids on the Block.
You see, I was born with Spina Bifida and am wheelchair-bound. Almost a year ago I was diagnosed with clinical depression. The reasons for the depression diagnosis, I suppose, are irrelevant and frankly, too long a story to tell on here. Anyway, I was telling you all this stuff because while I cannot fully know what you must go through in a panic attack, I can kinda understand, having depression and all. And I think that makes you so brave - to have had to deal with this - even as you had no idea what was happening to you.
It’s going to be a year (”officially”, although I have been depressed for more than 5) and I still cannot deal with this “thing” in a good way. I have more bad days than I would like. I don’t feel “brave”. Buuuuut,
I look at you and how awesome you look today (in more ways than simply because you have the panic attacks under control
(OMG, if my boyfriend read this…) and it gives me hope that maybe I can get there eventually, and shine as you are right now.
I would give anything to meet you and the rest of the guys. But I would love to have the opportunity to tell you in person how the news of your well-being made my day -heck- my YEAR! You seem to be such an incredible and sensitive person. I applaud your courage to show everyone that you can overcome anything. What an awesome example to the rest of us.
I am looking forward to what’s to come for you guys. I know that it will be phenomenal. Please let the other guys know that while I have not written posts on all the blogs (I think I have written Donnie and Danny) I wish them all the luck in the world and a premature congratulations for a job well done. You all have talent to spare and I never doubted for a second that you would get an awesome chance to prove it.
If you would like to get in touch with me, (I HOPE you might!) I have a myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/astraeadinlas, You might like to read my blogs…maybe? I write a lot about my life, my pet Yorkie (”Kiwi”), etc…Or maybe look at my art. Whatever you want.
Or you can send me a message through nkotb.com, I am sure.
Here’s sayin’: “See you later, and hope that we keep in touch!”
Hugs and kisses,
Pao
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Well. It has finally happened. I cannot believe you guys are coming back! I am so happy and proud of you for doing this! I, personally, cannot wait to see you again on stage and performing again. It is a dream come true!
Thank you for the message and know that whatever you do…..I am behind you 100%. I can’t wait to see you. I feel like I am 15 again (I am MUCH older now) and am so excited.
I AM READY!!!!
NEW KIDS FOREVER!!!!!
Love you guys and thanks for making this fans dreams come true!!!
Eden
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I have always been a fan of NKOTB, I love your music, even the very first album. I think Popsicle has alwasy been my favorite. I dont think any your loyal fans care that you have grown older, you have aged very nicely, and you guys were, for a lot of us, our first loves. It is so nice to see you all again, and I have said this earlier, but You guys have to come to Oregon. I dont care where, but you have to come. You guys came when I was 14, I think 1990 or 91 and I couldnt go because I wasnt 16 yet, but I am alot older now and I want that experience, even if it is 20 years later. Love ya Guys.
Angeline
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Those of us fans who have been waiting for this since rhe day you guys split are more then eager to see what is in store!!!! YOU truly are my favorite band of all time and I cant wait to hopefullly see you guys in concert ONCE more!!! NKOTB forever
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I just wanted to say that I have been a huge New Kids fan for many years and have been waiting for this day for a long time. Many people have said this and I will agree, you guys are bringing back happy, carefree memories for many of us and I think that’s the greatest part of this process. I can’t wait to see you in concert!! By the way, Jonathan, you look AMAZING and age certainly agrees with you!
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Jonathan, you’re such an inspiration to me. Thanks for being the wonderful person you are.
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Good luck!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Hey Jonathan,
Am so glad that NKOTB is back!!! am so excited. I had just turned on the tv to NBC. and to my surpise i seen my NLOTB come out and telling the world that you guys have comeback together. I had just about died in my living room hearing. I said the rumors are ture you guys totally made my day. I have three boys and i have the younger 2 boys who are 6 and 41/2 already trying to do the dance moves and they love all the songs. But anyways am glad to hear from you. and btw in which you have already heard this but am going to say it anyway.” if this is what 40 looks like, then damn SIGN ME UP!!!! woo woo woo.
hug and kisses
Jody
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Jonathan I am so greatful and I am so happy you guys are back togehter:-)
I love you guys and thank you guys for what you do:-)
I for one am so very happy you guys are coming back:-)
I love you all so much:-)
I hope you have so much fun:-)
Love always Andi:-)
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
OH! Thank you sooo much Jon for your heartfelt words. Again, like many, this is a dream come true and YOU helped make it happen. I thought you would never return to the spotlight considering how much you had been through ” back in the day.” I imagine it must have been like torture and your courage to return to it all is inspirational and admirable! YOU are a strong man!!
And I can’t help but also notice how great you look. You look better than ever! As my 21 year old little brother (who is also a fan) said, “I hope I can look like that when I’m 40.”
Welcome back! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!! We will make it worth your while! I’ll be supporting and loving NKOTB forever!!!!
Love, Roma
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Hi Jonathon,
I’m so excited to hear that you are back. I feel so rejuvenated!!!!
I saw you interview with Oprah for the first time a couple of days ago. My heart sank, seeing you so nervous. I just wanted to cry for all that you’ve been through. I feel bad for never realizing the anxiety problems you were dealing with, I just thought you were the shy quiet one. I can’t imagine what it must of felt like to perform night after night for us. Let me just tell you THANK YOU for sticking with it!
You have always been my favorite “kid” and now to see you as a grown “man”. What more is there to say besides…….WOW!!!!!!!!
I think I have been smiling since April 4th when I heard about the reunion. My cheeks are actually starting to hurt :), but it’s a good thing.
I can’t wait for the tour to start, it’s been all I’ve been able to think about. You all grown up, me all grown up!!!!
We were definately ready for you to come back. This couldn’t have happened at a better time. I hope I have a chance to meet you this time around.
Love always,
Becky
mushipea@yahoo.com
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Jonathan,
You are a sweetheart and the fans love to hear from you! You guys are all real, down to earth, and genuine and that comes across to the fans and the world! I love you and can’t wait to hear your voice on the new tracks and see you in concert, and hopefully meet you backstage! You are an inspiration to me because you are able to show that you are vulnerable sometimes! NKOTB fan forever!
LOVE, Natalie, age 30, myspace.com/natalieevon
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Yay! I, for one, am very glad you guys are back. I can honestly say you guys were my first favorite musical group/act! :). I remember trying to mimick the dance moves..and singing your songs..and wishing you all would come to my hometown so you could be my boyfiends!! ( hey i was really young-5-ish?-give me a break..haha) Of, course that wasn’t going to happen so to make me feel better my mom got me a belt with all your faces on it….and I still have it today!!
Anywho-you guys are awesome for coming back. I’m really excited to hear the new material-and to also hear some of your older hits, again. And about turning 40- 1. Age is nothing but a number 2. 40 is the new 20…live it up
3. You are HOTT-that’s right…you get the double-t….there you go-you can stride into 40 knowing your fans think your the hottest thing this side of the sun!
Take care, and have fun performing again!
-Andrea
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm
hello jon!!
hola!!
i’m gaby from mexico. i’m so glad you feel so good about this project it wouldn’t be the same without you. i got the feeling you are a very gentle and knightly man, how to treat fans and i like that in a person. i’m ready to see you guys in action like the old days. you must be ready cause a lot of fans are getting together in the web to chat and share our memories when new kids on the block ruled the world.
long life the block!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Thank You Jonathan, we’re all so happy that you’re ready, your fans are definitely ready all over the world, I know your Australian ones are.
Hey what’s wrong with turning 40?, all the best people are turning 40 this year- me, you, Kylie Minogue, Howard Donald(take that)just to name a few. I’ll be there before you though(like this Sunday the 27th)lol.
It’s great to hear from you,I’ve been off here for a few days due to my course work and I come in to find that my fave NKOTB member has posted, woo hoo, great early birthday present.
Love from Hazel in Australia
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Are you ready for me??!??!??
im sure that clever come back has been iterated already…but its cute!
im so excited.
i was a die hard fan(my posters have come down in recent years, due to the boyfriend requesting nicely…lol, j/k). i still have all the video tapes, and recent ipod dl’s of your #1 hits![of course they're all #1's to me!:)]
I’m excited and am hoping to get tickets to the show near my hometown…i am willing to travel if you guys don’t hit near Seattle!
PLEASSSSE COME TO SEATTLE!!!
Peace Love and hugzzzzzzzzzz.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:50 am
We are so grateful to you for making this reunion a reality, for being a part of it, I’m sure that it means alot to you to come back and do it again, But it means the world to us, we have been waiting (mostly patiently LOL) for so long and you could not have chosen a better time in the lifespans of your fans to come back. We are ready, have been ready for years and we can’t wait to show you the support that the blockheads have always been famous for giving you.
Jen
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:51 am
Hi, Jon its me North Carolina, remember me from Jordans street team party in Orlando Florida in 2006? You kept calling me NC lol, i really enjoyed meeting you and i hope to finally get to see all 5 of you guys in concert. Please come to NC because you know We Are Ready! Love Annie
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:43 am
OMG!! You have no idea how much crap I took at school for loving you. But it was all worth it and now that I’m 34, I find myself taking crap again for telling all my adult friends how I would love to see you again in person. But again it is worth it. Just yesterday I was playing texas holdem at the casino and a guy next to me was talking about you guys and how he was actually singing ill be loving you forever in his car and when he realized it he was embarressed and I thought that was so funny!! Anyway, I LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!!! You are truely an amazing person. At the last concert I seen you at, It was in Oklahoma City, and I could see backstage from my seat and I seen you come off stage and you just looked spent and I felt so sorry for you because it was then that I realized what you must be going through every single night. So I want to let you know your appreciated and loved. Thank you so much for everything.
Love,Melinda
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
my dear Jonathan
I’m so happy for u, because you feel happy…I love your smille
that love you felt, that was the prove you and the other guys leave one singular love in all of us. You are, was, and will the best part on my life cause you are like an old friend, you leave in my life good moments with my pals, good memories in my heart, in my 11 you were my knigth with britness armour my prince charmed, now in my 30 you’re the most beautiful hazel eyes that i never seen in my whole life, my love always for you. Thanx for all the dreams Jonathan.
KCT FROM MEXICO
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:49 am
Jonathan…. It was an honor to meet you after 20 years of admiring you from a distance. You make me proud of all you have overcome. You stand behind me when I fall. Don’t ask why we love you just know we do. I know you are just a man all of you are 5 kids we fell for in Jr. High that have moved on to 5 men we have hung around just to answer the question what’s next. Well it will take us 20 years to get over the year NKOTB came back ct claim what is rightfull theirs… the fans, the music, and the Damn Stage. Congradulations…PS don’t skip out on your hometown fans like you did at kiss 108.
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:47 am
We love you Jonathan and it wouldn’t be a reunion without you, welcome back. hope to see you in Seattle. take care
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 am
Dear Jonathan!
Don’t worry, we all are with you and I’m crossing my fingers for having much more fun for you than you use to have 20 years ago. Let it be the greatest reunion ever in musical industry! I hope it really is and I’m convinced that it’s worth it. Seeing all fans once again, feel that power of love and huge excitement.
From the bottom of my heart I wish you all the best
Best wishes, Kinga, Poland :*
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:23 am
Thanks for showing your love…u look amazing…..can’t wait to see you and the guys…we missed u!
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Hi Jonathan! I am so happy to hear from you. I was worried about you after watching you on the Today show. You looked so nervous. I was hoping that you were/are okay about this reunion. I’m sure it’s still hard for you, but all of your fans appreciate it. I know I do! It’s taken a lot of courage for you to overcome your fears. I respect you for that. I cannot wait to see you all for the 4th time. I’m so happy you’re all together again! My best to you, your family and all the guys. LOVE YOU ALL!
~Mindy
St. Louis, MO
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I am so thrilled to see that you all have come to your senses and are getting back together. It is a dream to have my daughter look up to a group like I did. You have had your ups and downs but you belong on stage and I cannot wait to see you all. Your true fans will wait…. Remember “Just do it” …..:)
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
don’t worrh John we are all a bit older now
We still love ya and we will be there for ya!!
Ally
Albany, NY
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Hey Jon, Your true fans have always been here and always will and don’t worry about turning 40 ~ your fans have all aged with you : )
can’t wait to see you in the bay area!!!
Tracie, BAY AREA, CA
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I think it is great that you are all back together. It is going to be great, can’t wait to see you!!! xxx
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hey Jonathan! One of your long time fans from the island of Barbados. Sure you’re older now but guess what? So are we (Yikes!!!). So great to see you all together again, even knowing that so much must have happened over these last years, the way I feel it’s like I’m a teenager again. Love you guys. Whoohoo!!!
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:01 pm
please let me know when you come around Hudson WI!!!!!!!!Luv ya,dana
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:25 pm
HI JONATHAN!!!
AND WELCOME BACK!!!
SWEET KISSES FROM MEXICO
AND GOOD BLESS YOU 4EVER.
ITS SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!!
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Hi Jonathan!
It’s wonderful to have you back! The music industry really needs you guys right now. The group is back together for a reason, and I want you to know we will all be cheering you on! Have fun on stage using the talent God gave you. PLEASE come to St. Louis. We will welcome you with open arms! God Bless You!
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Jon..I truly felt for you after I saw you on Oprah. Never had any idea that you were so affected by it all. That is why it is even more special that you are doing this. Thank you a million times for completing the group! You are doing a great thing for us all.
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hi Jonathan!
This is so exciting,I’m so glad you guys are back! Can’t wait till you come to Chicago! I have been waiting for 20 years to see you guys and I don’t want to miss this oportunity.
Jonathan you, Jordan, Danny, Joe, and Donnie have made this 30 year old woman very very happy and I can’t thank you enough for getting back together. I’ve loved you from the beginning and I’ll love you till the end.
Jen
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Hi Jonathan!
Thanks for making me feel like a teenager again! My days as a teenage fan at your shows are some of my fondest memories. Now at 31, I can hardly wait to
see you guys on tour this summer. It has been way too long!
Love you guys!
Laura
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Hi Jonathan, just thought I would blog you once more and wish you a good night and sweet dreams…
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Hi Jonathan!
It’s wonderful to see you back! The music industry really needs you guys right now, and you got back together for a reason. Enjoy yourself on stage using the talent God gave you. Me and everyone else will be cheering you on! Please come to St. Louis. We will welcome you with open arms. God Bless You!
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I decided to read your blog and then wait a few days to respond to it (and let what you posted really SINK IN). I don’t know why I waited so long to respond since there are quite a few responses already posted. You really have quite a few fans (just in case you haven’t noticed). I thought that if I gave it some time, inspiration would strike. I’m really glad that you decided to reunite with the rest of the group! I’m sorry that it didn’t happen sooner but I guess that when the timing’s right, things fall into place.
It sounds like it’s going to be an interesting tour! I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us fans. Even if everyone’s a little bit older this time around. How is this tour going to be different from the ones in the past? How weird is it that people still know who you are after all this time? Twenty years is a really long time. It’s scary how fast time flies!
If 40 seemed to sneak up on you, how did you deal with turning 30 or even 35? Was there a point in time when you realized that you were getting older? I remember hitting 25 and thinking I can’t be this old, I haven’t even started doing half the things that I wanted to by this point in my life. As 30 rapidly approaches, I’ve realized that I need to simply live life and roll with the punches. Are there any regrets?
Take care and I can’t wait to see you along with the rest of the guys in New York City on May 16th!
Shannon
April 24th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Hi,dear Jonathan
Iam Your big,polish fan.Are you going to visit us?Your polish ,loyal, loving and supportive fans are waiting impatiently for NKOTB.Your reunite is absolutely fantastic, and at the more than right time.We were ready, we are ready, and of course we will always be ready for you!!!!When I was 12 years old I promised mysself,that I have to meet you one day, no matter how old I will be,(I thought even if I am 30,you know for 12 years old girl someone who is 30 is old fossil).OMG Iam 30 now, and so what, nothing!!!My life is just perfect I’ m a very happily married woman, I have two beautiful, healthy children, very fine job, and I have my old,only my, big dream to come true.TO BE ON NKOTB’ s CONCERT.So please, help me to fulfill my heart’s desire.It ’s really important to me.Wow You are my dream, for me you always were like the most beautiful dream.So take care,have lots of fun, and schedul Poland in your tour calendar,please!
Monika from Poland
April 24th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Wauw…just wauw was what i thought when i read online that you where comingback.
I thought it was a joke first cause we really never have heard ever again of you as a group.
I always found it great to hear or see something from you as the person him self that was doing his thing.
But on the other site as they all doing their things great and fun having their never going to be a change they come back i thought then.
All other groups has been rejoin after a couple of years somethimes months and you all didnt.
Gosh lives hard then when you did love the group so much and having your cute favorite where you dream of and thinking.
When i saw you on internet at the todayshow you all look verry good and relaxed enjoing the moment.
For all of you the years have been so good for you,you wont say you are 40.
So definatly you all look like you are ready.
Well i was already ready years ago hoping that the BIG comeback would come.
Enjoy everything now more,now you know what you will going to do and nowing what will happen.
Years ago you didn’t realise that or even didn’t know what will become of the group.
So enjoy it all and take a moment once a day or so to think of it all.
THank God you are able to do this all.
I sure will buy your cd when it comes out in the Netherlands.
And i think a poster will do to.
I hope you will stay for a reall long time now.
Big hugs,Good luck and Enjoy!
April 24th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Hi There Jonathan!
Believe me this is as surreal for us as it is for you (okay maybe its a wee bit more surreal for you) Here I was in New Zealand minding my own business,enjoying a well deserved summer holiday and planning a trip at the end of this year to Europe when the first murmmerings began (as they had several times before)about a possible reunion, but this time with a difference…several people got in contact and there was a definate buzz,the web address had been sold…stories had been leaked and there were swift denials and confusing innuendo..all very exciting stuff.
I am so glad this has all come together and that you are reuniting YAY!!
I am hoping that with any luck some of your tour dates will coincide with my trip xfingers crossedx(somehow I think i may have to do a reshuffle, it will be worth it I’m sure) I might see you around =)
I just wanted to say Welcome Back we have missed you and can’t wait to see you again. Just know that we do care and and we are still here to support you not judge you,I am so proud of you for being so open about your struggles with anxiety that was a brave thing to do and I appreciate it (ok I said it…i wasn’t going to but i have to be honest *hug*)
Love and Hugs always
Rachael
p.s luckily we are all getting older so its all relative really, im 34 now
April 24th, 2008 at 6:42 am
I just wanted to wish all of you a happy New Kids on The Block Day!!!!!!!! Great to have you guys back!
Wendy
April 24th, 2008 at 7:40 am
<3 u sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
April 24th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Hey Jonathan!
It’s good to have you guys back. I kinda always had a feeling one day this would happen. I admire you for your courage for coming back especially since what you went through. You are conquering your fear which is going to make you a stronger person. San Francisco and (me) are very excited to see you guys again in concert after all these years!
God Bless,
Suzan
April 24th, 2008 at 8:20 am
These will be the best years yet. and turning 40 well it will be great too.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:36 am
We love you all so very much, and for so many reasons. We’ll continue to be here to support you guys every step of the way!!!
Glad you’re back!
Emily
April 24th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Hey Jonathan!
I am hoping you actually read this because I want to share something very personal with you… something I have always wanted to let you know.
During the height of your fame (my high school years), I began suffering from severe depression and anxiety. I had been a fan of yours since the beginning, but during that season of my life I had a hard time enjoying anything at all… with the exception of the New Kids on the Block. You, to be specific. When those dark days seemed never-ending and my bedroom was my only refuge, I would stare at pictures of you. I never could explain it. There was something in your eyes, your smile. Something so calming and peaceful. There was a light there that I wanted/needed so badly. A connection. Maybe a recognition. When I felt at the end of my rope, I looked into your eyes through posters and gained strength from you. Though that may seem pathetic to some, I know that you understand the feelings I am talking about. When the outside world seemed so ugly and uncaring, there was you. You gave me hope.
I have always wanted to share this with you to show you the tremendous impact that you had on your fans… on me. You may not have realized how much of an impact you had while you were flying all over the world and losing track of time due to such a crazy schedule, but let me be the one to tell you. Thank you for unknowingly helping me through a very difficult time in my life. Your voice/song was my best sleeping pill; your eyes and smile better than any sedative. Thank you for coming forward with the difficulties that you have experienced. You are an inspiration to everyone. Thank you for being such a wonderful man!
Thank you, also, for coming back. My family (husband, 1 son, and 3 daughters) and I are looking forward to coming to see you guys in concert. When you come to Tennessee just remember that there is someone in the audience who thinks the world of you for reasons more than just a typical person.
“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you
strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy.”
Tammy
teeshelly@comcast.net
April 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Hi Jonathan!
It’s wonderful to have you back! The music industry really needs you guys right now. The group is back together for a reason, and I want you to know we will all be cheering you on! Enjoy yourself on stage using the talent God gave you. PLEASE come to St. Louis. We will welcome you with open arms. God Bless You!
April 24th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
This is so exciting. I’m so glad that you are “absolutely” ready for round 2 because I sure am. This is going to be so much fun! I get to hang out with old and new friends that are very much fans of NKOTB. It is always stimulating to meet other fans because they are very excited and enthusiastic as I am. I’m looking forward to seeing your guys perform. I admire you for conquering your fear that in itself is inspiring to me.
Thankyou for this gift you guys have given us.
Smile,
An-g
April 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I have an especially deep admiration for you Jon. I don’t know you personally, but silly as it may seem, I am proud of what you are doing. I almost envy you for standing up to your fear. Something I haven’t been so accomplished in doing. You are an inspiration to me and I want to thank you for that.
I must add, I can’t believe the way you look! All the New Kids are still handsome, but you actually look even better now. I mean, if everyone aged the way you do, there would be no fear of getting older.
I am so glad you guys have decided to do this. I am 31 years old now, and this whole things has brought me back to the good ol days
You and Donnie were always my 2 favorites. I have pics of when I was a little girl, standing by my huge Donnie and Jon posters. Really put a smile on my face to find these. Wasn’t a single girl out there that didn’t have a favorite new kid or 2 plastered all over their bedroom wall. I heard the clip of click, click, click and I think it is awesome. Do you think you guys ever make it out to Los Angeles?
April 24th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Hey Jonathan! Honestly, I said the same thing to myself about the reunion. But to tell you the truth…I couldnt be more excited (even though I was only like 9 or 10 when you guys first started). You guys were the ultimate ‘boy band’ back in the day and I cant wait to see you all show the critics what you MEN can do now! =] By the way…you look good for turning 40!
MelanieJo
April 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Jonathan, all I can say is THANK YOU! Thank you for making this dream come true for so many people, including me! I cannot wait to see all of you again on stage, and I hope that this time around, I get to tell you what you and the rest of the group have meant to me all these years. Jonathan, you look amazing (40? would never have guessed it), you are still just as sweet and humble as I remember, and I sincerely hope to one day meet you, shake your hand, perhaps give you a hug, capture the moment on film, and fulfill another of my life dreams. Can you tell that I have a special place in my heart for you in particular? You and the guys are truly amazing, and you can see how much you are loved by one of the most diehard groups of fans I have ever seen. I’m so proud and excited to be a part of all this! I feel like I’m 16 all over again! Take care Jonathan and see you guys soon in NYC!!!
Debbie…a lifelong fan!
April 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
One more thing…DON’T FORGET TO COME TO TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA! We are MORE than ready up here!!!
Debbie
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 24th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Jonathan,
I had the honor to meet you at the Today Show. Thank you so much for being such a sweet guy and posing for a picture. I still can’t believe how cold and wet it was out that day.
Thank you so much for having the strength to do this reunion. You are truly a special person.
You make 40 look real good.
See you again at the Today show on the 16th and Zootopia on the 17th!!!
Best Wishes!!!
Carla in NJ
April 24th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hi Jonathan glad that you guys are back together and really excited for your new CD to come out. Am just wondering if there is any concert dates for CANADA?????? because CANADA loves you and everyone else.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Jonathan
I can’t believe that you guys are back. I live south of Pittsburgh Pa and when I heard about the reunion I immediately changed my schedule and drove to NYC to see you on the Today’s show. I’m so glad that I did! My dream finally came true, after all of these years I finally got to meet you. You were so sweet and nice just like I knew you would be. I was decked out in my vintage Jonathan Knight t’shirt. You hugged me and kissed me on the cheek and posed for a pic. I just wanted to let you know how much that meant to me. You are the sweetest most handsome man I ever met! I can’t wait to see you guys perform May 16th.
Love, Kerry
April 24th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I decided to read your blog and then wait a few days to respond to it (and let what you posted really SINK IN). I don’t know why I waited so long to respond since there are quite a few responses already posted. You really have quite a few fans (just in case you haven’t noticed). I thought that if I gave it some time, inspiration would strike. I’m really glad that you decided to reunite with the rest of the group! I’m sorry that it didn’t happen sooner but I guess that when the timing’s right, things fall into place.
It sounds like it’s going to be an interesting tour! I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us fans. Even if everyone’s a little bit older this time around. How is this tour going to be different from the ones in the past? How weird is it that people still know who you are after all this time? Twenty years is a really long time. It’s scary how fast time flies!
If 40 seemed to sneak up on you, how did you deal with turning 30 or even 35? Was there a point in time when you realized that you were getting older? I remember hitting 25 and thinking I can’t be this old, I haven’t even started doing half the things that I wanted to by this point in my life. As 30 rapidly approaches, I’ve realized that I need to simply live life and roll with the punches. Are there any regrets?
Take care and I can’t wait to see you along with the rest of the guys in New York City on May 16th!
April 24th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I have been a block head since the beginning. I listened to your albums ever since, even when everyone laughed. I have EVERY teen magazine that you guys appeared in from 89-92. I have the dolls, puzzles, pins, posters and anything else I could get my hands on with my allowance. I am so excited to have you guys back “in my life.” Can’t wait to see you in concert. Please come to Colorado!!!!!!!! Can’t wait for the new album.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
HEY JONATHAN, We love you! PLEASE make your own MYSPACE PAGE!!!!!!!!! We want to send you love everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, NATALIE
myspace.com/natalieevon
April 24th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Hey Jonathan! Just wanna say…I AM READY!!! I’ll be seeing you at the Today Show!
Love always and forever, Karen AKA~SweetLeaf AKA~MizzBiscuit
April 24th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Hi again Jonathan,just wanted to let you know that you have Jonathan’s Angels here and in NKOTBfans.com and we’d LOVE it if you could stop by and say HI, we don’t bite(unless you want us to;D lol).
I AM REMEMBERING THE ANZACS TODAY 25TH APRIL, they are the brave men & women who fought to keep Australia and NZ free. LEST WE FORGET!!!!!
Wanna come and celebrate my 40th with me on Sunday?, it would be the best present ever. Hey a woman can dream can’t she lol?
Once again THANK YOU for coming along for the reunion tour.
April 24th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
You know what… to be honest I feel a little bit like an idiot. Here I am a 30 something year old lady and I am replying to a my teeniebopper websitesite I feel like a total idiot. But anyway, are you guys only going to do concerts in the northeast???? I don’t mean to sound like a total *itch but I just feel like you shouldn’t claim a come back if you can’t give other sections of the country the same fairness… whatever anyway I do feel like a dumba** for this but I would like to have a chance to listen to your knew music I just feel like it has been sooooooooo prolonged!!! Love you guys and I do wish you all the best of luck!!!! Lorraine
April 24th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
I meant to say say NEW not KNEW
April 25th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Atlanta wants NKOTB! Bert at Q100 is right…. you will be amazed at what type of following and fans you still have here in the south.
I wish you all the luck!
jen
April 25th, 2008 at 7:22 am
YES!YES! AND YES! we are definately ready… and this time we have our own money to spend on NKOTB stuff (hahaha)… Don’t forget your fans up north! Come to Vancouver, BC!
April 25th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Dear Jonathan:
You don’t have idea how happy it feels to hear from you, i’m so glad to have you back and that you made this decision
All the fans was waiting for these reunion and finally happen!!!
You are a kind soul, a giver of smiles, you are irreplaceable, you are amazing.
Love,
Silvia
San José, Costa Rica
silena88@yahoo.com
April 25th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Hi Jonathan
Just wanted to hi & ask you when is the album going to be out?
April 25th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Jon my real name is Kevin O’Brien and I just wanted to let you know that a couple of years back I watched the E!! True Hollywood Story and I just wanted to say that I respect you’re courage given all that you’ve been through. You’ve made mountains you’ve had to climb look like ant hills in my eyes. Not because it was easy but because you survived. I do music as well and find myself not only having mild anxiety onstage but I’m also on medication for both depression and anxiety in my everyday life and will most likely have to be on it for the rest of my life. Depression and anxiety don’t discriminate and it’s never anything to be shameful about because no matter what we do or who we are we’re all human. I honestly respect [despite how tough it must be at times] how candid you are about everything. God Bless You and Yours…1
Peace and Respect,
Kevin O’Brien [Shaymin]
shaymin1.obrien@gmail.com
myspace.com/shaymin
April 25th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I cannot believe that there is going to be a reunion tour. I am so very excited. Jonathan has been my idol since I was 16 years old. I am now 34 years old and I am still getting butterflies in my stomach just thinking about the chance to get see him again in concert. This would be the perfect birthday present. My birthday is on May 10th. Jonathan I would give anything for the opportunity to hear from you or see you for my birthday. It would be adream come true. I love all the other guys as well…They are absolutely amazing. I will keep hangin’ tough and waiting for you guys to come to Tampa. All the best of luck. Love you guys…Your #1 fan forever
April 25th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I didn’t see any comments yesterday on how it was April 24th—-Happy Belated New Kids on the Block Day!!!! It is the 19th annual!!! Much love to everyone!!
April 25th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Jon -
It was great to read your blog. I too am also excited to see what you all will be doing know that you are men, have grown, and all have families. People say that you will not be able to perform like you used to……. but I believe that you will.
I am so excited about the upcoming album as well as the tour. I live in Hawaii because my husband is military, but I told him that if the tour does not bring you to Hawaii I will fly to where I need to go to see you all again. I have been to about six or seven concerts and I am looking forward to seeing you all again.
It is great to have this opportunity, and I look forward to maybe meeting you all this time.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Still loving you all….
Toni
April 25th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Thank you so much for this. I can remember as a girl knowing in my heart, that one day I would be Mrs. Johnathon Knight,and then as a more mature teenager (16-18) that I would love just to meet you, and have some FUN. Now as a married woman, the teenager feelings have been put to rest, but it feels good to have the giddy puppy love feeling again. I love that you put a blog up for us to read, and that you are ready for this. Your fans have always been ready for it. As a girl I did not get to see you in concert for lack of funds, you can bet that the I will be there front row this time, screaming just like I would have as a 13 year old girl. Thank you for taking me back to a time when there were no adult responsibilities and all I was thinking about was when I could get the next great picture of you. By the way, don’t worry about turning 40, You look amazing still, and have no worries in that department. Dizzy21712@yahoo.com.
April 25th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Oh my gosh! I’m in. I’m actually writing back to Jonathan. Never in a million years when I was 13 years old did I ever think I’d get the chance to talk to Jonathan or any of the guys for that matter. See how great the internet is and how far we’ve come. It blows my mind…but NKOTB getting back together blows my mind more. You guys are SO AWESOME! I feel like a little girl again…giddy and dreamy just hearing your name. You know what’s even MORE AWESOME…you guys took the time out of your rehearsal yesterday to talk with Tracey from The Bert Show at All the Hits Q100 for all of the fans in Atlanta and worldwide. Besides the fact that is was amazing to hear what you guys were up to and to hear you talk so candidly it reminded everyone what a GREAT group of guys you really are and how down to earth you are and how you love and appreciate and give back to all of your fans all the time. That’s what made you so awesome the first time around and it’s that exact charm that’s going to make your fans swoon over you this time. I know we’re all in a different place right now and we’ve all done some growing but you guys will always bring out the little girl in all of us. Thank you so much for being you and for being great artists!!!!! I can’t wait to see you in concert in Atlanta (hope that’s soon) and I would love the opportunity to meet you guys and have a drink or something one time. Hey, we’re all adults this time. We can do that now!!
You’re the BEST!!!! Jonathan, you will always rock my world (just don’t tell my husband ;)!!!!
April 25th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hi Jon ! It’s so good to see you again ! after all these years , I thought I would never see you again but you came back with your courage and kindness.! I loved the today show, you were so cute!!. Didn’t know you were like a good “Bordeau” wine through these years!!, more & more delicious with age.! I hope you will come , you and your posse in France, again. I know that you have a lot of fans there who didn’t forget you. So don’t forget us too!!!. For now, it’s so amazing to see you guys again, I was so thrilled when I saw you after you left 14 years ago. But didn’t know you were still single, Jon. I hope you will find that big love you’re searching for and that will bring to you happiness and serenity and maybe a family too. until then I wish you and the kids the best of luck with your comeback and, have a great time with your tour!. I stay tunned and kiss you goodbuy. see you later!. Sabrina from Metz, France.
April 25th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Dear Jonathan:
You don’t have idea how happy it feels to hear from you, i’m so glad to have you back and that you made this decision
All the fans was waiting for these reunion and finally happen!!!
You are a kind soul, a giver of smiles, you are irreplaceable, you are amazing.
Love,
Silvia
San José, Costa Rica
silena88@yahoo.com
April 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Jon!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO The “shy” guy! You’re as adorable as ever! I’m 33 and have been a HUGE fan ever since I was 15! I’m so glad you guys are coming back! You have no idea how excited I am! WOW….look forward to hearing more from you!
Love ya
Rachael
Atlanta, GA
April 25th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Jonathon hello!!!! Thank you so much for writing such a heartfelt message and welcome back!!! I am very excited to hear that you are ready.
god bless
cj
April 25th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hello Jon I am so happy you’re back, your reunion is making a lot of people happy! You’ve all worked really hard for your success and you deserve the warmest welcome back, you have a lot of loyal fans out there…and well here. Take care and I hope to see you touring in UK very very soon! Hx
April 25th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Me again, I couldn’t find your brother’s blog so just want to pass on my welcome back and best wishes to Jordan. My faves were always Donnie and Joey but now I totally love you both toooo! Hx
April 25th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Hi Jonathan,
I’m thrilled you have decided to do the reunion. I want to thank you for the great memories I have of growing up being a fan of NKOTB and going to your concerts with my big sisters. We had a blast driving across country to see you guys. I’m going to be 33 this year but I have to tell you the news and excitement about the reunion, has made me feel 16 again. I hope this reunion turns out to be an awesome experience for you. I can’t wait to hear the new music and hopefully will see you in concert here in St. Louis.
God Bless
Corrie
St.Louis, MO
April 26th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Jon you are great and look unbelievable at almost 40. I am so glad you guys are back. Click, click, click is awesome and so are all of you. Donnie and Jon have always been my favs. Had posters plastered all over my room as well as t shirts, cups, backpaks, collectors cards, you name it I had it in Donnie, Jon, or NKOTB as a group.
I wanted to end off in saying Jon, you are awesome for facing your fears. I don’t think anyone could really understand just how bad panic attacks are to deal with unless they have actually faced it. Kinda like the feeling you have when you are just about to crash into a car and you think you’re gonna die. Adrenaline pumping and heart beating as though it is gonna pound out of your chest. God bless Jon and good luck with the tour. You are the best!
April 26th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Well, what can I say? The man, Jonathan, finally wrote a blog! I’m thrilled. Last night, I pulled out my old albums and was listening to Step by Step, Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Where Do I Go From Here and all of my other favorite tunes. My 2 year old daughter was dancing away and jumping all over the living room listening to Cover Girl. Her energy was endless listening to the fun tunes of my childhood, and a whole flood of memories came back. I saw myself as an 8 year old again, peeking into the family room while my big sister and her best friend watched Step by Step or Hangin’ Tough Live. I suppose I just wasn’t cool enough to be part of it, but still, I snuck into the room whenever an opportunity presented itself and watched along.
And I loved you guys. Love you still. And now, as a 27 year old married woman with a beautiful little girl, I got to experience the sheer joy and enthusiasm of another generation of NKOTB lovers. Stunning, you guys!!! Absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for remembering us “little girls grown up” and giving us a chance to hear your music again. Music that takes us back to days when life was a little simpler, when we weren’t getting kicked in the teeth by the stress and strain of being grown-ups.
Jonathan, I remember the “horse fall” rumor, and I remember hearing that you had “panic attacks”. When I was a kid, I didn’t even know what they were, but now, having experienced them myself, I know what a tremendous amount of strength it takes to get through one and keep yourself going. I am very, very proud of you. It takes a strong, determined, unbreakable soul to face the difficulties of anxiety head-on. You are truly an inspiration!
April 26th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Oh, and by the way…make sure you guys hit Cleveland when you hit the road, okay?
April 26th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Hi Jonathan,
it´s great to see and hear you guys again after ages. I couldn´t believe it when my mother(!) told me about the rumor of the reunion. So I started to check everything in the internet. Now I´m a big fan of youtube! By the way, you should check out the click 50 cent remix someone posted. It´s great.
Honestly, I feel a little silly now checking the nkotb site almost every day as a grown up woman.I am running my own fashion company and have obviously other things to do, but I can´t help myself. I´m addicted. You guys have changed and grown up and so does your music, which is so important. Hope you will be successful and gain new fans. I´m sure all the old fans will be yours - but that´s easy. I tell you, I was so much in love with your brother Jordan when I was a teenager and it was not mainly about the music. Back then it was the hype about the 5 cute boys!
To get attention by the music industry - that´s it. But whom am I telling this?
I wish you very much luck and success with your new album!!!
I will always be your fan.
If you come to Germany, come to Berlin! It´s the hottest city. I´ll be the first one buying a ticket for your show!! Love to see you.
all the best for you,
xoxo
Anna
Jonathan - you look amazing!
April 26th, 2008 at 7:37 am
I don’t think I have been this excited in a long time (well, asides from my marriage). My sister and I feel like we are 8(her) and 12(me) again. We can’t wait to see an upcoming show. My husband even said he’d go with me. I will warn him to wear earplugs because something tells me it will be like 1991 again and all you will hear is the screaming fans.
I am very happy too that you are able to overcome your anxiety enough to perform again. As someone who suffers from social anxiety disorder, you are an inspiration to many of us who still can’t break free from it. You’re still an awesome man (please don’t tell my hubby :D).
April 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Hello, Jonathan! You look like great… “Age is just a number!” Remember? YES, I am ready!! When you came to my country (I am from Brazil) I couldn’t go to the concert, but now YOU’RE BACK!!! My hopeness came back too, I don’t know if you come here again, anyway, I’m really really happy specially to YOU, Jonathan!! It’s great to see you fine… God bless you!!
Take care,
Ana Carolina from Brazil.
April 26th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
wow , i can not belive this that you all comming back as men not kids . i know . am 30 years old and grown up as a women , and married to a wonderful man that i love . jonthan welcome back and i am galde you over come your fears . good luck and god bless with life . tammey nkotb is here to stay
April 26th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
So glad to hear you are excited and ready for the reunion! I know there are a lot of fans besides myself out here who have been concerned about you. And as another who is on the countdown to forty (where does it all go???) I can’t wait to see the show through the eyes of an adult this time around. You have more love and support than you’ll ever know!
April 26th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
So I decided I didn’t want to be a repeat blogger, but I was listening again to Didn’t I Blow Your Mind and I had hot tears spilling down my face, remembering the days when I was so certain of myself, when I was safe, when I wasn’t worried about where my rent check was coming from and I didn’t have a worry in the world. I struggle most days just to get through, and I just wanted to let you guys know how grateful I am that you reminded me of what it was like to be courageous, not living my life paralyzed with fear.
So thanks again. I don’t think you guys will ever know what you’ve helped me get through.
April 26th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Jonathan,
Thank you so much for writing us a message on the blog. I am very grateful to the 5 of you for a reunion tour, especially you. When I heard about the reunion, I was wondering how you were going to handle it. I’m am so happy that you have come back to be a part of the original “boy band” once again. I have to say that my fondest memory of one of your concerts I went to was around the time of your birthday, and my friends and I made you a sign to say Happy Birthday. We were on the floor of The Coliseum in Cleveland, and you saw us and waved. We were the happiest tweens because of that wave!!! And, as you can see, I still remember it as a 32-yr old! Thank You Thank You Thank You for going on tour once again…we are here, and always will be.
BTW- All 5 of you are very handsome men - you are no longer cute boys.
Deanne from Cleveland
April 26th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
(bows down to Jonathan) How wonderful it is to hear from you!!! I was watching the old vids and remembered the way I use to get so giddy when I watched you sing and dance. I don’t care what others think. I want to let you know that we are here to support you in every way. My own husband is taking me to see you guys IF you come close enough to Alabama because I have yet to see you in person. I’m close to 40 myself and wish to have one dream come true with just seeing you in concert. I could only hope for that much because I cannot afford backstage passes.
With tears of joy and elation in my eyes,
Christine Skaggs,
Athens, AL
also pushing close to 40
April 26th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
This is so exciting! I NEVER thought this reunion would happen in a million years. I can’t wait to see you guys on tour, especially since I was so bummed when I missed you once before.
You all still look great and I know you will sound awesome too. Can’t wait for the new tunes!
April 26th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Hi Jonathan
I wish you the best of luck. I know that it can be tough, you have my support. I have three learning disabilities, as well as General Anxity Disorder, and obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so I can also get very stressed. Once again I wish you the best of luck and you have all my support.
April 26th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Hi, I’m so happy you finally decide to have this reunion. I love you all… Just don’t forget you have fans in MEXICO… so please include a concert in Monterrey, Mex. I rememer going to both concerts you gave in Mexico City, It was so hard to get the permission from my parents, but finally I was there. There ware two of the best days in my life. Right now, I am working and living in Monterrey City, as an Accountant of a Company… I’m 33 and still single (I shouldn’t) any way. I’m looking forward to see you again.
God bless
April 26th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for comming back to the music business. We have all greatly missed you. Your music has been a god-send to some of us. For me it gave a positive light to life when things were not that great. Thank you for sharing your story so that some of us knew we were not alone. Thank you.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for your sweet words… My name is Mercedes and I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina… I am so so so happy and greatfull for your back, I am very happy to see you all together again is like time never pass… I am so happy specially to see you again… THANKS… You know I am though a difficult time in my life, but see you all together again make me very happy, more than you can imagine… I hope to see you in tour for the first time in my life… Well I am older and I am independient now so I have to thanks that… You look amazing!!!…
Hope to see you in Buenos Aires, Argentina…
All the fans are waiting to see NKOTB RETURN!!!…
Love,
Mercedes.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I am ready Jon to see you again in France
April 27th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Jon, I´m very excited by the return of New Kids, too. And I can´t wait to see you all in person. Then, when are you coming to Argentina? We are ready for a long time..! Come on…I’m getting older
With all my love,
Paula
Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 27th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Hi JonathJonathan
Thank you for your heartfelt blog. It is wonderful to have you all back again..to see your beautiful face, your loving heart and most of all…you. It has been a long time since we’ve had the pleasure of hearing all of you again and I hope this time around we are able to hear you wonderful voice more. Twenty years is a long time to be away from the scene but I do hope that you know you are never alone in anything you do. Though I was going through the severe anxiety when you were back then, mine are nearly non-existent and hope the same holds true for you. Please know that we love you dearly and whatever your future holds, we will support you every step of the way. I….Am…..Ready!!!!!
Your fan,
Kelley (aka, the quiet one35)
April 27th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Hi Jonathan.
I`m just soo happy that a reunion was true. I LOVE you, and the other guys, always has and always will.
I`m from a country i Scandinavian called Denmark, and I went to your concert i 90 or 91 i Copenhagen. I know that you still have tons of fans here i Denmark, and we are all waiting with butterflies in our bellies for you to come and play for us again. We love love love love love love love you.
When are we gonna hear some new music from you?? Please make sure that the new music will be promoted i Denmark too.
Unbeleavable many hugs and kisses
Sveamus aka Lea from Denmark
April 27th, 2008 at 8:49 am
By the way - you are all SOOOOO much more hotter than in the 90`ies… ;oP
April 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Jon, you are an amazing person and I think I speak for everyone when I say we are so super proud of you! I’m so looking forward to telling you so when I see you at the Today Show…take care!
Samantha
April 27th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hiya Jonathan,
Well I am 27 next week but feel like I’m that young girl I was when you all first took hold of the music scene! I am so unbelievably pleased that you guys are back together, listening to your original stuff lately has definitely made me go weak at the knees again (lol) and i can’t wait to hear your new stuff (and I’m definitely loving Click Click Click - keep pressing repeat!).
I can’t wait for you to tour the UK - I can remember seeing you at Birmingham NEC when I was about 8 or 9, I was on the 8th row and held up a sign with your name on….to this day I still swear you smiled at me! ;0) I’m gonna stop with the mush now lol.
Thank you to all of you for making this decision, you are all such fantastic performers and vocalists with actual talent - that can be rare to see now a days, so congratulations and all the best,, you all really deserve it :0)
Can’t wait to see you all and I’m praying I’m the lucky person that gets front row lol.
Take care and see you soon!
Love Luci xx
(Nottingham, UK)
April 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Jon…My sweet Jon…
You know, you and I are supposed to get married…ha…ha…ha…
I want to say, thank you for being grateful to us. We LOVE NKOTB and will follow all the way. Our lives have changed but deep in our hearts the space for you guys still remains and is irreplacable.
NKOTB is the background to my life back in the days. At that there were many rough times but NKOTB made everything much more special. My dream was to meet you and say hello to you.
This past year I went to Missouri to see Jordan perform and to my surprise I saw you come out of a van! I was ecstatic and still am. I couldn’t beleive I was seeing the Knight Bros. just a few feet away. Jordan’s performance was awesome and as I was coming up the stairs to go to the stage, you were standing at the top and leaned over my shoulder to tell me to watch my step and to be careful! I got to see your eyes so close and they blew me away. I was in complete shock that you had spoken to me.
When the show ended and it was time for the signing I had the opprtunity to speak to you and express my gratitude. After seeing you on Oprah my respect and admiration towards you grew even more. It did becasue your had courage and brought so much more awareness. I’m so proud of you and at the same time I was very pleased seeing you were so normal and kind to everyone. All of that fame never got to your head. I’m so glad you’re back and I can’t wait to see you again. I can’t wait to see you guys on The Today Show and you bet I’ll be jamming to “Click Click” all summer long in my car. Thanks Jon, Much love to you from your #1 fan.
Mayra (Chicago is waiting and straight up ready)
myspace.com/aryam26
April 27th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Hi Johnathan,
Nice to see your smiling face!! Good Luck to the 5 of you on your upcoming tour.
Always,
Cathy
April 27th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Didn’t mean to post same message 3x’s. Oops!
Just read Mayra’s message. The simple thing you did just shows what kind of man you are Jonathan. We need more men like you. Too bad I missed you in St. Louis. Please come again!
April 28th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I am ready to see you again in France
April 28th, 2008 at 12:11 am
I am ready to see you again in France like the May 3rd 1991 when I see you the first time
April 28th, 2008 at 2:26 am
I have been waiting to see a blog from Jonathan. He has been my favorite New Kid. All I have to say is that I am glad to see that you are just as excited for a reunion as all of your dear fans are. When I first heard the rumors of a reunion, my first thought was yeah they may be returning, but minus 1. Then I see the Today show and you were there. My daughters (I have 3) think I am nuts, I just tell them it is the same why they act when they see the Jonas Brothers on the TV or heart them on the radio. I am still a kid at heart, and to act like a teenager all over again feels great. Hope to see you all on tour.
April 28th, 2008 at 4:18 am
jon,speaking for myself i just wanted to tell you how proud i am that you made the decision to come back, it cant be easy for you.my baby daughter was only 2 days old when i saw you and jordan on the oprah show talking about anxiety and panic attacks,i sat there in tears as i seen how affraid you looked and never felt so protective,all i wanted to do was wrap my arms around you and let you know that it was ok. what a long way to come,it was hard for you all those years ago but we are so thankful for your return.
PLEASE DONT FORGET YOUR AUSSIE FANS,WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR THE CHANCE TO SEE YOU AGAIN,GOOD LUCK IN EVERYTHING YOU DO.
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
LOVE FROM YOUR #1 FAN IN AUSTRALIA
MELISSA XXX
April 28th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Dear Jonathan,
I can´t believe you guys are back! It´s so great!!!! Feel like 12 again, checking the website almost every day.
I love the new song and I´m so ready for your comeback. If you come to Germany you have to come to Berlin! It´s well worth a visit. PLEASE COME!
I wish you very much luck and success with the new album.
your fan always,
love,
Anna
April 28th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Jonathon,
I commend you on your courage to recommit to the group, I know it must be hard for you. And hey, you sure are hot for nearing 40! Looking forward to hearing more from you.
April 28th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Last night I had picked up a friend to have a girls night and I had put your cd in. She could not believe it, I told her I still jam the the new kids. We both said that it is amazing that we are going to be able experience this all over again. And what amazed us the most is that we still remember word for word after almost 20yrs. I feel a little old, my 9yr old twins were like Mom who are they, I told them they were like best group ever to live at when I was their age. I just would like to say that you are all brave to do this and I wish you all the best of luck. You have made my day! God Bless
April 28th, 2008 at 10:16 am
I GREW UP IN SOUTH AFRICA AND YOU GUYS WERE SUCH A HIT THERE BUT UNFORTUNATELY NEVER GOT TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT.I AM SURE MANY GIRLS WOULD AGREE WITH ME IN SAYING THAT YOU WERE THE FOCUS OF MANY DREAMS. NOW LIVING IN SEATTLE I HOPE THAT I GET TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON. ANY PLANS ON COMING TO THE WEST SIDE? VIP TICKETS WOULD BE GREATFULLY APPRECIATED;)
April 28th, 2008 at 10:38 am
great to see you writing jon. hope all goes well.
April 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Oh Mayra you are a lucky girl I wish I could see one of the new kids from a few feet away and be blown away by the sparkle in their eyes! Oh well dreams can come true
Hx
April 28th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Jon, Jon, Jon…What can I say! Remembering the time growing up in France knowing that the possibility to ever go to one of your concert was like slim to none. Now living in the US I have a better perspective that it may actually happen. Not only i am thrilled about the idea of maybe seeing you in concert sooner than later, but the thought of just you guys reuniting after over a decade is just remarkable. Wishing the best in the months to come, you guys are great, and deserve the best. Best of luck and keep your chin up!
Solenn in Atlanta.
April 28th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I’ve never been to a New Kids concert, but now that I’m grown up and able to do so I will. I hope they come to Kansas or Missouri so that I can go to a concert. I’m so excited they’re back together and some real music can once again be heard on the radio! Thank you ! Lots of love and support.
April 28th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Hello, Jonathan! You look like great… “Age is just a number!” Remember? YES, I am ready!! When you came to my country (I am from Brazil) I couldn’t go to the concert, but now YOU’RE BACK!!! My hopeness came back too, I don’t know if you come here again, anyway, I’m really really happy specially to YOU, Jonathan!! It’s great to see you fine… God bless you!!
Take care,
Ana Carolina from Brazil.
April 28th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Jon you are amazing and all 5 of you deserve the best. Best of Luck!!
Sincerely,
Gia
Brooklyn NY
April 29th, 2008 at 2:03 am
hiya
im glade to hear u guys are loving it just as must as us!!!!!
i never thougt it would ever happen again,but now that it is happing i cant wait!!!!
its good to have u and the guys back
oo dont forget that while touring PLSSSSSSS COME TO HOLLAND AS WELL!!!
we would love to have u guys.
chantal
rotterdam,holland
April 29th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Jonathan- It is great that you are back! I, too, was worried we would never see the five of you together again. It warms my heart to see that is Finally happening! It brings back such good memories as it seemed to me that the five of you were a huge part of my life! You guys got me through some of the tough spots being in High School and I am greatful for the positive attitude you had in my life!!
April 29th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Looking back I am so grateful for the modern day technology, 20 years back I remember having to buy all the magazines, pay for a fan club membership and look thru the tv guide to see when you guys where on, now this is wonderful to actually be able to get on the internet and read post from you guys and know what is going on right away, it is awesome. Jonathan you where always my favorite, and I see that it is true whate veryone says about me having excellent taste in men cause you still look wonderful!!!I know due to past comments that this was tough for you to do again, but, thank you so much, a NKOTB reunion would not be the same without you, you truly are wonderful and I love you guys!!! Thank you so much for making us relive our younger years!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 11:57 am
You are awesome! When I heard about your comeback, I got chills just as strongly as I did when I was a kid and watched your videos and specials on tv. You guys looked awesome on the Today Show! I always had the biggest crush on you as a kid, and I must say that I still do! Would love it if you guys could come out to the West Coast. I am a veterinarian and am doing a residency in internal medicine in Washington, and I don’t know if I can make it back to the East Coast, so hopefully you can make it out here! Thank you so much for the reunion — your fans are all still behind you!
Love,
Michelle (28 years old)
m_patrick_vmd@yahoo.com
April 29th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
AHHHHHH…. THIS IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN SINCE GIVING BIRTH 7 YRS AGO I AM SO EXCITED I GET ALL CRAZY EVERYTIME I TALK ABOUT IT I GET JUST AS EXCITED TODAY AT 31 AS I DID AT 12… DETOIT IS READY FOR NEW KIDS!!!!!!!!!! THE LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AND THE BOYS!!!! FINALLY A NIGHT OUT FELLING LIKE IT DID IN B.C. DAYS (BEFORE CHILDREN) LOL..
April 29th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Jonathan,
I’m glad you’re back. I think it’s wonderful and hope you come to my area. I’d love to meet you and the guys. I almost feel I’m stepping back in time, which was enriched with your music. Hope to see you soon.
April 29th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Just wanted to say that I am so glad that you guys are together again. I hope you guys make it down to New Orleans for a show But hopefully after I give birth so I can actually go
April 29th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I’M ready…..SO HURRY up can TOUR in CALIFORNIA!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I am soooo ready to see the guys on stage again. I wish they never broke up, but sometimes you have to go your seperate ways. I am 31 and was pretty young myself when they first came out. I hope they will be arounf the Chicago area this summer. I can’t wait! I already have a group of people who will be going as well. NKOTB never died in my heart and will always be alive in me forever. I am so grateful that they are getting back together for their fans, and I can’t wait to hear their new music. I wish I could finally meet them and talk to them for awhile. Their parents were cool, it would be nice to talk to them for a little bit in person. Well I can’t wait. I love them!
April 29th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I knew I wasn’t the only 32 year old re-living the good old days with the New Kids!! I’m so excited for the tour!! You do not even know. I never got to see them when I was a kid so I am SO TOTALLY THERE this time around. They better make sure they have plenty of stops out west so I can go to a few of them. NEW KIDS 4EVER!!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
HI Jonathan. you’ve always been my favorite NKOTB. I’m so glad i am now old enough to go to your reunion concert alone! Please come to Northern California!!!! I will wait for you. : )
April 29th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
ok, this is gonna sound so cliche’ but you guys helped me through some of the most traumatic years of my life. growin up was hard. i had been going through a lot of sexual abuse as a teen and i always turned to your music for comfort. i know that probably sounds silly, but that’s what happened.. and now that you are coming back into my life…and the lives of millions of fans… it’s going to bring back so many great memories and some very personal comfort to me. i’m glad that i’ll be able to show my lil girl who i listened to when i was younger.
ok i’m sleepy and that sounded stupid lol..but i’m gonna post it anyway.
WELCOME BACK GUYS!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
I seen you guys in concert back in 92 Melbourne Australia, along with the presentation of ‘the key to the city of Melbourne’! I can remember standing on a poor girls radio/cd player to get a better view of you all!!
Can’t wait to hear the new Album and hoping (begging) that you will tour Melbourne Australia again. As technology has progressed - I don’t think that I’d get a better view by standing on an mp3 player if required!
I’ve even had all the old cd’s out, they bring back such great memories of a great time in my life. My four year old son and one year old daughter love dancing away to the songs too!
Good luck, enjoy the second time around and please please please include Melbourne Australia.
Love nicspa
April 29th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Hi Jonathan,
Thank you for your sweet message. We’re definitely ready for you and the guys. It’s wonderful to have you all back. Can’t wait to see you on the Today show. It’s going to be great!!! Please make sure to add DC to the tour.
Sincerely,
Jacky
April 29th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
OH Jonathan, you were my favorite then, and you still are now! So glad your back! OMG I was so excited when I found you guys on the web! Sure wish you guys would head down south the GEORGIA!!!!!!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Hi Jonathan. I cannot believe that it has been over 20 years since our high school won a private concert with NKOTB in San Jose, California. It was a great opportunity to meet you and I was lucky enough to see you and hang out with you several times afterwards. Sounds like things are going well. Hopefully I will be able to attend a concert when you appear locally. Take care. Chrys
April 30th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Hi Jonathan,
Of course we still love you! I can still remember attending your concert at 14, reaching my hand out to you and feeling like you were looking into my eyes and singing only to me. I can’t believe that was 16 years ago! How time flies! I won’t be flying out to NYC because I live in Hawaii and it could take forever with all the flight cancellations recently, but I know you always loved it out here, so we would love it if you did a concert here on Oahu. Thank you so much for all the fond memories, bringing my girlfriends and me together, and for getting me through some of the more difficult moments of my pre-teen years with your music. I’m excited about this reunion and I’ll be one of the first to buy your new CD! Aloha!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Hi
Me and my mates are well and truly ready so please don’t let down your Scottish fans, Glasgow is ready and waiting.
Looking forward to the new album too, as wearing out my tapes(hehehe).
Hope to see you soon.
xxxxx
April 30th, 2008 at 3:41 am
I’m probably the only guy posting this but whatever. I am from Dorchester Mass. And very proud of it, I credit the New Kids from the early age of 9 of teaching me how to sing. Watching the TV show and buying the records,I live in Dallas now in the Music Business(go figure) and I won’t be missing this tour for the life of me. I’ve already met Jordan after a show here and was nice as can be. Thanks for all the memories you’ve given all of us and I know there will be more this summer!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 4:54 am
I was so excited to hear of the reunion. Never thought this day would happen. I saw someone try to reunite the group several years ago and it didn’t happen. I guess the time just wasn’t right then! I hope this turns out to be all you expected and more! I can’t wait to hear to new music!!! Keeping my fingers crossed that NC will be on the tour list!!
April 30th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I simply can’t believe that this is finally happening! I love u guys. All the best from Iceland
April 30th, 2008 at 6:15 am
IM SOOO EXCITED TO FINALLY SEE ALL YOU GUYS BACK TOGETHER AGAIN! YOUR ENERGY IS SO MAGNETIC AND FUN THAT THE WORLD REALLY NEEDS THAT AGAIN! I WILL BE SITTING FRONT ROW AND COMING BACKSTAGE AT THE ACC SHOW IN TORONTO ON SEPT 21 LOL ! CANT WAIT ! LOVE YOU GUYS! XOXOXOXOX
April 30th, 2008 at 6:53 am
Hi, Jonathan! I cannot tell you how excited I am about you guys coming back. I am excited in my bones! I was such a huge fan and I never got to see you guys on tour, so this time around, I will not miss it. You were definitely my favorite New Kid, I thought I was going to marry you:) I even taught my nephew to call you Uncle Jonathan! I will always love New Kids and am beyond thrilled that I will get the chance to see you perform in person!!!!
Sincerely,
Tracy
April 30th, 2008 at 7:45 am
So when I heard yall were doing a reunion, I about peed my pants! I’m 23 years old, and I still have a button with your picture on it, and I rock out to your greatist hits CD on a weekly basis. Please stop in North (or South) Carolina, cause I will definitely be front row!!
NC Love,
Kate
April 30th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Well, it’s great to hear from you, Jonathan…Age has matured you well (so shy when you were younger) and I’m happy to see it!!
Can’t wait to see you here in NYC (can’t tell you how great it is that you’ll have 3 concerts that I can easily drive to). Prepare yourself for my incessant screaming at Zootopia, as well. It’s nice to revert to my pre-pubescent days every now & again. Keeps me grounded. You made the right decision.
And you’ll be turning 40 the same day my mother turns 57…No worries - you look AWESOME!!
April 30th, 2008 at 9:10 am
When I found out about you guys reuniting all my old memories of loving you all flashed before me. You were my big first crush right away. I had a 16 magazine of you horseback riding with a bandanna around your neck. You looked so sweet and just laid back. I have always dated and been attracted to guys who are tall, with dark hair and dark eyes but, you were my first (wink). I am excited to have the chance to see you all as men. If I’m really lucky I’ll have a chance to meet you in person. Maybe you could give me a little peck? I’ve taken a break from dating and could use some inspiration to get me back on the horse. You are going to have fun being single. I hope you don’t have a girlfriend… like last time. Tiffany, how dare she steal you from us (j/k). That’s just immature. I loved Tiffany!
April 30th, 2008 at 9:13 am
P.S. it must be fate you wrote this on my 30th b-day!! (hehe)
April 30th, 2008 at 9:19 am
I first fell in love with the New Kids when I was in 4th grade. I never made it to any of your concerts, but that didn’t stop me from being a fan. When I heard you were getting the band back together I squealed like a 10 year old!! I told my husband that if the New Kids come to Ohio that I am taking my best friend and we are going to your concert no matter what! So PLEASE come to Ohio!! Canton or Cleveland preferably!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Just wanted to tell you, my dear Jonathan Knight, that you look absolutely GREAT!! it’s been 15 years but there´s something I believe is true, the older a man gets, the better he looks..
Also, I love the fact that you guys are going to tour again, I lived in the US for 5 years but now I´m in Peru again, and back in 1991 I never had the opportunity to see you live, I was still a teenager and that fact broke my heart, I remember you went to Chile but that was it, I really hope you make it to my country this time… you have TONS of fans around here.
Ok then, have fun touring around, and thank you for being part of my teenage life, just seeing your faces again makes me smile and remember times at school when we only had eyes for you guys and we knew ALL the lyrics of your songs… that´s priceless for me.
A big hug,
CC
April 30th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
What we need to know is when are you guys hitting the UK… We’re feeling rather left out over here
April 30th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
!!WOW!!
to think that we would be seeing all of your nice faces again! I STILL HAVE YOUR VHS! I new there was a reason why i didnt get rid of it. I popped it in the other day after i saw you guys on the today show and it just broght back GREAT MEMORIES! PLEASE COME TO THE WEST COAST:)LOVE ALWAYS,YOUR FAN IN PHOENIX,AZ!!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Thank you all so much for deciding to come back… there are so many of us who never ‘left’ and I’m sure you’ll see that every where you go. This reunion is making us all feel like we’re 15 again (though I just turned 30)… hopefully we can return the favor and make you feel young again too. Can’t wait to see you guys!!
April 30th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi Guys, Im 32 now and still as in love with Joe as I was when I was 12 !
I live in the Isle Of Man which is an island off the UK so I hope you tour somewhere near me so I can get a plane to come see you !! Mwah ! xx
April 30th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
You were definately a young girl’s dream way back when….and now, like a fine wine, you have just matured into something even better!
It’s great news and although you are kicking off in the America’s, I really hope that it won’t be too long before you head out into the world…more specifically, the UK. I would recommend the Millenium Stadium in the fantastic capital city of Cardiff, Wales as just the venue for a kick-arse show!
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Hi Jon,
I wanted to write to you today because I just lost my job yesterday. OH MAN!!!!! I had plans to come home and immediately purchase my plane ticket to go see you in NY…and now with this news…
I am SO SORRY that I will not be able to make it. Please come to Miami. (I read somewhere that you LIVE in Miami?) If that is true, this nightmare of a city (that is what it has become for me lately) will have brightened up a thousand times!
You are such an amazing human being. Yes, I think I can say that because of all that you have had to endure. I don’t need to have met you to know that, although I have to tell you I would give ANYTHING to meet you one day in person, like I wrote to you on my letter earlier.
Please make a myspace page? you can add me without hesitation : http://www.myspace.com/astraeadinlas
I look forward to chatting with you.
PS: Guys (this is a note to the fans), would you please be so kind as to get me an autograph and signed picture of Jonathan, only if you can? It would mean the world to me.
PS2: Jonathan, would you send me one if I gave you my address? (PM me)
April 30th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hi!
Been waiting for this for yeeeears. LOL. Had resigned myself to never hearing the news. I actually heard about the reunion rumor on my 30th Birthday back in January, couldn’t have come at a better time… You have no idea how much I moping I was doing before I read the news. LOL! Hope to see you in Europe. I’m in Finland so if you have the chance to perform in one of the Nordic countries it would be a brilliant surprise; I know that Sweden would be the perfect central spot to gather up all the nordic fans, but London or some metropolis in continental Europe will have to do if our part of the world seems too far off:)Hope you get half as much joy from this as we’ve already gotten from hearing from you guys.
Tiinuli
April 30th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Jonathan! I am so excited, I feel like I’m 11 again.. although the 29 year old in me wants to know if you’re single! I’ll be hopefully front row at your AC Borgata show…
Also need to apologize to Joey Mc’s parents for showing up at their Orchard St home when I was 11 and visiting Boston.. in hopes of catching a glimps of the guy….I’ll never forget..I think they paid a neighbot to ride by on his bike to start talking to us, so they could get out of the house ..oh those were the days
Susan
April 30th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
oops..neighborhood kid on the bike
April 30th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I can’t believe 20 years have passed, are you sure? I can’t wait to see you guys again, this time as a wife and mother of two preschoolers. I hope the music is good and that the concert is what we are expecting. I have great memories of being a new kid’s fan in my teenage years and I can’t wait to get together with my girlfriend’s and come see you all once again. Best wishes for much success the second time around and I am looking forward to hearing the music!
April 30th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
My Sweet Sweet Jonathan….I’m happy to see you again. Having your poster in my room as a little girl gave me something to believe in….what ever it was at the moment back then. NKOTB made it fun to be a fan.
And good for you, on your real estate ventures,I think you have shown everyone, it’s not so much “what” you will be when you grow up, but “whom”
Looking forward to seeing your come back
Life Long Fan,
Melanie
Growing up, I was always asked: “Whom” do you want to be when you grow up?” Not “what” careers comes and go but “whom” you are last a life time.
April 30th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
hi jonathan! you’ve always been my favorite new kid. your reunion is a total joy! i get nostalgic and look back with fondness on my high school days. my friends feel the same way too. but i must say that you’re all better looking now! you’re right, you’ll go through this experience in the eyes of a man and with your loyal fans growing with you. it’ll be a totally new experience. i’m looking forward to your comeback and i hope you’ll visit the philippines.
April 30th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Hi Jon!
I have a few SONG requests for the concerts! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO thrilled that you guys are coming to New Jersey 2 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT MEANS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am DEFINITELY coming to see you at the IZOD & the Borgata!!!!!!!!
I CAN’T WAIT!
So here is my 1st question: How do we get front row tickets for your show? Will there be a contest for them?
Song requests!
I love you guys so much (yes, I am 32 years old and I all I can think of is how I am going to scream for the New Kids! lol)
Please oh please sing:
1. KEEP ON SMILIN
2. NO MORE GAMES
3. CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT REMIX
4. SINCE YOU WALKED INTO MY LIFE
5. IF YOU GO AWAY
6. BABY I BELIEVE IN YOU
I want to hear more but those are the main ones!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR COMING TO NEW JERSEY!!!!!!!!!!
Love you guys ALWAYS & FOREVER,
Staci
April 30th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Yay! I am so excited that you guys are doing the reunion tour. I know it will be awesome. I Hope you come to AZ.
Love you!
April 30th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Thanks Jonathan, it’s so great to be able to enjoy your music and entertainment as adults … now ;0) it will be so great and I am so excited and can’t wait and really really hope you come out to Phoenix … don’t forget us out here in the AZ heat okay !! love ya
Susie
Phoenix
April 30th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hi Jon, it is good to see your guys again. I can’t believe that your are coming out - man, I was so young - right know I will be 31 on Nov 25. Me ,my brother and my sister used to sing and dance to your music.You said that now you are a man seeing the world and not like a kid, that’s a good statement to make because when you are young and dumb you don’t care or you let things pass you by. But when you mature and learn from those mistakes you will learn to be humble and thankful. Just think God for who he made you to be, being in the music industry you can’t afford not to have God in your life. I will pray for all of you and your families.
God Bless!!!!!!!
Natasha
April 30th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Oh Jonathan, I’m knocking on 40 right behind you!! You were always my favorite because we were the same age, & it didn’t feel illegal to like you!
Glad to have you all back again & can’t wait to see you at this end of the country(hopefully!)
Jenn
May 1st, 2008 at 3:46 am
Hi Jonathan, here in Holland we’re looking forward to the new tour! Don’t forget Amsterdam!! I’m very proud of you doing this again! Please take good care of yourself, Love, Koranda
May 1st, 2008 at 4:04 am
Hi Jonathan
It does feel strange, after 20 years, to hear from you and the NKOTB. I saw you guys twice here in Belgium. I can still remember how exited I felt!
I’m all grown up now, 33 years old, but that same feeling is comming back, and I stil enjoy it!
i wish you all the luck in the world and hope that beside the “old” fans from 20 years ago, a whole lot of other people, who were to young back then, will suport your comeback now!
Love
Annick (from belgium)
May 1st, 2008 at 7:59 am
I Love You Jon. i was so excited to hear of the tour but dissapointed to hear u werent coming to Nashville…I always said i would be front and center if ever there was the chance even if i was the only 1 there….well im glad to see your fans have rallied together to show support . i knew i wasnt the only 29 yr old woman still humming “YOUR MY POPSICLE’,and “TONIGHT”…Well its my birthday Tuesday May 6th….I will be blasted “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” on my way to work…on the ORIGINAL tape cassette…haha…die hard fan…lol…luv u teh most ….
May 1st, 2008 at 9:05 am
sweetness ….so good to see YOU back with NKOTB ….love ya and you look better than ever !
xoxo-chris
May 1st, 2008 at 9:36 am
Oh, Jonathan…must start out by saying the same thing as everyone else - you look better than ever! I think the consensus is starting to be that you are now the “Hottest” New Kid! As you are pushing 40, I’m pushing 30, and again to reiterate what others have said, you’ve taken a grown woman back to infatuated girlhood again.
On a more serious note…I will never forget the day I saw you on Oprah, struggling with your panic attacks. My heart went out to you. I had my first panic attack when I was 8 yrs old, and of course no one knew what was going on at the time. I thought I was going insane, I was going to die, everything. Over the years it has waxed and waned; today I am able to function normally, have a career, except I have a phobia of travel - being away from my safe zone - so sadly this will probably keep me from doing a road trip to Chicago to your concert. I hope you come to St. Louis so I can see you.
Also I remember thinking how hot you looked then on Oprah, and I wanted to talk to you so bad, tell you I understood. I think I wanted to marry you!
I am so impressed with how you have went from staying in bed for a couple of years, to now going back on tour, with all the stress etc. that brings, both good and bad. My question is…how did you do it? I’ve tried a lot of things, but sometimes it’s bigger than life, you know?
Oh, and I HAVE to comment on how cute you were on the Today Show. When they asked you about real estate, and if being Jonathan Knight helped you out, you said “No” with such a big smile, it was so funny. I recently watched an old VHI behind the band NKOTB show, and your interviews were so sweet and awesome. You’re hot, you’re awesome, my advice to you is to triple your body guards for this tour from what you had your 1st tour, because us ladies are no less obsessed for you all, and THIS time as grown women, we KNOW what we want! Also, only you and Danny are single right? Expect drooling, big-time. I hope you have a good time, hotness.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:37 am
PS…get a myspace page! I want to be your “friend” on myspace! I’m sure many others agree!
May 1st, 2008 at 10:11 am
Iam so happy to see you all back together. I have watched you all throughout the years. I came to your concerts when you were in Michigan. Im hoping that you will bring your tour to Michigan again, and this time I will bring all my kids so that they can experience some of what I had back in the late 80’s. You will always be my favorite band, and PLEASE DONT FORGET YOUR FANS IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!!WE NEED NKOTB!!!!!!!!
May 1st, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Jon,
I have great respect for you.Trust yourself and everything will go with the flow. God has given you an opportunity to see and experience something that 95% of the worlds population can only dream about it-To go out there and see the whole wide world.
I was your huge fan back in those days and when I think about it now I never stop loving your music. There is something in those tunes that makes you wanna dance and jump and relax.Thats what music should be about. Not the kind that they are playing nowadays..my head hurts everytime. Thank Godness, finally we get to listen some really great songs from NKOTB. Ill cross my fingers and hope that your tour will include Vancouver, BC/Canada anytime soon or Ill have to move to Toronto:).
Goooooood luck with everything
Love you all
May 1st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Don’t sweat 40, you’re still hot.
May 1st, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Okay, I have one thing to say. Lets all try and be a little mature when using this blog as we are not 13 years old anymore……….thats my two cents.
May 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm
why has my response not posted
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May 1st, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Jonathan!!! I’m so happy that you are doing well. I am so proud to be one of your fans. I hope that you guys will come here for I have yet to see you in concert. It’s one of my biggest dreams. You’ll always be in my heart.
With tears of joy,
Chrissy
May 1st, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Jonathan, you are truly an amazing man! You are my hero and my inspiration. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to publicly talk about your anxieties and a tremendous amount of faith to overcome them. I can relate to what you have faced as far as anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I highly commend you for overcoming it all and going back on the road to do this all again! YOU gave me the courage to overcome my own battles. God Bless You! And I really hope to see you in the Dallas, Tx area for a show! You’re awesome!
Love Always,
Carrie
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:06 am
Jonathan,
Ihave to admit this is THE BEST blast from the past I have had in a long time. I have always been a huge NKOTB fan. But to be honest mostly a Jonathan fan. I am so excited to hear your new music as well as hearing some of the old. Never old to me. I have missed hearing about you. I am so glad………did I already say that?..that you all have come together to make more music. Your music has always been so uplifting for me, my kids love it too! I understand you have had some anxieties and panic attacks. I have been there done that as well. I admire you for your strength to overcome these issues so that your fans can admire you again. You have grown into a completely sexy man and I look forward to seeing you……so please make a stop in Colorado. Can’t wait for the new music!!!!! YAY!!!!
Love Ya guys!!!!!
Angela
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 am
I was so sad when you guys left the scene. I wasn’t a popular teen in my school and I enjoyed hearing your music. But by the time my parents got me New Kids stuff, you weren’t poplular anymore! So, then I was a nerd because I had your posters all over my walls. I still have some in my storage room. But, I think my fiance would object if I wanted to hang you up all over the walls. LOL. I have all of the songs uploaded to my computer. Easy access! I am glad you guys are coming back! Can’t wait to hear the more mature NKOTB.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:56 am
Jonathan…what can I say…I am so excited that you guys are making a come back. I feel like a giddy school girl again! I am so excited to see you in Boston!! Thank you for coming back into the spot light. My husband thinks it’s so funny that I am this excited and wants to know if he should be jealous of you…ha ha. I almost feel like I need to get some posters back up on my wall…now that would bring me back! I am still so proud to be one of your fans. I have been there since 1986 and will always be there. Look forward to Boston and many more years….
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Jonathan, I’m so happy that you decided to come back together with the rest of the guys… be sure it was the right decision… you’ll never regret!!!
Tons of love from PERU … South America love NKOTB too!!!
Big hug
Sandra
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Hi Jonathan,
It is so wonderful to have you back, to have you all back! I remember when you came to NZ all those years ago, i was so excited.
I hope i can make it to see you all in concert or that you end up touring a little closer to my side of the world. Can’t wait for the new single.
Thanks for bringing back the love, joy and music.
Many blessings, love and light to you
Melissa x
Auckland, NZ
May 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 am
when u guys gonna let us uk fans know when u coming to the uk and will summertime hit record stores in cd format and is summertime available on uk itunes may 13 or at a later date
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:35 am
Hi Jonathan,
Congratulations on your reunion. I hope everything goes great. I wanted to write because of your appearance on the oprah show. I suffer from severe anxiety and depresion and can totally understand what you through. I never realized how many people actually suffer. My axiety actually causes a slight heart condition too. But I am managing well and have even gone back to school to change careers and become a Special Education teacher. Determination and a lot of faith has gotten me through I wish we could chat beacuse I have so many questions. I think it’s great you are able to go back on the road again.
Have fun on your tour and maybe I’ll get to see you when you con to Chicago in October.
Bernadette (bjnkp@att.net)
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
Has it really been twenty years? Seems like only yesterday I woke up every morning wondering what NKOTB shirt to wear….
I’m really happy to see ya’ll back out in the spotlight again. I guess hanging onto all that memorabilia wasn’t such a silly idea after all, huh? I can’t wait to hear the new stuff live, but unfortunately, as of yet, ya’ll are not coming anywhere near where I’m currently at. So come to the midwest guys!
And no worries about approaching 40, you’re still as hot as you ever were! (I only hope I can look that good as I’m starting to head that way!)
Much Love and Support For All of You and Your Families,
Melissa
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
i am so looking forward to this tour and can’t wait to see u all. I have to say u rock for having the courage to come back into the public eye and working to overcome the challenges in your life. U are truly an inspiration to the world. All my heart to all you guys! U R THE MAN!! LOVE U!!Linda
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:23 pm
myspace.com/pepsiecola
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:57 pm
hola jon!! im graciela from mexico,first i want to tell you………gracias!, thanks for make me soooooooooo happy with your songs when i was younger, mexico is waiting for you guys, we love you so much pls don’t forget all the mexican fans, i went to the concert in mexico city (01-92)that was awesome!!! since that day i have a dream……..please make my dream come true and come to mexico again, here you have many many fans waiting for you guys!!
besos for you !!
ps. sorry my english is not good, but anyway i love you nkotb!!!!
May 5th, 2008 at 3:20 am
JONATHAN I SAW YOU EVERY TIME YOU GUYS CAME TO CHICAGO.THIS TIME I HOPE TO MEET YOU. NAME THE TIME AND PLACE SWEETIE AND I’M THERE! MUAAAHHHH, I LOVE YOU! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. SEE YA IN SEPT. YOU ARE MY *KNIGHT* IN SHINING ARMOR. *CLAUDIA AKA-JONATHANS GIRL
May 5th, 2008 at 3:32 am
JONATHAN, TE AMO.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Just heard Summertime on the radio!!! It’s so awesome to hear you guys again. I feel 13 all over again, and can’t get the smile off of my face. Can’t wait for you to come to Ohio, I’ll be first in line.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Hey Jonathan!
I am happy for you. I suffer from panic attacks as well so I feel your pain. But I am sure this time you are going into it with a completly different and fresh view, and I am sure you will find this time you can deal with all of it stronger. I personally don’t know how you all handled yourselves so well. My friend and I were in a hotel in Hollywood that you guys were staying at & I remember being pushed up and blocked into a pillar by all these crazy girls and you and the other guys came out in a single file line and the next thing I knew you somehow got pushed into the pillar with me and you looked at me and apologized. Ok for one I was in shock because I was face to face with ya…but then I was thinking wait a minute why is this dude apologizing to me? Are you Catholic??? haha! All those crazy screaming girls should’ve been apologizing to you and me!!! Well anyways I am so excited and I can’t wait for your album, the concerts, all of it. I am a huge fan…and now I get to take my 11 year old daughter and teach her how to be a crazy New Kids fan! She keeps laughing at me..she doesn’t realize yet just how cool we all are! :)Take care! and please make sure you come to Seattle!
May 5th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
You are AWESOME! did you get to sing in Summertime? many of us thought we heard your voice, but we wanna be sure!
Sending you much love and support on this day, Jonathan!!!
Take care,
Pao
May 5th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I can remember taking a trip to Europe when I was 12 years old. I fell in love with you then. I had bought a whole bunch of books on NKOTB because I was going to need something to pass the time. Those books made that trip even extra special. Loving you made it perfect. I’m 30 now. My heart still skips a beat when I think of you, that trip, and those NKOTB books.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Jonathan, I have a been a huge fan of the New Kids since 1986, and you have been my favorite!!
I was always excited to know that your birthday is Nov. 29th and mine is Nov 30th…. 
Now at 31 I cant wait for the tour.. I just hope you guys will make it to California!
May 6th, 2008 at 4:53 am
I listened live to the radio yesterday morning and saw the pics on ryan’s site last night…you look amazing, and love the fact you had a huge smile on your face…you look happy. That is all we really want for you, is for you to be happy because you make us happy everyday when we listen to your songs or watch the old videos!!! Can’t wait to get the single, and see you guys on the Today Show…have a great day!!!!
Love,
Shauna
May 6th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I love New York, they have been playing Suumertime all day long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sending much much love. I am so happy, You asked if we were ready and I think we have proved that we are. I am having my bacherlette party in Atlantic city….. We R READY!!! The question is ARE YOU?
May 7th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Guys, I don’t know whether this will ever happen…But I really really wish you guys would come to Malaysia. Or even Singapore. I understand you have families now but think of it as a tropical holiday with loads of sunshine, beaches and great fans. Trust me, you won’t regret it.I’ve loved you guys since i was 9 I think and I’m 24 now and I still love to listen to you. Please hear my plea (batting eyelids) I’m sure your managers will work this out. Come okay…
May 7th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Jonathan,
As someone who suffers from phobias myself, I was wondering how you plan on dealing with your phobia while touring? How did you deal with it before? I suffer from travel phobias and panic attacks and they are not a very fun thing to deal with. Thanks, Leilani Phinney Columbia, SC
May 7th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Jonathan
I just whatch a video of you guys on youtude! Talking about your show & how was 3 hours long. Don’t worry about it you can do it. You still look great. Here is my question to you guy. You guy only have states around Bostin listed for the shows. Whats about your fan in the other states. Are you thinking about touring the USA. You do have fans in all 50 States or think about doing a video of it. so every body can see it.
Love
Rebecca
May 7th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I am SO proud of you for this Jon! SO PROUD!
I also suffer from anxiety and I completely understood your problem. I am so happy you decided to come back to us with the rest of the boys, and I will forever love you for this and be grateful for this!!
THANK YOU!
May 7th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
When the rumours were flying a few months back that the New Kids were getting back together, I kept hearing whispers that only 2 or 3 of you were regrouping and I was so anxious waiting for the official word because… while having ANY of you back sounds like fun, it wouldn’t be the same without all 5 of you. And I know that for you, particularly, the spotlight can be rough. I’m so happy you decided to come back, all of you, and I wish you nothing but happiness and success. I really hope you guys are going to be around again for a good while and I hope that the crazy life of a member of such a beloved band is a bit easier on you this time around, Jon!
I always say I don’t have a favourite New Kid. You’re all wonderful, amazing vocalists, gorgeous, funny… But, I think, maybe, if I had to choose… it’d be you. I can’t wait to see you guys in Toronto and hopefully get the chance to actually talk to you for a few minutes. You’re making a childhood dream come true!
May 7th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Jonathan,
Anyways, Jonathan, i know that you don’t really play bass, but when i saw you guys play instruments on the NKOTB Step by Step VHS and i saw you play, it got me wanting to play bass as well. I want to thank you for getting me interested in music, because i joined band when i was in jr and high school and those were the best times of my life.
I have waited many years for the groups return, and i was beginning to think that it would never happen, but fortunately I was wrong. This time around, I hope to see more of you guys, in concert and whatever because I’m not a pre-teen now.
Welcome back and i can’t wait to see you guys do what you do best. Oh yea, Jon, you have a wonderful voice, maybe a solo soon?
May 7th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I have to agree with everyone here. I think on top of all the great news of a reunion, the best part is that it’s all of you. No Jonathan missing
May 7th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Jonathan, I hope that your feeling good now..I cried when I watched your guesting in one of the talk shows in America. I know you can surpass what you are feeling. I did not expect that you have it. Guys BACK HIM UP OK!
May 8th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Finally, our prayes have been answered. We waited quitely and patiently for your return, and now we welcome you with open arms!
After listening to the new single “Summertime” I can’t help feeling nostalgic, it feels like travelling back in time. This is the NKOTB that I knew the same Jordan that I use to listen to (and believe it or not, try to immitate…I’m very much a girl BTW)
I was not able to watch your concert the first time you came here to Manila. I hope you guys will be able to visit us again.
Good luck and Godbless!
NKOTB rules!!!
May 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
jonathan…i hope you can make it..you are a breave guy and very very honest.!!Congratulations for your atitude in oprah..im prayng for you..
May 8th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Jonathan,
My God! You are a hard man to track down! As your biggest fan then and now, I have googles you so much over the years to find anything out about you! i know, it sounds slightly stalkerish, but you were such a HUGE part of my life back in the day, I just wanted to know…
Then I saw oan episode of Oprah that you were on, and my heart went out to you. That being said, let me just say I am So proud of you for making the decision to get back out there. I am behind you. We all, as your friends and fans are behind you.
I look forward to seeing you, and the guys! Talk about reliving out youth!!
Much love!
May 8th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Nicely said Jon.
Usus magister est optimus.
Kind regards.
May 8th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Oh HAPPY DAY!!! Jon, you look better than ever! I’m 30 years old and married but you still get my heart racing like I’m 13 again!!! I went to both of your concerts in Finland back in the days and lived outside your hotel for 24 hours! LOL!!! But don’t think I won’t do it again if you come, which I hope you will! Your fans will stay true to you forever!!!
May 8th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Hi Jonathan,
I just wanted to wish you the best for your new adventures. I look forward to hearing your beautiful voice, and I’m so happy you are getting back out there.
I think you look better every year…. absolutely dreamy.
Warm Wishes,
Diana
May 8th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Hey Jon!
We the fans have always been waiting for you guys. We never left.
Seeing you guys makes me remember those good old days but hey, all of us get older not just you so let’s get ready to party.
When are you guys coming to Los Angeles? I’ll pay anything to see you guys in concert again…Now I can buy my own ticket so bring it on.
May 9th, 2008 at 6:47 am
I must say that all of you have grown into some handsome men!! I remember my early teens with you guys and I loved all of you then, and I still love all of you now!!!! I am just so excited about the reunion! Jon - I’m sure you will do just fine! Remember this - you are only as old as you feel! I’m 32 now, and I feel like I’m 22! You are great and I can’t wait!!!
May 9th, 2008 at 7:14 am
OMG! Flashback 20 years ago, and I feel like I am 14 again, with posters of Jonathan all over my bedroom wall:) (both he and Jordan are still smokin’ hot in their 30’s!) Even though I am married (14 years now!) and the mother of two pre-teen sons, I can re-live my younger days sgain with NKOTB!!
I wish you guys all of the best, and hope that your tour brings y’all to Florida! You guys are awesome!!
May 9th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Hi Jon. I´m very happy and I would like that you and all NKOTB consider to come to South America. Here you have a lot of fans!!
Good look. Chao.
May 9th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Squee! Yay!
It’s good to hear from you, Jonathan!
And I’m glad you’re ready. We’re ready for you.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Hi Jonathan!
Gosh, you have no idea how excited we all are to see you guys together again!!! When you guys were around back in the days, I was living in Japan the time, so we never got the opportunity to see you live. Now I’m almost 30, and I’m hoping that you guys will make it out to San Diego so I can finally see you perform live! Seeing you guys together again takes me back to when I was a kid and we had nothing to worry about except “What am I wearing to school today” or “I wonder if Jonathan will write me back?” My Japan friends and I are no longer living in the same city, but I’ve already rounded up my girls here and we’re ready to see you guys!
May 10th, 2008 at 3:10 am
summertime is is such a good song!!
i have to admit that when i heard it the first time on the ryan seycrest show i wasnt too sure,but just listening to it the second time and i was converted!!
Already have the lyrics down so am ready to sing my heart out when you begin touring,love the old music too and have dug out all my old tapes and scrap books of jonathan, man i was obsessed, hang on i still am!! i even have pictures of nikko i there,the h.i.t.s cd has been downloaded to my ipod, cant beleieve that i originally had all the albums on cassette tape, now its all about downloads, i tunes etc, technology may have changed boys, but your fans havent, we all love you, we are have waited for you for many years, thank you for coming back to us!!
p.s
pretty please come to:
LONDON, LONDON, LONDON, LONDON, LONDON, LONDON, LONDON, LONDON - GOT THE HINT YET??!!
p.p.s jonathan how are you possibly still single?! you were always my fave and in my opinion, still the very hottest in the group - sorry jordan, donnie, danny and joey but i have to be honest-he is damn hot!!!
May 10th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Jonathan,
I tell you this because it might make a difference for tour dates that have not yet, gone on sale . First, I am extremely happy that you guys are doing this again. So much so that I planned a weekend trip for 2 of my best girlfriends and myself to Chicago from Lexington, Ky. We got our hotel reserved and our plane tickets and waited anxiously for tickets to go on sale through ticketmaster. I was on the phone and internet at 10am Central time, yet when an operator came on the line (website kept saying not available yet!) the only tickets we could get were 3 tickets in upper arena, rows apart. Now we will still be there because we love you all so much but we will not be able to sit together and enjoy the show. There has to be a better way to distribute tickets so that the same people don’t always get good seats and scalpers don’t buy up tickets that keep 3 friends of 16 years from sitting together. Still very excited about
October, But dissapointed today!
Love Always,
Amanda
May 10th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Hi Jonathan,
on one side I am happy, on the other I am sad. Sorry. In the past I often thought of the group (especially of you), but didn´t look for further information, it would have hurt:.-(
Now your are back and I know that you will be quite successful:-)
Toi, toi, toi.
One question of condider still remains:
Will you also go on tour in Germany - Berlin?
Best wishes for all of you - Sandra
May 10th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
JONATHAN!
its really really amazing. i just hope you come to portland, and i can afford a ticket.
May 10th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Hi Jon, Just wanted to say, I am very glad you guys are back, I was 16 when I became a fan and everyone told me I was too old. Well now I am 34 and still a fan, what will they say now, lol. I have only paid for concert tickets one time in my life and it was to a concer you guys did in late ‘89 or early ‘90. I was 16, worked for months to get money for a ticket and bus fair. Should have thought about a motel, well I was young, now I would know better. I took a bus, went to the concert, and planned on going back to the bus station after. Guess what it was closed. I ended up staying the night in a Amaco gas station. It was the longest night of my life, but I was able to see your tour bus as it passed me. I was young, and some people would say dumb, but I am 34 and if I had to do it all over again I would in a heartbeat. I hope you guys know how much we adore you even after almost 20 yrs. My husband and I still argue over you guys. He will sing the slim shady song, and I will smack him silly. Love you guys, Your forever loyal fan.
May 10th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
hi,just wanted to say thank you jon, have been on the web today and have come across some websites that mention the oprah interview,never caught it in dear old blighty - think oprah is on some satelitte channel ive never watched! i watched it on youtube today, and my heart went out to you, i was actually sobbing at the end, to watch you go through what you were going through at that time, and all i could think was how incredibly brave you were to put yourself through it,and brave to be doing it all again with the reunion tour, my mum has suffered from panic attacks in the past and is now on medication for it, she hasnt had an attack for a long time, but the threat of getting herself into a situation where she could have one is often a trigger for her and she wont put herself in those situations,i never really understood why she refused to push herself, your oprah appearance went some way to giving me a better understanding of them.
i know that the interview was taken in 2001,so am hoping that your situation has improved, but i just wanted to say how humbled i was to watch you on the show, and let you know how brave i think you are to go out there again and perform.
i am so thrilled that you have all decided to come back to us, and the 15 year old inside of me cant wait to see you all, hell - the 31 year old is pretty excited aswell!
you are incredible and i cant wait to see in the uk! xx
May 10th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Hi Jonathan
I am so glad that you guys are going to do this reunion tour. I am almost 31 and I grew up listening to all of you.
I am going to try to get tickets to the on of the boston concerts. But incase I can’t make it to the concerts good luck. I hope that Jonathan will write me back. OH ya I know the thrill of being on stage I play clarinet and saxophone in community band and love every minute of it.
May 11th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
okay… its been years and I like many others have always wondered what ever happened to our nkotb boyssss. men =)
you hear about jordan and joey… but i couldn’t figure what ever happened to jonathan. ARE YOU MARRIED? Kids? and when are you guys going to tour in Cali???
May 11th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
if your reading this… jonathan you were always my favorite… and still are… after all these years i still have all the nkotb videos. ahhh good times.
May 12th, 2008 at 3:31 am
I can’t help but notice that all of your tour cities are located on the east coast, besides Chicago. I’m from Detroit and am too busy to go to Chicago. Any plans on coming to the D?
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May 12th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Hi Jonathan!
It is so unbelievable exciting to see you guys getting back together. I have such fond memories of being a little 9 year old dancing around the basement in my New Kids pjs or setting up all the dolls on a cardboard box stage and blaring the music for my own little concert. I am so glad you guys decided to do this, now that I have the chance to attempt a real live concert! Your loyal fans never left your side… we still love you!
May 12th, 2008 at 8:17 am
HELLO : My name is Katherine I am writing from Chile, PLEASE considerations on a tour coming up this country, YOU are very dear and remember we do not forget .. PLEASE, and I confess that have passed the years and I still INLOVE Jonathan , HE IS MY FAVORITE NEW KIDS and congratulated them on his new job, PLEASE apology MI inglish. kiss kiss
Katherine
May 12th, 2008 at 8:19 am
please jonathan writhing to katherinegv@gmail.com
May 12th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Dear Jonathan,
I’m so grateful that you’re all back together and especially that you’re here again too! It’s not until recently that I came to understand (as far as I can understand as an ‘outsider’) how bad your panic attacks were (and maybe still are?). I just want to say to you that I think you’re really heroic to have done all those things, it really must have been terrifying for you! I hope you know that you made us happy then and that you’re making us -maybe even more- happy again being back together! I’m really grateful that the New Kids existed at the time (I learned English from you guys before I learned it in school, you know!) and you’ve always been my one favourite! I’m really glad that you’ve returned, I can’t wait to buy a ticket to one of your European concerts. I really hope you can enjoy it more this time!
Love from Belgium!
May 12th, 2008 at 9:22 am
My best friend & I grew up with you and we can’t wait to see you this Friday in NYC!!
Cincinnati represents!
I can’t wait to see my favorite ‘New Kid’ LIVE and in person!!!
May 12th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I hope you guys can make it out to LA! I can’t wait to hear your new music and sing along to some of the old school hits! I’ll be at work when you’re on the TODAY show, but I’ll be recording it and trying to catch you online (at work…haha)
love you guys and hope to see you on the west coast!!!!!
May 12th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Hey Jonathan…Omg….I am so beyond thrilled at this reunion! I am so excited that you guys are back. You were all such a major part of my teen years ” MY FIRST CRUSHES” And YOU were MY favorite!!! (Although I loved all of you) Now at 32, married and with kids of my own I am still as excited listening to your music as I was back then. It has brought back so many memories, so for that I Thank-You!
May 12th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Hi Jonathan
I am so glad that you guys are getting back together i still have your cassettes,cds,card, magazines, and other stuff that i have saved up for years. When I was going through that in January, I told my daughter all about you guys…I comparred to you guys with the Jonas Brothers…. I told her a little about you guys and played music..She liked the music and she told me that I was crazy….I said I dont care….I am 34 now and is now 10…I cant believe that it is all true…i will be watching you guys on May 16th and cannot wait
So I hope i will here from you soon.. PEACE AND LET GOD BE WITH YOU ALL!!!!
May 12th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
HEY JON!!
IT IS GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE REST OF THE GUYS!!
I HOPE YOU CAN COME TO MEXICO SOMETIME, YOU HAVE THOUSANDS OF FANS
OF COURSE, I AM NUMBER ONE SINCE I WAS 13TH..
MY KIDS NOW LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC AND THEY LIKE IT A LOT!!
HAVE A GREAT COMEBACK, I WISH YOU THE BEST IN EVERYTHING YOU DO IN MUSIC BUSINESS AND IN PERSONAL LIFE, THE SAME GOES TO JORDAN, DANNY, DONNIE AND JOE. GOD BLESS YOU!
May 12th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I am so glad you guys are doing a reunion tour. Seeing all of you on the Today show has ignited something in all of your fans. NKOTB fans are obviously not fair weather fans. Thirty is the new fourteen in my case and it’s fun to be giddy about this. I can’t wait to see you on May 16 on the Today show(a definite DVR must). Oh, and a happy birthday to Jordan on May 17! Don’t forget about Houston! Dallas gets all the glory in TX and I don’t know why?
May 12th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
come to the iwireless center in MOLINE, IL!!! or somewhere around IL, so people who didnt get tickets to the chicago show can have another chance. PLEASE!! I didnt get to see you guys as a child, now sure to hell dont want to miss it as a adult too. please come by the midwest…more than once.
May 12th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Hello Jonathan, You are my favorite New Kid. I saw you in Austin, Texas when I was 14yrs old, I am now 31yrs old. I am soooo happy you guys are back!!!! I never stopped listening to your music!!! You guys are so great and fun!!! Good Luck with the tour and everything—-I love New Kids!!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 12:30 am
oh jon, I am so proud of you! you have no idea how much I admire you and your strength to overcome the obstacles in your life. I would do anything to see you again!
May 13th, 2008 at 12:30 am
im fixing to be 32 and cant wait to see you!!!! please please please come to houston i saw you guys many times and would love to act like a kid again!! at least please come to texas! ill feel just like im in junior high getting into a fight with another girl about who was going to marry you guy….lmao!! geeez i still would fight her!!! i swear ill act the same…..the boooze will help..i am older…lmao!! cant wait to see you guys!
stacie
May 13th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Hi!!! It’s great that you guys are back together! I heard Summertime, it’s a great and catchy song. I hope you will include Europe on your tour!!! I would love to see you live!
Thanks and good luck!
Hugs,
Natalia
May 13th, 2008 at 6:46 am
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UNITED KINDOM CALLING. ANY DATES FOR THE UK YET??? PLLLZZZZZZZ..
34 GOING ON 15 AGAIN…MEL.X
May 13th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
HEY JON GLAD THAT YOUR READY I THINK WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME NOW I CANT NOT WAIT TIL YOU GUYS COME CLOSER TO ME AND I HOPE THAT U GUYS CAN VISIT EVERYWHERE THAT WAY EVERYONE THAT IS AND WAS A NEW KIDS FAN I KNOW THAT I TALKED WITH SOME PPL AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD GO JUST HEAR ALOT OF THE NEW AND OLD STUFF!!!!!!!!!!! CYA SOON
SHAY
May 13th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I’m so excited for my favorite group of all time to be back together!! been waiting FOREVER…. most people think i shouldnt be such a fan considering i just turned 21 almost 2 months ago..(i was a little young when you guys were big) but i remember going to see you guys in concert when you came to town.. i was 3!!! I still have my ticket stub! anyways~ just wanted to wish the guys the best of luck this time around and know that your fans always have and always will support our “kids”
Love you guys!!!!!!
NKOTB FOREVER!!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I am soooooooo excited
Check out this site and leave a personal message for the guys…
http://www.groupcard.com/c/BzU05pQ0qZ1
Cheers!
Angela
May 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Jonathan-
So glad to see you are going on tour. No offense to the other guys but you’ve always been (and will continue to be) my fave!! If you’re single, I’m yours. Just kidding…sorta. Seriously, I hope the tour is awesome for you.
-A girl in Beantown
May 14th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Jonathan,
The “countdown to 40″ has never looked so good.
May 14th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Hi Jonathon!
You still look as gorgeous as ever, I’ll never get tired of seeing you dance. Please tell me ya’ll are coming to Dallas, I sure would like to give you a Texas kiss(he-he). Take care, sweetheart and don’t forget about us southern girls.
Lots of Love,
Johnnette xoxo
May 14th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
It has been many, many years, but you all have never been forgotten. You were such a huge part of my young teen life! Now, I’m a nearly 33 year old Mom, with a little son of my very own and am happily married. Yet, I am so thrilled to hear about your reuniting and bringing back some of the fond memories from our younger years! As young people, we loved the New Kids group, but it also meant for us time spent with friends who shared the same interests in the group and in many areas of life. So, the New Kids not only gave us a fun, new music standard to enjoy, but they helped each of us create lasting new friends and memories of those times for us all as young teens! And, that is an impact that has lasted to this very day in many cases! I will never forget times spent with good friends, going to concerts, listening to your music, and just growing closer to my young friends as we shared our love for the group! So, I can’t wait to see you all again and remember some of the most fun days of growing up! Enjoy yourselves also as you head out on tour, and let this be the time that you take a wondrous second chance to travel again and rediscover the beautiful things in life…not kids anymore… but as very, very special MEN!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
P.S. - Jonathan, I just read for the 1st time about your panic attacks, and I want you to know how proud I am of you for making the decision to get back out there. I don’t minimize the difficulty of it either, and I KNOW what a process it is each and every time you are faced with a fearful situation. I have severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and as a teen, back in the New Kids age actually, I dealt with it constantly. I hardly ever went out with my friends…they came to my house and so forth, was terrified of odd things like storms or traveling and such, and just had a horrible time with my thought processes. All of this caused panic attacks for me too. I constantly avoided situations that I was fearful of….still do to this day if I don’t work with my thoughts! So, I want you to know that MANY of us out there truly understand. Thankfully, I am on a GREAT medicine now, from a knowledgable doctor, that doesn’t get rid of the OCD, but it helps me cope and lead a good, more normal life. It is still a struggle though, and I KNOW that every day is a fight. But, just never give up. Take it a day or an event at the time, and I know that the Lord will give you the strength you need to meet each obstacle and come out beating it in the end! People like us CAN win in these battles, and I so applaud you in all that you are doing! You are not alone! You will be in my prayers!
May 15th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Hi Jonathan!
Thanks for taking the time to send us a message. Of course we still love you guys! I’ll always cherish my NKOTB memories! SOOOO happy you’re all BACK together! I’m 32 now & feeling like I am 15 again! =)
PS, please add another Chicago show, pretty please!?!
Thanks & much love! xoxo
Stephanie
May 15th, 2008 at 6:51 am
HEY GUYS!!!!! Please come back to TORONTO again.I know your concert in TO is sold out is there anyway you can open another show. I and I know lots of others will love to go and see you. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!You have the 22nd of September off so can you do one that day!!! PLS
Devoted fan Monique
May 15th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Jonathan:
I cannot tell you how elated I am that you guys are back together. You were, are and always will be my FAVE!!!!! I used to have all your albums(now I am working on getting them back) I drove my bestfriend crazy making her listen to your music. She is thrilled too 20 years later, and she is going to a concert with me if you guys come to Idaho or Salt Lake. MY SON’s Birthday is November 29th too! I didnt even realize yours was the same day till a few months ago when I brosing your site. You are as hot as you ever were and I saw when you on Oprah and my heart went out to you Jon! I love you!!!! I love the new song “summertime” also. I don’t kknow if you can write back to me, but it would mean a lot and I love love love you…. I have some questions that I want to ask you so please write me back if you can my email address is on my sign up. Love you Jonathan!
Gena
May 15th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
HI GUYS,
I’M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!!
I’M FROM LANCSTER,MA WHERE THE KNIGHT BROTHERS LIVED AT ONE TIME!
WHY IS ONLY THE SINGLE OUT ON ITUNES? WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR NEW CD?
YOUR #1 FAN,
JEN
May 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
You’re back.. I can’t believe but I’m realy really HAPPY and proud of you. Please don’t forget your millions of fans from South America, specially from LIMA- PERU. Try to plan presentations for Latin America. It’s no fair that your fans from the past don’t enjoy this new moment. We love you so much….
I forgot something… I want to say: Thank you NKOTB because you were my motivation for many things in the past one of them: my interest in learning English. Now I’m a journalist and also work as teacher in a private school.
God bless every step in your career..
May 16th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Jon
Im so excited that you guys are back together man your the 1st concert i ever went to. i felt bad for my mom coz she held me up so i could see . i might have just been 6 year old but i knew the lyrics to the songs. i drove my parents crazy with the concert videos coz i would have watched everyday . i sprained my ankle trying to dance to ” the right stuff” i copied your style of clothing i came hoe from school with ripped jeans my mom thought it was funny. i had your life size poster in my room and o had the group one too! i had the blanket and everything i would get up on saturday mornings and wacth the cartoon i luved that cartton take care much luv nkotbfan
May 16th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Jonathan,
so happy to hear from you
Like the previous 412 ladies (sorry, if there are gents among you - didn’t actually check) I’m super-excited that my first “boyband” is back - thank you!
As for you pushing 40, you’ve never looked better! Admittedly I didn’t care much about guys back then but now you’re definitely my new favourite.
Hope to see you over here soon!
Kirsten, 27
Denmark
May 16th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Very weird to say your #1 fan at age 32, but I loved you then and now! Waiting for 6/9 to buy tickets for Dallas, Tx show! Can’t wait!!!
May 16th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Jonathan, After being on the Today show, I hope you guys know how much this reunion tour means to all of your fans. I have listened to your music since I was nine, and I remember the first time I saw you guys perform on TV with my sister right beside me. Went to every concert that came to our home town. You have given all of us a chance feel like we “own” some part of pop music again - THANKS! I love the new song, and I can’t wait to hear more.
Of course, I wouldn’t be a true fan if I didn’t tell you that you always were my favorite, and you still are. I didn’t think it was possible for anyone to get more gorgeous than you were, but man, I was wrong! If being almost forty looks that good, sign me up!
Peace, Love, and Happiness,
Tiffany
May 16th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Jonathan,
It is so nice to have you back! You were amazing then and I know you will be amazing now. You were my first celebrity crush, and now that I’m 30, you still make my heart pound. I guess the only difference is I’m too old to make out with posters of you. Oh my, that was bad huh. Listen, I can’t even imagine what it’s like to get up in front of all these people, to jump back into this life, but remember two things please: God blessed you with an amazing gift, and we are grateful that you share it with us, and also, whether you’re making music for all to hear, or disappear again back into the financial world if that’s where you are most comfortable…your fans have never left you, and we never will. Yep my teeny-bopper crush stemmed 20 years ago from how hot you were and how well you danced…as a grown woman now, my crush stems from a seeing a gorgeous, articulate man, who radiates a warm heart, and who happens to be completely talented as well.
And uh…while you’re working your a** off behind the scenes getting ready for all of us… remember to breathe through it all, and find time to stay sane….
…lastly… Please know that there will be a HUGE number of husbands sitting grumpily at home while their 30+ year old wives (like me =), race off to see your concerts…because there is no way in he** we are bringing them with us!!!
Much love, hope to meet you someday!
xoxox
Jess
May 16th, 2008 at 9:09 am
OMG…I am the HAPPIEST girl in the world, listening to you today on the TODAY show…My kids are now rocking out to you…I LOVE IT…I will be taking my daughter to your concert so she can hear what “real” music sounds like…I LOVE IT…THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for coming out of retirement…know its a sacrifice for you and your families…THANK YOU!!
May 16th, 2008 at 9:10 am
im so happy you guys got back together..i cant wait to see you in san jose ca on october. you guys sounded great today luved the new song..xoxoxoxoxo
May 16th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I just have to say, as much as I love Jonathan, I think he’s still struggling with his stage fright. He looked so uncomfortable up there this morning. I hope he’s doing this tour because he wants too and not because he feels obligated to. Also, the skanky dancers have to go.
May 16th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Jon,
As a fan, and fellow anxiety pal I want to say how happy I am to see you back on stage with NKOTB. I am working on getting to the concert in October in MN, and God willing, I will be there!
So glad to see you are doing so well! =]
Peace and Love,
Paula in WI
May 16th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Jonathan! Wow I never thought I could get so excited to see the first 5 guys that I went completely gaga over come back around. I would have thought that by my 30’s I wouldn’t feel like a teeny bopper over a band! I was wrong! I am so excited just got to get you guys to come down to South Carolina!
May 16th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Happy Birthday Danny and Jordan!!! You guys look as young as ever!!! I’m so excited you guys are back!!! Love, Lici <3
May 16th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I wanted to give you a special note Jonathon, after seeing you on the Today Show….I too have struggled with Panic/Anxiety related issues….mine was more of a post-pardum thing a couple years ago…but still I can relate in my own way…
I wanted to tell you how PROUD I am of you and how proud you should be of yourself!!! You were wonderful on the Today Show…and you are showing how STRONG you are!!! We all love you and are so HAPPY you guys are back…all of you, altogether, there’s nothing that compares!!
What a gift you have given your fans, and we are sooo THANKFUL!!!
I know how hard it is to fight and control anxiety/panic….I want you to know we are all here with you and just so so so PROUD!!!
Congratulations!! You have made a HUGE step and shown just how strong you are!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All my Best,
Lexi
May 16th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Jon—it was great to see you back onstage. You did great! The last tour was just missing something without you. I know you try to hide in the background, but you are vital to the group and balance it out. You made the right decision and I hope (I know) you will make tons of money and you won’t regret coming back. You’re the best!
Love, C
May 16th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Can I first start off by saying…my husband is SO jealous!
I met my husband post-NKOTB era and it’s amazing that he can still be hating on me for being a devoted fan. haha
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you and the other guys for bringing us all back in the days when life was carefree. The latest single from your upcoming album is sure to be a hit and I can’t wait to hear the rest. It’s a blessing that you have strong, supportive families that have stuck with you throughout the years and how great it is that you guys recognize how devoted your fans are too! Sharing your talents is a gift to us. Best wishes for a great reunion tour.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Hello, You all rocked the today show. Since you did not make a tourdate for Baltimore, MD, you will be seeing me at the DC show that you are performing at in October. I will be the one that is screaming the loudest so I should be easy to spot.
I was not able to see you when I was a little girl but now I am 25 and no one is going to stop this woman from going to see you now!!! NKOTB–I’ll be loving YOU forever!!!!!
Abbie from Lowell, Massachusetts
Now residing in Baltimore, MD
May 16th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
HI JONATHAN!!!!
Loved seeing you today at MACYS!!! You looked really great! Thanks for being so super nice to me! It was so cool to finally get to talk to you!!! I am the special education teacher from New Jersey & I was there with my mom. Hope to see you again soon!!!
LOVE YOU LOADS & GOOD LUCK WITH THE SHOW!!!
STACI XOXO
nj1245@yahoo.com
May 16th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Jonathan!!!!! OMG I cannot tell you how excited I am that you guys are back together. I was in highschool when you guys first came out and my room was wallpapered with posters of all of you(mostly you though). My son, Andrew shares a birthday with you November 29th, and mine is just three short days before that. My best friend and I am going to SLC in November to see you!! and we live in Boise Idaho, nothing could keep me away!!!! I never got to see you when I was a girl but now I am…. will be a GREAT Bday present for myself. hehehe. Jonathan when you were on Oprah a few years ago, I cried like a baby, felt so bad for what you went through. I could tell that you were a bit uncomfortable today on the Show. You were, are and always will be my all time fave new kid!!!!! Wanna sell me a house?;)
May 16th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Hi Jonathan,
My name is Margaret Kelly im from Scotland and now live in NYC now. I dont know if you will remember me. Prob not. Anyway one Night when you guys performed in Glasgow one of your bodyguards took me backstage and he tried to introduce me to you as i stood out a wee bit because of the t-shirt i had on, i made it. And i was so in love, obsessed or whatever you want to call it, i just froze and burst into tears. You were sitting at a table reading a paper i think i remember it made you laugh. You must have been like “crazy girl”. It makes me laugh so much. But let me tell you honey you look amazing. I just saw you guys on the news just now. Im so annoyed that i didnt see you all today. Hopefully i will soon.
You were my favorite, Jon. I fancied you and Wee Joey. And no wonder. You were always So genuine and i could tell you are a sweetheart. That had a sexy way about him.
I Wish you and the guys all the very best and i hope you still have the t-shirt i flung on the stage. I worked so hard on that. I know Joey did Wicked on Broadway. Im a performer and do Broadway hopefully ill get a chance to perform with youself or him one day who knows?
Anyway Enjoy
Lv Margaret The Crazy Scotxxx
May 16th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hey Jonathan!
You guys rocked out on the Today show this morning and look better than ever! I too have a Panic/Anxiety Disorder and was so inspired by the way you have seem to overcome yours. I wish to see you guys in Kentucky this summer…if you come within a 4 hour radius…I’m there! I saw you all when I was about 13 years old when you came to Louisville. If not, I look forward to the CD and seeing your alls success again!
Keep up the good work!
A devoted fan in KY!
Christy
May 16th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I am so happy you guys are back together!! I have been jamming to the greatest hits album for the last 15 years!! Time for some new hits!! Can’t wait till you’re in Dallas!! I will see you there!!
May 16th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hi Jonathan!!!!!!!
I am so glad that you and the other guys are reuniting because I missed all of your music. You will always be my favorite group no matter what happens. You all are the best. I can relate to you a lot because I as well have a anxiety disorder and I do take medications for it but it is really hard still for me. I get panic attacks too so I feel for you. You are my favorite member of the New Kids. I saw you guys when you all were at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md and you all were great!
Love you
Jennifer
May 16th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Jonathan!
You are my Favorite…you are such a sweet and down to earth person. And also the best looking of all. I already bought my tickets for the NY concert on 9/23 my friends and I can’t wait to see you….please sing a solo!!!! My friends in Peru are so jealous because I’m going to see you and the boys in concert and they might not be able to see you:(
Romina, NY-Peru
May 16th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Were you in Orlando, FL in June-July of 1989 staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World?
May 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Ok I have watched the Today show performance over 30 times on you tube now.
I just LOVE the song Summertime. I can’t begin to tell you how much!
Jon, I saw a request for an autographed photo by another girl on here.
Now I don’t expect that much although I’d love it. I will just chance it here to ask. Can you send me a message of some sort on my myspace page? I would cherish it forever. You are the biggest crush of my life!
myspace.com/jennystorti is my url please, please, please look me up!
May 16th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Jones Beach 1988 I was there!! My first show ever and I feel the same way from the Today show that I did way back when! You guys rocked today, like no time has passed at all! It was so great to feel like we were 15 again- My girlfriends and I had a blast! My 3 year old daughter was rocking out to “Summertime” when we got home and boy can she move! Thank you for coming back! We needed you guys back- this is good stuff!!! See you in NJ or CT! P.S. I still have my tour jacket- I got a lot of questions about where I got it today…. and it is 18 years old!!!
You guys rock! THANKS!!
May 16th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Seeing the New Kids perform again was like a dream come true! You guys rock and I can’t wait to catch a show or two or three!!!!
May 16th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
hey jonathan soooooooooooo glad u decided 2 come back 2 ur 4 brothers. what can i say but u r a trooper. i saw the tour schedule & when i saw that u guys r comin 2 phoenix i flipped out. hell fire i am willin & able 2 travel 4 hours or so just c u performin with ur brothers again. i got about 1 year & 1/2 b4 i turn 40 & i’ve got 2 agree with all these peps on here about u lookin hot & sexy 4 someone who is turnin 40 this year. i saw u & jordan on oprah & i was shocked. i never thought in a million years that u 2 suffered this, especially u jon. i was in tears when i saw how u were on oprah, alot of people i talked 2 that were & still r fans of nkotb figured since u went suffered panic attacks & anxiety disorder wasnot goin 2 b part of this reunion. i told that u have 2 have confidence in him cause i sure as hell do. and u did it, u did awesome on the today in april & u most defintly did an awesome job today. and i must say u still got the moves just like u did back in the day,all u guys did. i cannot wait til u come 2 phoenix. i will b takin my six year old 2 this show(well she will b 7).hopefully by the time i get back here to az. they will still tickets 2 sale. keep up the great job of stayin strong jon cause i want 2 c u perform in phoenix.
May 16th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Hi Jonathan!
You guys did a wonderful job on the Today show…. I’m unbelievably happy that you guys are back and will be touring!! Your music was the one bright spot in my life back in the day when my parents were going through tough times and I’ll always be grateful for that. It was awesome meeting you at Macy’s today -you’ve ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE!!! … thank you for taking the trouble to try to spell my name! hehe.
Love and hugs…looking forward to the tour,
Shirin
May 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I think you guys reuniting was such a great decision, I know I’ve never been happier!! The Today show was so great, you guys still have it all these years later….NKOTB forever…I wrote that on my notebook everyday back in school, you were and always will be my favorite group!! Can’t wait for the album. Good luck with the tour!
NKOTB 4-ever!!
Betty
XOXO
May 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Jonathan, I just have to leave you another message, I just can’t stop thinking about you and the boys! I have been looking at ticket prices!!!! whooooooooooowee I will just have see a kidney or something.. hehehhee but I would do that, for you. You married? can I fit that bill for ya! hehehe you can drop me a line anytime as well I am at hpqueen71@msn.com. Would love to talk to you about dirt! lol anything really. Love ya
Gena
May 16th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
You guys was awesome today on the Today Show I am so excited to ssee you all back together after. Twenty years away I will always be a fan of your alls there is no group in. Any kind of music that will ever be as good as you guys in my opinion.
Jodie
May 16th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I saw you guys this morning it was awesome..I called my mom and said MOM they are back I can’t believe it..I’m so happy I’m now 27 years old and hope I get to see you in concert..You guys are great..I love you all..
May 16th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I know it’s not something you haven’t heard before, but I felt compelled to tell you how excited I am that the group reunited and how much a positive impact this has made in the life that surrounds me. Like most, I grew up with the group and being able to “recreate” those memories of a innocent childhood, brings a smile to my face when there is so much negative surrounding us.
My dearest friend Amy and I camped out all those nights to get tickets, dragged our ear plugged fathers to concerts, and spent all our free time covering every inch of our bedroom in posters and “I LOVE JONATHAN” signs, But this time around is even more special. Amy is now getting married and what could be better than a bachelorette party at a NKOTB concert??? So we giggled Saturday how after 15 years, we still will be in the last row for the Chicago concert, but are happy to be attending. A weekend away from my husband and 3 kids sounded wonderful! Amy called yesterday to tell me maybe we should sell our Chicago tickets, she probably won’t be up for going. I wondered why on earth she was talking this way. We’ve waited 15 years for this! She then told me she was diagnosed with breast cancer and would be be having a mastectomy as early as next week. Followed by many doses of Chemo and radiation. Though we are going to take this one day at a time, no matter what- we are going to travel from Milwaukee to Chicago to attend the concert. We’re not missing this for anything! I can’t express enough, how we need this right now. You have brought so many happy memories to us and it feels good to think of those carefree days again. We might not be screaming until it hurts this time around, but we will defiantly will be the most appreciative group there.Look for us in the top row. We’ll all be wearing “Save the ta- ta’s” shirts.
Thanks again for putting your life on hold, for ours.
Kelly D
Milwaukee, WI
May 16th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Oh I saw you on the today show this mornin and it was crazy how emotional I got just listenin to all those old songs, I’m so happy you guys are back…every girl had a fav and you were mine…its so strange how your manurisms are the same as they were years ago, you hold the microphone the same, you’re still the sweet shy guy that kinda hangs out in the back..but its so obvious your whole heart is in this…please come to New Orleans! what better way to bring some life to the city, we need you! Oh, and if you do come to town…save me a ticket..amanda23170@gmail.com
May 16th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Hi Jonathan!
Great job on the Today show-I loved it!!! You STILL make my heart flutter =p All of my MALE friends called me up to inform me of your reunion. All the same guys that were jealous of you on my bedroom walls years ago =D You were a HUGE part of my teenage life. You don’t know it, but you helped me through a very dark time. When I was sixteen, I suffered a major depression after witnessing the aftermath of my girlfriend’s suicide and I want to give up on life. But I decided to surround myself with all the things that made me happy and I knew YOU made me happy. So I pinned up all your pictures back on my walls. It was a major aid for me to crawl out of that darkness. Thank you for making the decision to do the reunion. I’m sure I’m not the only one who look at you as a comfort for better times. But when I saw you on Oprah I wanted to jump through the screen and give you a hug. I want to tell you that we are stronger than we think we are. Keep smilin that goregous smile of yours! And, Jonathan, I must say you look STUD-A-LICIOUS @ almost 40!
Love Ya Lots,
Heather aka Feline Addict
May 16th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Jonathan you were always my favorite New Kid! I had your poster on the wall of my room all through high school, though I did not take it with me to the dorms, it was there in my room at home until after college (1995). Just before senior year of high school in 1990, I left a summer program at Boston College to go back to NJ, see a New Kids concert, and turn around and go back. Everyone thought I was nuts as I was missing the various sight-seeing trips around Boston to see a concert back at home. I thought it was pretty funny considering you are from that area. lol I was never a huge fan of big concerts in general, but I went to probably 5 or 6 New Kids concerts while I was in high school. To this day I haven’t seen anyone else more than twice.
My first thought after seeing the Today show today, after “Damn I wish I knew they would be in NYC, I’d have been on the train to see them” was, “I NEED to get tickets!!”. Just like when I was 16.:)
I am so glad you will be touring with the group; from previous interviews I had seen, it seemed you weren’t interested in re-starting your music career. I am so glad you did. It wouldn’t be the same without you!!
May 17th, 2008 at 11:14 am
nkotb was my very first concert in freakin Dallas TX!! donnie was my absolute fav and holy shit he ages gracefully!! hottie!! i am so excited that you guys are getting back together, my girlsfriends and i will definately see you in seattle!! we love you thanks for doing this for us. nadeline. xoxo
May 17th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Jonathan: I am so proud of you overcoming your anixiety to do this tour. In 1985, I was a depressed teen ager who was being bullied at school, dealing with 2 terminaly ill parents and debating dropping out of high school. At a loss of not really knowing where to turn, I wrote you a letter that turned into 12 pages, I mailed it not expecting a responce. 2 weeks later, (On valentines day, there was an envelope sitting on my bed when I came home from school. there was fan club info, an autographed 8×10, a peice of loose leaf that read “I know this is a rough time for you, be strong and hang tough love Jon k” and a mickey mouse valentine signed Love Jon K on the back . I carried the valentine and letter in my wallet for years, until they were falling to peices. Your words got me through the roughest time in my life and kept me strong. NOT ONLY DID I GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL… TODAY, I TEACH. THANK YOU JONATHAN, I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO YOU.
MARLA
STAEN ISLAND,NY
May 17th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I just wanted to write in and say how great it is that the new kids have reunited. There is something magical about them and now we all get to feel it too,not only reminding us of great times from the past,but that music and dancing can be inspirational,fun and sweet. I haven’t felt this excited about music in a while. Everytime I see them dance and sing I can see that their hearts are in the drivers seat. God Bless!!
Muriel
May 17th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Jonathan! I can’t believe I’m posting a message to you!
I had accepted that going to a New Kids show and feeling the magic in person was something I’d never get to do. But now, an unfulfilled fantasy can come true! I’m so excited for what the future may bring! It’s funny how all my girlish giddiness has come back within hours of hearing the news.
I can’t believe how gorgeous you’ve become. I’d buy a house from you anytime.
First off, I am so proud of you and the guys for pulling things back together. I was a bit young for you during your hayday, so I worshiped NKOTB all by myself in my teens.
And for the record Jon, you were always my favorite!
~Sarah, 26
Ohio
May 17th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Jonathan, Have you being able to read my comments? please let me know.
Myspace, email or however you want. I am sad that I couldn’t see you in New York.
Sending you all my love and support.
Pao
(Paola, the girl in the Wheelchair)
May 17th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Jonathan, I loved you then and I truly love you now and forever. You totally Rock like always. Keep up the terrfic work, you and the rest of the Guys. NKOTB Fan forever and ever… meow…
May 17th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
We are so happy for you Jonathan! We love you and support you in your journey! Congrats! can’t wait to see everyone at the Vegas concert!
May 17th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Hello Jonathan,
It goes without saying that this NKOTB reunion means so very much to your fans. I remember the excitement over Duran Duran reuniting a few years back (they are one of my absolure favorites), and how my friends and I reacted to the news, and the tour that followed. The excitment over your reunion probably far surpasses DD’s reunion…and the TODAY show performance on Friday totally cemented that!
More than anything, I just wanted to say that what makes me happiest about NKOTB coming back together for a new album and tour, is that you are a part of it, and that you are genuinely happy in doing so. I remember watching a documentary in which you spoke openly about all the struggles you had in the past…my heart just went out to you, for I never imagined you were going through so much. What a joy to know you have overcome those demons and have moved forward to a much happier place in your life!
I hope to see you and guys in Tampa, and may the Good Lord allow me opportunity to meet you and give you a big ol’ hug. God bless you, your boys and your families. Enjoy this adventure!
Much love from Orlando,
Alina
May 17th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Jon,You guys are the best.Summertime is my favorite song. I cant wait to hear more. Hope to see you in Albany,New York.Loving you Forever, shannon
May 17th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Hey Jonathan!
This is JJ. I met you and Jordan in the airport on your way to Long Beach back in February. Great to see your recording has been a success!
Saw you guys on the Today show (thanks to a call from MOM)…gotta say you two look just as good in person! Not to mention the rest of the guys look great too!
So when are you coming out to Breckenridge to get a snowboard lesson?!? Jordan said it wasn’t that bad out here! Plus, your in good hands…I’m an ER nurse!
Can’t wait to see you in Denver! You should do a summer show in Vail…it would be good stuff!
Take care, see you in CO!!!
~JJ~
May 17th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
It was so great to see you and the other guys on stage again on the Today show…can’t express how happy I am that you are back with the other guys (I so missed you on the final tour at the stop in Philadelphia!). I never thought I would be signed up to a blog on a NKOTB website…actually never fathomed it. I thought one NKOTB fan club membership would be enough for me, but apparently I was wrong. *lol*
Good luck with the tour! Will you guys be doing any CD signings in the Philly area? Would love to finally meet you, Jonathan!
Besos,
Amy
May 18th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Jonathan, I saw you guys last night at the Zootopia concert….Amazing!!!! I’m so happy for you! You all looked so happy and so comfortable, and as fans we all still feel the love. I loved the night, I spent a great night with my daughter who came as a Miley fan and left as a fellow NKOTB crazy. It was so fun being able to share that side of me with her! I can’t Thank you all enough for giving us one more chance to revisit that time in our life when it all seemed so easy! On our three hour drive home we listened to all things New Kids, including Face the Music. So funny!
Please enjoy making your new memories…..
Shauna
Heshey, PA
May 18th, 2008 at 9:33 am
hey jonathan!! saw you guys in the pop 100 chart on billboard. com this week!! congrats!! i can’t get over there’s finally a nkotb reunion!! wonderful and today’s music needs you guys!
May 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am
i really want to say something… i am already sick and tired of people bashing new kids for having a comeback.. because frankly i think that they are the only “boy band” that would be able to do something like this.. i would like to see nsync or backstreet boys do something like this! people need to quit hatin because they did not chose to do this for all the people that have something negative to say they did it for all the people who still adore them and love their music… i am proud to say that i will pay $350 to meet them and go their concert in milwaukee this is a chance for all of us fans to fulfill a teenage dream and i am glad to have this chance again.. so to all of you people who have something to smart ass to say remember opinions are like assholes… everyone has one.. and it is easy to bash someone when you are anymonous and sit behind a computer screen and give random opinions all day but they are the ones who are receiving all the fame and praise they so richly deserve! ok im done now!!!!
a proud nkotb fan
amy hansen
muskego wi
p.s i know my spelling sucks but i got my point across,
May 18th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I am a 32 year fan of 20 years. Throughout that time I have stayed as current as possible on the growing careers of each guy. I’m so proud of their accomplishments, especially Jonathan. While re-watching (thank God for DVR) the performance on The Today Show, it was apparent it was stressful for Jonathan. I don’t know any of the guys personally but I did watch Jonathan and Jordan on The Oprah Show years ago discussing anxiety. For Jonathan to get back out in front of millions of strangers is amazing. The journey may be difficult but he has the support of his fellow brothers as well as those millions of strangers, who want nothing but success for him.
Thank you for reuniting, even if for a short time. It’s wonderful to feel giddy all over again, mimicking each word to each song. Jordan was always my obsession but now, you ALL are amazing, equally! Honestly, when I see you guys together, it doesn’t feel like any time has passed. It’s fabulous what you guys are doing.
Rock on~
Cheryl Puckett
Mesa, Arizona
May 18th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Jonathan,
Without you, there would be no reunion. I was at the Toronto show back in 1994, where you weren’t present, and it just wasn’t the same without you. I’m soooo glad you decided to do the reunion with the rest of the guys.
God grant you the strength and stamina to endure the tour - you’ll be GREAT, as always!
wishing you many blessings & much love,
Gina
May 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I can still remember when I saw you in Wichita Kansas. Then I was a screaming 13 year old girl that swore you looked right at me in the crowd. As an adult I realize that me being in the nosebleed section odds are you didnt look right at me…but a girl can still dream.
Your fans are still there and so glad to have ALL of you back. But you are still my favorite.
Glad to see you will be coming to my neck of the woods…hopefully this time I can be below the nose bleed section. No matter where I will be the show will be awesome and you guys will still rock!!
May 18th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I knew you where a truly nice guy the day I met you on the beach in Biloxi. You where so down to earth and sweet. It’s when I truly feel in love with you guys. Whenever you saw us you stoped to talk. Thanks for those memories.
May 19th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Hi Jonathan!
I’m so glad to hear from you and to hear you’re so excited about the reunion! I’m so happy to see you guys together again and having a good time. I wish you all the best in your comeback and cannot wait to see you! I hope you’d come also to my country, Finland, in your world tour, if you in any way can. Please come here too! You’ll always be in my heart, my true knight. God bless you.
All the love, support and strength from
Kirsi, 24, Finland
May 19th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Hey Jonathan. I hope that you read this. I am so proud that you are doing this whole reunion thing. I know that it is a hard thing to do with anxiety/panic disorder. I, myself, also suffer from this so I can somewhat relate.
I am just an old friend, who has lost touch with you, saying hi and good luck.
See you in Boston on the 28th.
Kelley
May 19th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Hey again Jonathan. I am going to leave you an email address if you want to talk. It has been so long and it would be nice to hear from you again.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Kelley
kelleyb75@hotmail.com
May 19th, 2008 at 8:18 am
1st off, i like everyone else here freaking loveeee you guys, 2nd i would like to thank you for all those times in my youth where instead of loosing my mind from family problems, you kept me sane by making me forget for a while my issues just by listening to guys sing. We were poor so i didnt have the luxury of having everything NKOTB, and even though till today, at almost 28 yrs old, i never asked my mom of anything except to buy me your tapes which i still have & she surprised me with your dolls. I was a lil upset that i lucked out on the Borgata tickets but at least i know i have a chance to go to MSG. Cant wait, and guys, as much as i am excited along with other fans, u guys are really doing it for us by performing and touring nonstop, thanks a million. Love you guys 4-ever!!!!
May 19th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I am so very excited to hear that the Guys are BACK!!! I was a HUGE Fan and so very gald to know that I can soon get some more of their music. Although my mom didn’t like the fact that I was hooked on a boy band, and over the years I have lost all of my New Kid tapes, I do still have their Greatest Hits CD. And at 31 I play it in my car all the time. My husband has picked on me for tring to get back some of my teen years, but who cares. I have always loved the Guys, Jonathan ecspecially, and always will. Their sound was awesome and I LOVE IT!!!! I hope to get the old hits and well as the new ones. So EXCITED I can’t wait to get the new CD!!
Always a BLOCKHEAD and proud of it.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I am so very excited to hear that the Guys are BACK!!! I was a HUGE Fan and so very glad to know that I can soon get some more of their music. Although my mom didn’t like the fact that I was hooked on a boy band, and over the years I have lost all of my New Kid tapes, I do still have their Greatest Hits CD. And at 31 I play it in my car all the time. My husband has picked on me for tring to get back some of my teen years, but who cares. I have always loved the Guys, Jonathan ecspecially, and always will. Their sound was awesome and I LOVE IT!!!! I hope to get the old hits and well as the new ones. So EXCITED I can’t wait to get the new CD!!
Always a BLOCKHEAD and proud of it.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:47 am
It seems like it was just yesterday that you guys pulled my cousin up on stage as your Cover Girl! How time flies! I thought that rainy day in Royal Oak MI back in high school was the last time I would ever see you guys, thank goodness I was wrong!
Jon you were my favorite and of course you still are. You look amazing and I cannot wait to see you and the guys when you come to the Palace of Auburn Hills, MI. Everyone told me that my 30’s would be a blast and thanks to you, I am going to enjoy every minute of it! Best of luck to you on tour and see you in October!
Love,
L.Manchen
31, Eastpointe, MI
May 19th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hey Jonathan. So thrilled for you. We’ll be keeping our eye on you to make sure you’re enjoying yourself;) Try not to get caught up in all the craze and just enjoy it. Most people don’t get to experience what you all did once in their lifetime and here you go yet again!! The halls of the U.S. Capitol were echoing your tunes today. i thought my Director was going to come in and chastise but, he came in and did a little “Right Stuff” dance move that is certainly not in character for him. Yet another closet fan:)
Seeing you all made my heart feel like a kid again. Thank you for that, as it doesn’t happen often enough.
Sheri
May 19th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Hi Jonathan
I do hope that you get to read this.
Thank you so much for your message and for being part of the reunion.
I am so happy that you have decided to do this. It’s something I always hoped for but never dared dream that it would actually happen.
I don’t know if you remember me, but I was the rather overemotional girl who met you in Neal Street, London in January 1994. I was so happy to meet you, it was so overwhelming, but you were so sweet to me and told me not to cry. I also met you the following day outside your hotel when you came over and hugged me goodbye.
I was so heartbroken when the group split. It was years later when I discovered that you were dealing with anxiety that I could understand, because the same time you were dealing with it, I was dealing with it too. In fact the day I met you I had a really bad panic attack on the way to meet you and I nearly didn’t make it, but I was so determined to see you and that’s what pushed me on. It was that determination that helped me to overcome my fears and enjoy my life (I am still single but I have my own house and a job that I love).
I am so happy and grateful to have the chance to see you again. I bet you are so excited to have the chance to come back to the U.K. again, I remember you saying about how much you loved it here. I am coming out to Boston in September and I will see you on the Friday 26th(4starVIP) and Sunday 28th(5starVIP). I promise I’ll try not to cry again!!. I am going to be 40 this year and I wanted to do something special to celebrate. Going to see you in Boston just tops it!!!
I just want to leave you with a prayer that has helped me all these years.
‘Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I together can’t handle’.
Take Care & God Bless
Love
Anne
XXXX
annechesmore@aol.com
May 19th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Jonathan: YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!! I hope everything goes well with you and the band. You drove me to tears last Friday. You seemed calm and really enjoying what you were doing. I wish you the best!! I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU with all my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Hey
I was just able to watch your performance on the Today show today, and it was awesome. Looks like you are all ready for this reunion to me, and I know for sure that your fans, including myself, are ready.
May 19th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I went to see you on the Today show and left very dissapointed. I could not believe the crowd, I had no idea what I was getting into. I couldn’t even get close enough to see any of you. You guys sounded great and once I got to watch on TV you looked just as good. I’m so glad that your going back on tour, maybe I will actually get see you live again. I hope so. Are you planning to make it to Oklahoma?
May 20th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Great news guys, but where is the plan to leave the US of A and come travelling to see us all over the world? Wembley Arena was my favourite haunt!
Joey said that his wife will be at his side throughout, not sure what my husband will make of me reverting to being 13 again, I’m sure many fans are the same
great times guys, delighted to have you back!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Jonathan i saw you on the today show and you were amazing. The whole band was amazing. After all this time I am still your biggest fan. The first time I saw you was at Jones beach and that show was incredible. I will be going to your show in Tampa. After I saw the Today show I had to pull put all my old VHS tapes. I sat there for hours just watching all the pay per views I had recorded. I still get butterflies when I watch you. Jonathan please drop me a line if you can. I would love and be honored to meet you at the Tampa show. My email is batcat2006@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you. Keep hangin’ tough Jonathan. All my love always LAURA
May 20th, 2008 at 8:41 am
When I was 14, EVERYTHING was all about New Kids on the Block..omg, you should have seen my bedroom! haha My best friend and I always listened to you guys, watched your concerts and talked non stop about you..Now, here I am, 30coughcoughsomethingcough years old and all those old warm feelings came back when I watched you guys on the Today show! Here I was on the phone with my best friend and it was like we were kids again..well, until one of my kids brought me back to reality..haha..Thank you guys for coming back! Older, wiser, and hotter than ever! I LOVE the new song! Thank you!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Yes a definite man now.I also saw you on the Todays Show..you looked a bit overwhelmed with all of it.Get with the boys about coming back to Shreveport.If I can help in anyway,,let me know…chitrchatr@yahoo.com..You all deserve a comeback.I know even back then you looked at everything with different eyes,,being the oldest out of the group and guess what!!!!! Keep them grounded and heads up.The love for you all is there..you guys know it now.Heads up,smile,and give it all you got.Take care of yourself as well..Dedra
May 20th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Hi guys i’m so excited about your reunion! m sister and my cousin and i all went up to the attics and dusted off all the New Kids stuff we kept from back then. We watched you on the Today show and i gotta say i got a little choked up! Remember that all us little girls who had to beg their parents to take us to your shows and buy your merch, we’re all grown now too and we have our own money and transportation and we’ll follow you the ends of the earth! - XOXOXO
May 21st, 2008 at 6:00 am
Jonathan,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this reunion. I’m so glad you decided to give it one more go. This time will be different. It will be better. The guys are grown, the fans are grown, and we all share these amazing memories and are ready to make new ones. “Summertime” rocks and I can’t wait for the album!
Now you know. Your fans have carried this torch all these years and it hasn’t dimmed one bit! That’s gotta make you feel good. Frankly I thought I was the only one until I saw all my fellow NKOTB “sisters” out there on the plaza screaming their heads off! That’s when I realized “OMG, this is going to be huge!” We love you guys so much. I don’t know if you will every completely know what you mean to each one us.
I am so excited for you guys. And you are right, this time it is different. This time you get to relax and just enjoy the ride knowing that you already “made it”.
Allison
May 21st, 2008 at 10:45 am
Jonathan I love you!Thank you for coming back and giving me a big smile.I cannot wait to see you dancing and singing in Europe.
I love your dance moves and your smile!;0)
Sandrine
France & UK
May 21st, 2008 at 1:32 pm
JONATHAN!!!
Remember Hawaii?
Lurene Music
lurenemusic@hotmail.com
May 21st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
OH JONATHAN…where do I begin? lol…I AM SOOOOOOOO READY! I am so happy that you guys came back (you especially), seeing you all perform again really does bring back great memories for me and I am sure everyone else also. Now you can look forward to creating new ones and being so fortunate to experience it all the first time and now your doing it all a second time. I look forward to meeting you soon, I did purchase my VIP ticket lol well now that I have a real job as an adult (real estate agent lol) I dont have to beg parents for money to buy tickets lol…I cant wait to see you, take care :o)
P.S. I did see you perform on the Today show and one would say you are DEFINETLY READY lol…Lori
May 21st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hey,
I wanted to thank you for doing this for your fans. I grew up with the biggest crush on you guys its not even funny when I think about it, I remember being about 8yrs old my room had NKOTB everywhere, just like you said its going to be great for you guys to experience this as men its just as great for your fans to experience your music as adults. Thank you can’t wait for Sept.!!!! See you all in Boston (unless you come to providence
Oh and tell your brother his fans are dyeing for him to post a blog he is wonderful singer.
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:37 am
Hi dear !
am sorry for answering that late…but today I have a bit more time.
Hope…you can enjoy everything the way you’d like to enjoy.I guess…as I’ve seen it on pix….it works *grin*
…and …. 40 is just a number…it doesn’t shows our real age *grins again*
I’m 30 years old & have had a little chat with Jason Orange / Take That last november…finally we decided… we feel like being 22 years still.
What do you think?
by the way… will be at the Chicago concert at october 4th.
…hon…have to go now.
If something made you interested into a little chat or there are any questions… am *Bell* at the forum (what a surprise *lol*)
lots of love from Germany,
Kathrin
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I’m just wondering how you’re doing … I hope you’re feeling okay with all the shows and the screaming women. I’m making a request … hopefully, you feel well enough to sing a solo in one of the new songs because I don’t think I’ve ever heard a solo part from you except for that one line in “Step by Step”, and I really want to hear your voice by itself. Try it, please … one verse maybe? Or maybe half a verse? It would make the other part of my dream come true! The first part was for you guys to get back together and do a reunion tour!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Wow Jonathan! You look great! I’m so glad you guys came back! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:11 am
JON…..
I KNOW THIS WAS A BIG STEP FOR YOU TO COME BACK AND I AM GLAD…
I MUST SAY MY LITTLE SISTER WAS IN LVOE WITH YOU BACK IN THE DAY….
IF I THINK ABOUT IT FUNNY THING IS HER EX-HUSBAND’S NAME WAS JONATHON…( oohhcrazy)..heehee..
WELL IT’S GREAT TO HAVE U ALL BACK……
NKOTB WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT ALL 5…..
MUCH LVOE
DIANA
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:02 am
Jon
I don’t know if you will ever read this. I hope so!! You were always my favorite “Kid” and filled many a nights dreams.
I want to say a very special THANK YOU to you. Having seen your interview on Oprah, I know this reunion is not in any way easy for you. Granted the Oprah show was years ago, and I pray that you have either overcome your attacks or have at least learned how to manage them. With that said, Please know, that a reunion without you, would not be a reunion. NEW KIDS are all 5 of you, and the magic that you create together. If even one of you were not there, it would never be the same.
As a loyal fan, I want you to know that the sacrifice you, Jon, are making every minute of every day to bring back to life the carefree days of NKOTB will never be forgotten or taken for granted.
I will pray for your strenght and internal peace throughout this journey. I will also pray that this experience is as wonderful and enjoyable for you, as you will make it for all of us fans.
Your courage and determination and commitment to NKOTB and us BLOCKHEADS is incredible and shows just how humble and down to earth you all are. Thank you for never letting the fame go to your heads.
TELL YOUR BROTHER, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM HIM SOON, and if he doesn’t start blogging, that you’ll give him some “What for” for us.
Hang in there, and try to enjoy the ride. THE NEW KIDS FREIGHT TRAIN IS IN FULL THROTTLE AND I WANT TO ENJOY THE RIDE WITH YOU.
Your loyal and proud fan.
Traci
Denver, CO
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Jonathan,
When I knew you were coming back to us, I almost cried. Its so wonderful you will be here again! Thanks for everything you gave me in the past and thanks for coming back.. You are really special, Jonathan… and you will be always in my heart.
Kisses from Spain.. now and forever. Love ya
Sue
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I, like many other fans out there am very excited you are making the long awaited come back! As a young child I fantasized day in and day out over all my posters and pretending to make out with my pillow with Joey’s face on it… lol. But now as an adult I still have a special place in my heart for New Kids. To be honest… as a child my obsession was Joey but now I am a woman, and damn you look good! Keep rockin’ new kids we are all watchin’!
Maria
Richland, WA
May 24th, 2008 at 11:49 am
JON!!
im so excited about ya’lls return i have waited for this for 15 years now. i can’t wait to see you guys in concert i know ya’ll will be amazing!
so i pretty sure i will see you in san antonio.
once again thank you all for the come back
much love from deep in the heart of texas!!
May 24th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I am so glad you all are back together! I am still a fan after 20 years….wow I feel old. Jonathan you have always been my favorite. I remember seeing you on Oprah talking about your anixety, and I can totally relate. I always thought I had a lot of nervous energy, and still have anxiety today. I hope you have worked through a lot of that, and don’t feel so anxious about touring this time around. You guys are going to be great, and we are so glad you are back!
Best of luck, and we will see you in Atlanta!
Lots of love,
Megan
May 25th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Hey Jon!
So good to hear from you. I am a huge fan of NKOTB, and you in particular. I hope you will all come to London ( UK!). I grew up in Africa, so never had a chance of seing you all perform live….hope to do so soon! Thanks for such a positive msg about your comeback….will keep looking out for news etc…
luv
Sharmila
May 25th, 2008 at 3:34 am
hi jon, it´s me again.
sorry that i post twice, but you make me say: wow, you´re amazing!
when i look at you - all my thoughts get in the way…….after all these years….
looking forward to see you in philadelphia.germany is ready
yours mary
May 25th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hi Jonathan,
I’ve been your fan since NKOTB started out and I have been waiting a long time for your reunion. I’m so glad that you guys have done it. I’m looking forward to see you guys perform in Asia. Hope there will be a schedule soon. Don’t forget Manila on your list =)
nk0tb4ev3r
May 25th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Jonathan!
It seems a lifetime has come and gone…but you still look GOOD (and so do I, just so ya know!) I am hoping to get into the meet & greet so I can give you a hug and we can chat about the first time we met. Do you remember doing Grad Night at Disneyland? Do you remember buying tons of underwear in a department store, getting a discount through the sales girl because you didn’t have enough cash, and “I’ll be loving you” came on the radio in the background…? I have very fond memories of all of you guys, Biscuit and JW, Gumby, Tim M… Those were the good old days! But you have many fabulous days in the horizon! You are so blessed to have the opportunity to re-live the dream come true! All of your fans are in heaven!
I am so thrilled that you all are coming back! I know that it will be an amazing experience for you all. Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride!
love & hugs,
a friend & fan for life…
(Sorry so long…)
May 25th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Jonathan,
I love you guys so much(mostly you) I listen to you song all the time. I wish you were comming to Boise Idaho, I want to go see you in SLC, but I am affraid that tickets will be too much. Mabey I can see one of my kids! lol NOT kidding. I will do everything in my POWER TO GO!!!!! I never got that pleasure when I was in my teens. Sweet Dreams Jonathan, you have no idea how much this reunion means to so mane die heard New Kids fan. Best wishes and I hope to see you soon.
Gena, Boise Idaho
36;)
May 26th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Just heard about you guys coming back just this past week. I was working, teaching, and my husband frantically called me on my cell to tell me that you guys were singing on the the Today show. I thought he was lying to me. This is the first chance that I have recieved to finally process that you guys are actually returning. I got online and listened to your performance on the internet. Boy, wish we had that back then. You guys were great and I could tell that you guys were enjoying being back on stage. It’s always nice to see someone enjoy what they are doing. Watching you guys perform brought back so many memories. It seemed like just yesterday that I had my walls plastered with the many pin-ups from BOP magazine. I can also remember when you guys came to a concert in Lafayette, LA. My cousins treated me to the concert because my best friend had just recently died. It was an experience that I’ll never forget. Yes, we’re all older, but somewhat wiser, hopefully. I was so upset years ago when you guys didn’t continue performing. But, I did see that interview with you ,Jonathon, talking about your anxieties. My heart went out to you then because I was a mom now and I could have just imagined how your parents felt. I don’t know if I would be comfortable with my daughters having people falling all over them, screaming at them , (both good and bad things) and the constant intrusion on their lives and ours. It is so nice to have you guys back, however, I am sure ,as so many moms would also agree, take care of yourselves. ENJOY, SOAK IT IN, AND DON’T OVERDO IT. THANKS FOR COMING BACK, HOPE TO see ya’ll soon.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Hi Jonathan
time and age has been kind to you.
so glad you overcame your fears and decided to do this. i enjoyed your music as a teenager due to my best friend being a huge nkotb fan, unfortunately never seen you guys in concert as i live here in south africa, but as an adult, i hope to have that one childhood dream come true if you guys decide come out here. cant believe im 35 going on 36 and still find myself tapping my feet if i hear one of your old songs on the radio, but if 39 looks like you, bring it on, you look fantastic
hoping your tour in the states and canada goes down well and you all consider doing a world tour, would love to see you guys out here in Africa.
hugs to all the ‘kids’
katrina
May 26th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Hello Jonathan, I just about cried reading that. I just wanted you to know that it is so refreshing for me to know that I wasn’t alone either all of these years jamming to the old stuff in my car. When I heard the announcements about you getting back together, tears literally came to my eyes. I just saw that you had a possible tour date in Michigan and I am going to do everything that I can to get tickets. When I was growing up, my family didn’t have enough money to get tickets to one of your shows, but my parents always taped your concerts on PPV for me and I felt like I was there, jumping around in the living room.LOL. those days…..Anyway, at this moment I still cannot afford to go, after I looked at the prices, I am a single mother in college, but I will not let that stop me. I still have time to make it happen. There is no way I am going to let this chance of a lifetime pass me by again. Keep up the great work. I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Good Morning My Sweet Jon,
I just thought that I would leave you a message this morning before I went to work. I have my son hooked on that song “summertime”….. Tickets for SLC go on sale next month, and you can bet your bottom dollar, I will do EVERYTHING I mean EVERYTHING I can to go. I know that tickets will sell out fast that is what I am affraid. When you have a family and pretty live paycheck to paycheck it is difficult to through in that extra cost. I was hopping to have some time to save,:( oh well. You are truley an inspiration to so many Jon, the way what you have battled back from your Anxiety, I know that that must be extreammly difficult for you. When you are gonna sing another solo song? Your voice is phenmomanal. I love that you ride horeses , I grew up on them, although I havent ridden in years. Well I will let you go, I don’t know if you even really read these, and if you do there are so many it is clear that you are the most popular new kid to a lot of people, (which means I have great taste) hehehhe more completition though(lol). I will talk to you later.
I’ll be loving you Forever,
Gena(36) Boise Idaho.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
That previous message from your other fan is so sweet, it’s like she knows you personally…:-) Anyway, I’ve been watching some youtube clips of you guys shaking hands and hugging and doing autographs from your fans. YOu always seem so sweet and interested in your fans and give them the time of day. I hope that I get to see you in person some day, i have VIP 5* for Sept in Boston so you never know. And if (WHEN) you come to UK you bet I will be there too
By the way where is your brother’s blog? It’s a shame he is the only one that hasn’t written I can’t imagine what that does to die hard Jordan fans…anyway love u xx
May 27th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
JON:
That you say It´s wonderful, Why? Because NKOTB needs you! You a very important part of kids, YOU ARE ONE OF THEM, simply that aventure this would be incomplete without you or anyone of the other KIDS. I’m very happy that your are here, you do not doubt it.
Thanks for your words and I hope you come to MEXICO, see you KID!
Reni
May 27th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Jonathan-I am so glad u guys are back!I feel young again!I am going to see u guys in Chicago on the 4th of October and I can’t wait!I hope someday I get to meet u -because u seem so nice and sweet-and act like such a gentleman.I can tell that u are a great guy.I am a little shy too.Thanks again for making us all happy with your smile!
Ashli
May 27th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
The news of the reunion and the awesome show you all did on the Today show was just the pick me up some of us needed. As a mother of 2 kids ,the youngest being 2 months and going through a divorce, it was one of the best moments I have had. I actually felt like I was 12 again. It was a nice feeling, so THANK YOU. Glad your back!
May 28th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Jonathan,
All I can say is you still bring tears to my eyes when I see you, even if in a picture or online in a video clip. I feel like I did when I got my very first cd ever, which was yours. You will always have a fan in me - as well as the rest of the group. And just remember, when you wonder if all of the work is worth it at the end of the day, we (the fans) have tears and memories that say “to us, it was worth every drop of sweat, time, energy and love that you put into it”. And for that I say Thank you!
With much love and respect for you as a person and as an artist.
Con carino,
Raquel
May 29th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Please come to Ottawa Ontario Canada on your tour.
Don’t forget about us.
You have sold out and added another Toronto show…..why can’t you see us too?
May 30th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Oh my goodness !!!!!!
Iv just heard NKOTB are BACK !!!! (things take their time to get across the pond) I cannot tell you how pleased I am even tho now I am a little older with a family of my own, my memories of my New Kds days will always be the warmest I can ever have.
PLEASE PLEASE dont forget us in the UK. Good luck with the tour and I cannot wait to experience the “mature” NKOTB. xxx
May 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Jon are you going to sing? Please do so!
Romina
May 30th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
yeah i was wondering if ya’ll were ready for all of this…after 20 years of just chillin and staying out of the crazy screaming girls…were you ready to jump back into it?? i know it’s gotta be hard to do…but you can do it…you have a beautiful voice and should put it to use and we are all out there wanting to hear it so just let go and have fun with it!! and i see where gena sent her comment(which i thought was kinda creepy if you don’t know her lol) and said you ride horses…can you believe i’m from GA and have never been on one!!?? LOL yeah i know hard to believe but it’s one of those things that i have on my “to do” list one day! lol anyway hope to see ya’ll in OCT in Atlanta!! i’m starting now to save…maybe i’ll make it!
May 30th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
okay so i’m reading all these ppl trying to get you to quit smoking….ummm okay it’s bad for you we know this…but ppl he is grown and can do what he wants to do…i smoke and i’m healthy as can be…not saying nothing will happen to me…but stress can make ya do some weird things! LOL anyway stay off his back and let him decide on his own if he wants to quit or not…it’s his body and if he feels like he needs to quit he will when he gets ready! sorry don’t mean to sound hateful and i’m not being hateful but i can’t stand for ppl to try to tell you what to do when you’re grown…you have a mind of your own and can make your own decisions!
i could put them down right now and never smoke another one..i don’t HAVE to have them…but i’ve been doing it since i was 15 and to tell ya the truth i just don’t want to quit! lol but i am respectful and never smoke around someone that don’t smoke and i don’t smoke around my kids! so i say do what you wanna do and for everyone else…we read, we hear what the dr’s say..we know it’s bad for us…but it’s up to us to quit if we want or need to…you getting on someone’s back about it don’t help any…but i’m sure he appreciates your concerns for him though 
i know i’m posting a lot of comments…but i’m at work and i’m soooooo bored!! lol sorry!! 
May 30th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Jonathan, it has been almost 19yrs since I’ve seen you or the rest of you. I look forward to seeing you guys back in the game. You were and always will be my favourite, as I love your shyness. And if it is any consolation, you look as dreamy now as you did then.
I do hope though that you will sing a little more and have some more solos, as you a great singer. I wish you and the rest of the guys all the best and God bless!
May 30th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
I know that in all likleyhood you will never e-mail me, as you would problaby get a cramp trying to write all these women, but ya never know. So here goes nothing…aslegtenhorst@hotmail.com. Hope to hear from you, and we chat about anything, even if you need to vent, or are stressed out, as I am a good listener.
Bye for now
Amber
May 31st, 2008 at 12:40 am
WOW~ I am late in writing this, but I wanted to say that you made me late dropping off my 5 year old son to Pre-School. I was watching the TODAY show and singing in the living room with a permanent smile painted across my face. My son Liam was looking at me confused like I was crazy. What a great performance. It was so glad to see you all together again. You brought back so many great memories for me. I wish you were coming to Montage Mountain in PA
May 31st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Jonathan,
I just wanted to say that I am very glad that ya’ll are back together. I am looking forward to the concert in Tampa, Fl. My husband surprised me and got the tickets. He always knew that I was a big fan of your. I wish you luck with the concert and you are the reason why I was such a huge New Kids on The Block fan. I remeber seeing you on Oprah and saw that you left the group due to panic attacks, I myself also have panic attacks and i know you must be nervous, but i also know that your fan believe in you and i know deep in my heart that us as fan care for you. I wish you all the best!! Good luck and again, I’m looking foward to the concert in Nov. in Tampa, Fl.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I am so glad that the tour is on. I am also glad that you are all in too. I agree with some of the other comments I have read, it wouldn’t be a tour without you in it. My friends and I are going to attend the Atlanta,GA concert. It will be my first NKOTB concert so I am looking forward to being there. Love that you guys are back and especially love that you, Jonathan, decided it was a good idea! Stay safe and God Bless!
June 1st, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hey Jon, so great to see you guys are back again, altho its only in the US for now. I really hope you will come to Europe an other countries. You must know by now there’s a lot of Fans here too who are dying to see you guys on stage. I for one would like to see my first ever favorit boyband again. You where my first love, an first loves always have a special place in the heart….well Jon so have you…a very special place in my heart.Luv ya xx
June 1st, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Hey Jon! You have always been my fave New Kid…you are just so darn hot
I have been a huge fan since I was 12 and now I’m 31…can I still claim to be your number 1 fan at this age?? I think you are awesome and can’t wait to see you in concert in October!
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 am
Jonathan,
What can I say? Love you, man. I really hope you sing lead on at least 1 song, cause from the snippets that you have sung over the years, + White Christmas and Happy Birthday, you have a very nice voice. I envy you this experience. I hope you can really enjoy this, and have as good a time as I’m going to. I just got tickets!!! Goin to New Kids, oh yeah! Cleveland loves you!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 am
Thanks for all your hard work and enjoy it big this time!!!
Love!
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Dear Jonathan,
I just wanted to say that I am looking forward to seeing you guys in concert. I remeber when the group first came out and for some oddd reason, I could not go the concert. But know that I am married, I can go. My husband did suprise me and found out that the group was coming to Tampa, Fl and got tickets. Just hope they are good seats. I just have to say that yes, you were my fav from the group and I remeber when you left the group and I was sadden. However, I found out why you left the group and I really don’t blame you. I have to say that I as well suffer from panic attacks and I know how bad it feels. I wish you all the luck and as fans we hope the best for you. Just remeber we fans have your back always.
Mary
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
So excited that you are back! The music industry was changed with NKOTB.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
JOnathan Knight Marry me..plain and simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Hi Jonathan.
I am so happy you are coming to Cleveland.. The home of the Rock Hall of Fame! I am soo excited! My gal pals are coming. The funny part is of you guys coming back, is when you were on the Today Show, my son is like, Mom.. They are kind of old.. I said well Drew, The guy mommy like is a few mths younger than daddy! He’s like.. so you like them older back then too huh.. He is 10yrs old. But he has been jammin to ya’lls music, just like my 10mth old.. She loves “Valentine Girl”. Take care and see you in OCTOBER!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Have a question. Why aren’t my comments being posted? I keep getting “your comment is awaiting moderation”!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:59 am
Dear Johnathan, I just wanted to say that I am so glad you are back. I was quite sad when you stopped performing. I think you are amazing and hope that I get to see you live. You were always my favorite.
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:31 am
What a lovely post!… I have always hoped to see NKOTB performing together again, but I haven’t been completely sure that would ever happen! And now when it’s actually happening, I just can’t believe! A lot of emotions are going through! A great emotions and memories, and….. it’s just something words can’t describe! Just keep doing the right stuff and hope to see you all soon in Europe! Love you guys!
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:43 am
Jonathan all I want in this world is a chance to meet you. I am trying to get a VIP ticket to your show on Nov. 2nd. The ticket 350.00 dollars. I am trying so hard. Last night I busted out all of my VHS tapes that I had recorded. I started watching Disney’s wildest Dreams. It was great. You were absolutely amazing. All I want in this world is the chance to meet you and to just sit down some where and talk to you. I have so much I would like to talk to you about. When I was still a kid all I dreamed about was meeting you. To just have to opportunity to get to know you. I love animals and I know that you do to. Just to get to know you is all I want to do. Remember the fans are always here for you. We all love you. I do hope you will sing lead. You really do have an amazing voice. You are the favorite new kid. My e-mail is batcat2006@gmail.com. Talk to you later…your favorite girl
Laura
June 4th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Hi Jon !
So HAPPY you are back! I love you! I can’t wait to see you in concert in San Antonio, but do you think you guys can add the Rio Grande Valley?
Please! If not , I still won’t mind driving 3 hours just to see you.
You are and will always be the best Group ever! You are my Favorite NKOTB!
June 4th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
My goodness Jon. How many fans are writing to you? We are quite a community. Excellent! I am so pleased that the reunion has happened. Amazing. I have seen you many times in concert in the UK. Enjoyed all of them. Have not yet been fortunate to meet you. Believe you me I will try my hardest to meet you when you come to the UK - i will ensure i bring my 6 year old daughter with me to the concert. UK is calling out for you. Please please come here and tour. Cannot wait. Love the single and love click click click too. Album will be fab. Cannot wait. I feel 13 all over again. I am so excited. Love you lots. Nasrin
June 5th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Thanks for coming back….Good luck with the tour!
=)
Karen Mallett
June 5th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Jonathan,
First of all…WELCOME HOME!!! Like so many others here, I have been a fan since the very beginning. I had all the goods…sheets, posters, hats, shirts, etc. Unfortunately that was all lost in a move I made a few years ago and I am not a happy camper about it right now.
I am happy to be reliving my teen years in a way, especially with the chance to meet you guys during your second Chicago show. There are so many things I would love to say to all of you. When you first came on Oprah and talked about the reasons behind leaving the group I totally got it and could relate to you in so many ways. I was born with a disability and as I have gotten older have suffered from bouts of depression and slight anxiety as well. Listening to your story, as well as Jordan’s gave me a glimpse of hope that things one day would get better. And even though I live with my disability everyday I don’t let it get in the way of my dreams. I may be 34, but I am as giddy as a 14 year old at the present time. I look forward to finally meeting the 5 men that have made huge impact on my life, and the lives of 1000s of others just to say THANKS!!!! See you on 10/24 and again on 11/23
Jace K.
Chicago, IL
June 6th, 2008 at 11:52 am
You are absolutely the most beautiful man on earth!!! You were hot at 20 , but now at almost 40………so hot!!!!! You just keep gettin better with age
Lots of love!
Megan (33)
June 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Jon it is great to see you and the guys back together! It has bought back so many memories for me, like all your other fans, as that was the best time in my life. You have always been my favourite Kid! I realy hope that this time round you will have more solos, so that the world can hear those golden pipes. I guess we all have dreams and like so many of your other fans, I’ve always dreamt of meeting you. Ah but alas that will always be a dream. I live in Ottawa, Cannada, and as Ottawa is not on your tour list of cities, I will try to see you in Montreal. As a single parent this could create some difficulties. I really do hope that you read some of these, as your fans have so many kind and wonderful things to say about you and the rest of NKOTB. Well God Bless! And here’s to dreaming aslegtenhorst@hotmail.com
June 6th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Honey..you have definitely got only more fantastic with age. I am 30 and I feel like I am in junior high again. You were my fav back in the day (I am sure you know by know us fans always has a favorite). Thanks for making my pre-adolescent dream come true w/ seeing you guys in concert in my hometown of San Diego
I thought it would never happen. Love ya!
Angela
p.s. Your butt was looking good on the Today Show..I am sure I must of paused my Tivo a few times to take a look
Anyone else agree?
June 6th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
You we’re my fave back in the New Kids days! Still hot of course. I remember watching some show on MTV I believe where they try to reunite bands and they had one on you all. I was so bummed when you all didn’t agree to it. Boy am I excited now! I was waiting for this day! So all you guys have to do is come back to Honolulu, Hawaii and make my life too! Great to see you guys together again!
June 6th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
I am so glad you guys decided to come back! I can’t wait to see you all here in San Antonio in October!!! Jon, you have always been my favorite!!! Thank you all for the great memories!! Good luck with the tour, I know you guys will rock the house!!!!
June 8th, 2008 at 10:01 am
how does it feel to be back?I know that Im very glad the group
is back together.I love the music then and Iknow i will now.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Jonathan,
I am writing to you because you have always been my favorite “New Kid”. When you guys first released in 1986 I was just graduating from high school. But the real reason that I am writing to you is because I watched you on Oprah and just want you to know I know exactly what you are going through. I still have an occasional panic attack, nothing as severe as yours and for bringing yourself back into the public spotlight again after 15 years…I am so proud of you. I would love to build a friendship with you, no face to face meetings as I know that is very hard for you, but an email friendship would be most welcomed.
your friend always,
Valerie
khariva@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/khariva69
June 9th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Great to see all of you together again! I cannot wait until we are able to get the new album because I know that it’s going to be OUTSTANDING just like the other albums prior.I went to a concert of NKOTB in Canada a few years ago while I was visiting my family and the show was out of this world. I hope that I have the same luck in seeing you and the other members in Boston for a show, however I have never met you or the other members in person but who knows! Maybe this time we will finally meet! My email address is benficafan@netzero.com. Good Luck and hope to see and meet you in person! I also live in Newport, Rhode Island and NKOTB also has alot of fans here too!
June 10th, 2008 at 4:03 am
love always,Dina.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Good morning sweetie,
Well I did it. I got my 5 star pass to the Tampa show. I can’t believe it I am going to met you after all this time. You have always been my favorite. The rest of the guys are awesome, but there has always been something about you. I am so excited. YA know you are so hot. You were so hot in your twenties. Now at almost 40 Jonathan you do just keep getting better. You are amazing. Well I just wanted to let you know I will be at the Nov. 2nd show. I can’t wait to see you. Your # 1 fan and your favorite girl (batcat2006@gmail.com).
Laura
June 10th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Of course we’re ready…we’ve been ready. I mean I may have freaked out and almost had a heart attack at 20 years old… but your back and thats what counts… never ever leave us again!!
Love always,
Dani
June 10th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
You were great on the Today show. I know how hard it must have been to do this again but we are all so glad that you did. You are a tremendous role model for those dealing with anxiety. It’s great that the New Kids are back. I watched you with my daughter and she loved you all. I never thought that I would be watching and most of all liking the same music as she does. What a special memory for me. Thanks for that one and many more.
Heather
June 10th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I’m taking a chance that you actually read these replies and if you do, that you and I can get back in touch. It’s been such a long time, I can’t help but wonder if you remember me. Refresh your memory … you spent the day with me and my family in Hawaii (along with your mom) and you stole my white Adidas sweatshirt!
Hope all is well for you! If you read this get with me by email! (sassykins69@hotmail.com)
xoxo
Kipola
June 10th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Jon you are my favorite and the most handsome man I have ever laid eyes on. Further more I quite admire you for coming back. You set a great example for those who are afraid to face their fears. After seeing you on Oprah I was able to understand why you left the group. Seeing you now is just amazing. You are a great rolemodel and I mean that with all sincerity. Thanks for gigving us fans this opportunity to go back to 1988 for a short spell. (when life for us was just a little easier and so carefree)
I just have to add one last thing. I loved the Summertime video, but it had one little quirk that was a little disappointing for me. Not enough Jon in it! Best looking guy of the group, needs to be exploited more. Almost all girls I know around here agree with me, Jon is definately hotter now than ever. Joe gets quite a bit of talk too, but I think most woman like you the best now.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Angela, just wanted to tell you I agree 100% I go on you tube and watch videos Jon is in and am constantly pausing the parts where you see him. He does have a great tushie, but man, that face and that smile. He is beautiful!
June 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Dear Jonathan,
You are such an inspriation to all of us. I’ve been a fan of you since the age of 14. I couldn’t explain it back then, but there was and still is something I’ve always admired about. And now 20 years later at age 34 I finally realize what it is. It’s your straight.
Keep on smiling and welcome back to you and the guys. We have all missed you so much and love you all lots. Take Care and have a great day/Week and a great weekend as well.
PS. Many warm wishes and blessings to you hun.
Lots of love,
Heather
June 11th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
p.s the song rocks. I love it
June 12th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Dear Jonathan,
Just wanted to say that I love the new song and the video. It felt like traditional melody of the New Kids on the Block but with a new vibe. I love the mature sound of the group. Thought you looked great but would like to see more of you in the next video. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the new CD. Right now I am playing all of the old music in the car which is driving my husband crazy (but he does not mind). Tickets came in for the Tampa venue and I am too excited. One question, How do you get backstage passes?????
Jonathan fan forever!!
Mary
June 12th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Just remember “40″ or any other age is just a number, but as long as you feel like a kid at heart, then you will always be a kid at heart. Of course, growing up I was always told “kids keep you young”…hmmm, don’t know whom came up with that one, but there are moments when my kids make me feel really, really old…hahaha. Or maybe it’s just because they are boys, and next year one will be a teenager…hahaha.
My sons think it’s really, really “kool” that a singing group that I grew up listening to are now also back so they can listen to you too. Anyway, always remember: It’s not how old you are that makes you great, it’s what is in your heart.
June 13th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I am so happy to experience this reunion! Just don´t understand why everything is available only for US residents…tickets to concerts for example. I live in the Czech Republic, Europe and to see your concert has been my dream since I was 16… now at 34 I would be sooooo excited to make my dream come true!
Anyway, wish you all the best and thank you for the reunion, I think you guys are the so great and you, Jonathan, have a special place in my heart 
June 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I don’t know if you read these messages, but I am so happy to have you back. It feels like I am a teenager again. Keep in mind I am 31 now.
I really don’t even know what to say to you but to thank you for bringing that feeling back to me again. The last time I saw you in concert was in 1991. I can remember exactly how exciting that was. I hope to see you when you come to Dallas in October. Best wishes….losts of love…..
P.S……Jon, you still make my stomach flip with butterflies!!!
-Lynn
June 13th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Hey Jonathan!
so are we going to hear solos from you this album? I want to see more of you? I know its a lot of pressure I used to sing in a band at church (Nothing like what you guys went through) but I had that same horrible panic going through me and I finally quit…so believe me I understand. But you look so good now…and now I want to hear you….
June 14th, 2008 at 4:16 am
A little fan from Romania is also very glad to here about your reunion!!! Keep on going,watching you on Youtube:D
June 14th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Hi Jon
I just wanted to wish you luck on the tour, I know what it is like to have Panic Attacks I also have General Anxitey Disorder as well as OCD, and sometimes when I get panic attacks I think of the birds the sky. Just like this poem I wrote,
BIRDS
You have done so much already
So when you think of what you haave done, just think of the birds that have just flew away
For the dreams that have not come true yet
Keep hoping and prying that if you work hard enough they will come true someday
That one of those dreams will someday fly with the birds
What you want is to fly like the birds in the sky
I hope you enjoy the poem I wrote it right after I grauated high school inn 96 when i felt lost and did not know what to do, and I could not play in the Gardner High Band
I also hope that you will have a couple of solos and I like your part in Summertime
Sarah
Sarah A
June 15th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Hi Jonathan
Thank you for coming back and doing the tour with them. I have been out of work sense December 24, 2007 and my General Anxitey and OCD are really being a pain of the but. I have spent more time in my apt then anything else. I am on meds for it and you guys coming back really made the last couple of months. I love all of you and I can’t wait to see you on September 26th at the Gardnen. You guys have giving me some hope again
Sarah
June 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Hi Jon
I just wanted to say THANK YOU…. I just watch you guys on the MMVA and you guys were Great!!! I know it must have been hard for you with your panic attacks it wouldn’t have been the same without you.
I LOVED YOU GUYS BACK THEN AND LOVE YOU GUYS EVEN MORE FOR COMING BACK AND MAKING ALL OF OUR CHILDHOOD DREAMS COME TRUE!! I’ll see you guys in TORONTO on Sept.18th !! Can’t wait….
It would be nice if we could see a bit more of you.. I know its hard for but it would be nice. I was a bit young to understand why you guys broke up back then but then after watching you on Opera I understood. Im sure it was , and still is difficult for you but I’m glad you took time for youself and NOW YOUR back.. I cant say THANK YOU enough.. i watched a show a few years back about reuniting different bands and NKOTB was one of them it said it would never happen , IM GLAD THAT SHOW WAS WRONG !!!
SONIA…
June 16th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Dear Jonathan,
Oh my,looked how you’ve been loved and supported…..
All that responses,hope you read mine (keeping my finger crossed)..
And look how you’ve changed….I love to see the big smile on your face….I really do…Remembering your smile brightens up my day…(also flips my stomach too…lol)…I’m in love all over again…..
You’re really a brave MAN …a great MAN..how can I resist from falling for you (again)?
And age really is just a number, don’t you stop having fun…coz I’m having a big fun hearing from you again….
Yay….!!!!Don’t mind your age…You’re doing very great !!!
I’m glad you decided to reunite…I miss you so much..
Most crucial question…when will you guys gonna held your World Concert? Make sure to make one in Indonesia..please..???I’ll be waiting for you…
Miss you, Love you, and wish you all the best….xox
Fera
in Jakarta, Indonesia
June 16th, 2008 at 6:41 am
We all love you guys! I’m SO excited you are making a come back. You guys are the best “boy” band ever! I am a little upset…you aren’t coming anywhere near where I live.
Come to Dayton or Cincy OH soon!!! Also, one last comment. I’m upset it’s still the same three up front & shown in the entire video & getting all the props. Jon & Danny are the best out of all 5. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
June 16th, 2008 at 9:12 am
HI JONATHAN!!!!!
HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT YOU HAD IN THE PAST THAT MADE YOU FELT YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF EVERYTHING, I ADMIRE YOU THAT YOU ARE AGAIN WITH THE GROUP.I AM TELLING YOU THIS BECAUSE IN ONE WAY I WAS FEELING THE SAME AND I CAN UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FELT. I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE STRONGER NOW AND DO NOT FORGET TO SHOW YOUR EYES, COS YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL EYES!!!!
IF YOU WILL FEEL BAD SOMETIMES, JUST GET INTO MEDITATION AND YOU WILL FEEL FINE, COS GROUP NEEDS YOU AND YOU ARE PART OF THIS MAGNIFICANT BAND!!!!!
KISSES FROM THE COUNTRY OF 1000 ISLANDS CROATIA IN EUROPE!!!!!!!!
I GREW UP WITH ALL YOUR SONGS AND I WANNA CONTINUE ENJOYING EVERYTHING YOU DO.
June 16th, 2008 at 9:14 am
EJNOY LIFE, BE HAPPY AND ALWAYS SMILE!
ZELJKA (zelworld@yahoo.com)
croatia
June 16th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Hi Jon,
I’m so glad that you’ve decided to be part of this reunion. NKOTB wouldn’t be the same without you. I can’t imagine how tough it must be for you to get in front of an audience due to your panic attacks, but I’m so thankful to you for doing it. It makes us love and appreciate you even more. Just a little side note, while all my friends had crushes on your brother and Joey, you were always my favourite. I’m so glad I had great taste back then, because let me tell you, you look absolutely gourgeous at 39.
Wishing you nothing but the best, now and always!
Silvia
June 16th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Hi Jonathan,
((gasps)) I JUST realized that today is a month that I was in NY!!! LOL, sorry…had to get that off my chest, as I really JUST NOTICED RIGHT NOW.
I hope that you are doing well and that you are not letting some stuff get you down. I think that in the great scheme of things, when you look back on this experience (after years and years of touring, of course ;)) the “bad” stuff might actually turn out to be less important than the “GREAT” stuff! At least that is what I hope that you will be able to take with you. We all love you and wish you nothing but the best, always.
I also hope that you don’t feel overwhelmed with our “concern” for you. I know that you are an adult that knows how to handle his life. However, I don’t think that we mean it that way. At least I don’t. My concern comes from the fact that I know what you are going through, because I’ve been there. I also know that the “adult” thing to do is to walk away from whatever it is that is hurting or bothering you, and I would be so sad that you became so overwhelmed that you decided to call it quits, just because of that. I am not assuming that is what you would do, just sharing with you one of my “concerns”.
I saw the MuchMusic performance online… WOW. Absolutely amazing and it brought tears to my eyes because as the saying goes: “You don’t really know a great thing, until you lose it” (I think that is how the saying goes…)
Seeing you guys back on the stage has brought back all that was beautiful in my life, and you guys were one of the most important aspects of my life back then (possibly THE most important thing in my life.) It is a little overwhelming sometimes to realize that you are back, and I get to experience it all over again. I don’t feel like I ever lost you, because as Donnie mentioned on one of the radio interviews…we professed to love you forever as kids…all these years later, you all can see we meant it. It sure puts a new perspective in listening to what kids have to say, doesn’t it? As an adult, even though I was part of it all…I am still shocked that I, who always thought I gave up too easily on so many things, have loved you (meaning YOU AND THE GUYS TOO;)) for TWENTY ONE YEARS! Talk about commitment! But it has all been so easy. You all make “loving you forever” seem like a piece of cake, with all that you do, all that you are and all that you give back to those who loved you then, love you now, and will forever love you.
THANK YOU, Jonathan. God bless you, always.
And I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY mean it!
Sending all the love and good wishes my heart can carry back to you…
Pao
blockheads4eva@hotmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/astraeadinlas
June 16th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
you probably know this one. It help me a lot of time.
Good luck and don’t give up.
Yago
In this proud land we grew up strong
We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail
No fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
Ive changed my face, Ive changed my name
But no one wants you when you lose
Dont give up
cos you have friends
Dont give up
Youre not beaten yet
Dont give up
I know you can make it good
Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that wed be the last to go
It is so strange the way things turn
Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground
Dont give up
You still have us
Dont give up
We dont need much of anything
Dont give up
cause somewhere theres a place
Where we belong
Rest your head
You worry too much
Its going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Dont give up
Please dont give up
got to walk out of here
I cant take anymore
Going to stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That rivers flowing
That rivers flowing
Moved on to another town
Tried hard to settle down
For every job, so many men
So many men no-one needs
Dont give up
cause you have friends
Dont give up
Youre not the only one
Dont give up
No reason to be ashamed
Dont give up
You still have us
Dont give up now
Were proud of who you are
Dont give up
You know its never been easy
Dont give up
cause I believe theres the a place
Theres a place where we belong
Peter Gabriel
June 16th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Hey Jon!!
Oh my I feel 14 again this is fun.Im so happy that you and the rest of the guys are going on tour and I know you will all enjoy yourselves.I met your brother about a year and a half ago at a private show for his album (Jordan Knight)I went to dinner as well as the show and meet and greet and I was so nervous it was hilarious.I even told him to tell you that your number one fan in the world was me lol. He said oh Im gonna tell my brother that !!!!! I was so shy after that wow …..Its so nice to see that ou agreed to go on the tour with the other guys it wouldnt be the same without you !!!!!
I cant wait to see you in concert in MTL!!!!
I hope you have a great time on tour hunny and enjoy yourself to the fullist!!!
wish I could’ve won some contest to meet and greet with you *wink*
Take care of yourself
Hugs and kisses
Love always and forever Tanya(MTL)qtee95@hotmail.com just in case you wantto write me personally lol
June 17th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Jon
Caught your show on Opera and have to say, that much limelight, that many people, all of that is pretty intimidating to a 16 year old.
Don’t ever forget we do care about each and every one of you boys up there, and even 15 years has never ended that. You 5 are living the dream a lot of kids had and have done ground breaking work and it is great to see you all back with us once again. Everyone that is there looking at you and your friends and family on stage are your support, because we invited all of you into our lives and have held on to that for years. When your up there just think of us as an extended family because to us you were like a best friend while we all grew up!
June 17th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Well i’m a die hard NKOTB fan since i was a kid, i used to go to all the concerts and had all the merchandise. I had wall to wall and ceiling to floor posters and pictures from magasines, i had all the concert books, tapes, videos and i even watched the cartoon. I’ve watched hours of interviews and followed the solo careers. Glad to see that a reunion is now a reality. I just hope that with Jonathan, he is comfortable enough and strong enough to handle the panic attacks that have plaged his life for so long. Stay strong and remember that we are all there for you all, your bringing back our past and making it our future, and letting the kids of this generation get a look and feel for what we had. We love you all keep up the great work. Take care to you and your families.
Kimberly .G
June 18th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Jonathan, you were always my favorite member of the group, so I’m so glad to know you’re doing well. It’s good to see you in recent interviews looking more comfortable. After spending a good portion of my childhood as such a big fan, I felt so bad to know how hard things were for you at that time. I hope you’re happy and healthy and I can’t wait to see you guys! I never went to a concert when I was a kid, so I jumped at the chance and I’ll see you in Portland, Oregon in November.
June 19th, 2008 at 5:59 am
I’m sticking with this “technology challenged” theory. I am aware of it but just don’t get into it. I spent some time on YOU TUBE trying to witness some of the things I obviously missed (and missed throughout the years….hmmmm!). I caught you on Oprah and my heart just wants to break for you. I don’t pretend to know what it’s like, because I have no idea - I can just tell you that I read what you wrote and now I “re-read” what you wrote and it’s so much clearer. Makes me want to say “Let me love you”.
I know too that your fans generally luv you - it doesn’t matter what’s happened, what will happen, there’s just a genuine loyalty that stands above the rest. I’m one of them!!! For as much as I genuinely adore watching, listening and pretending that you’re a part of my personal life, you really do bring happiness to so many! Thank you for coming back - Julie - OHIO
June 19th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Hey Jon!
When I first heard of the rumors of the NKOTB reunion, I was sure it wasn’t true. Then when I found out it was happening, the FIRST person I thought of was YOU. I still remember watching you on OPRAH back in 2001 with Jordan and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. As great as a New Kids reunion is, I sincerely wish you all the health and prosperity as you embark on this new chapter of your life. You have so many fans supporting you and this time, we know the REAL Jon, we have all heard about your past, and we have seen it with our eyes on TV. Always follow your gut because your fans will always support you no matter what, so if you EVER feel the need to take a step back, then do it. I’m sure you have noticed that with the wide reception yourself and the rest of the crew got, you still have a very loyal fan base. I guess what I’m trying to say is, take care of yourself buddy, do it for yourself before you do it for anyone else cause at the end of the day, your health is what matters the most. I really hope that whatever anxiety you had with performing back in the ‘good old days’ has passed and that you are you ready and fit to perform again, but if you EVER feel the need to pull out, I think you should cause no matter what we love you and this time we understand the circumstances.
Your #1 CANADIAN Fan
Marieum (can’t wait till you guys rock MONTREAL BABY!)
June 19th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Jon, I am so glad to see you back! You’ve been out of the spotlight waaaaaaaay too long. Let me point out that 40 looks great on you! WOW! You have always been my favorite New Kid. It wouldn’t have been the same if you weren’t a part of this. I went to my first NKOTB concert with my younger sister at King’s Island in Ohio (I believe it was the summer of ‘88). I was hooked from that point on. Now 20 years later I get to enjoy the thrill of it all again. I’m also 40 so this is alot of fun for me! I know it must be a blast for you! I can’t wait to see you all in St. Louis. I have VIP tickets so I hope I get thank you face to face then. You really need to bring the show to Lexington, KY or Knoxville, TN. We would like to see you all more than once. One time is just going to wet our appetities! I guess you all have noticed that your fans never gave up on you guys! We’re a pretty cool bunch of people, if I do say so myself. When your up on stage I hope you can feel the love because, believe me, there’s tons of it coming your way! Take care and keep “Hangin’ Tough”, you do it very well!
June 19th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I am so happy for you guys with all of the success you are having with this reunion! It was such a risky move and I am sure you thought about it over and over again….but how awesome that you are getting such a positive response…to the new single, to the tour and everything. As a 13 year old I lived on your every move and now as a 31 year old I can think back to those fun, carefree days when we spent our summers practicing our NKOTB dance moves. Sometimes we need things like this to bring a smile back to our faces…Thanks and I look forward to seeing you in Toronto. Love ya Jonathan always have
June 19th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Jon,
Thank you for your blog and comeback. You’re my favorite New Kids when I was five years old since 1990. Now, I’m 22 years old that I feel like I’m a little girl again. Being 40, that’s not old enough. I can’t wait to meet you and New Kids @ Detorit show on 10/25 a week before my 23rd birthday. I’m super excited about it.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
AHHHHHH!!! I love you!!!!! Seeing and hearing you guys takes back. You guys were great, well I should say you guys ARE GREAT! I think I love you guys even more now. I can’t wait for the CD to come out and I can’t wait to see you in Houston(10/16). YOU GUYS ROCK!!
June 19th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
You guys were so nice backstage at the MMVA. We’re the gals that gave you manicures & hand massages. When you guys are in Calgary in November, we’ll hook you up with more services at Urban Venus Nail Bar. Email me :)Rachel founder of Urban Venus Nail Bar
June 20th, 2008 at 5:05 am
HI, Wow, Glad to see you wrote on here, I was quite shocked to see it and also very glad. Don’t know if you will actually ever read this yourself, but good luck for everything you have to come and well done for being so strong. Please come forward more, should be more of you in the Summertime video, I used to have over 1000 pictures of you all over my bedroom!! You are looking great as ever. When are you guys coming to the UK?
June 21st, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Hi Jon, I can’t beleive how excited I am that you guys are back on the block. I feel like a school girl again myself. I have brought out the old albums and have been listening to your new song (which rocks by the way) and it brings back so many memories. My girlfriend, sister and I would love to have a reunion of when we saw you 17 years ago. Not sure if it will happen as so far there is no date for our city :(. So on that note if you are still thinking of adding more Canada dates WINNIPEG, MB would be a GREAT choice.
Love ya,
Fan for life Carebear aka Cari
June 21st, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Jon, glad your all back. I was wondering what’s up with the sunglasses? those sexy eyes need to be seen. Didn’t know if it just helped the panic attack situation. Glad your back NKOTB wouldn’t be the same without you. You 5 sound great, and still have the moves and the looks. Can’t wait to see you all in Colorado, VIP baby!!! LOL!!!! -Alanna
June 21st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
This is so great. I can’t believe y’all are back. Things are so different now from what they were back then. Internet is a wonderful thing. You were always my favorite and I will be in the second row at the New Orleans show yelling for you like I have always done in the past. Can’t wait to see you and the rest of the guys in October.
Your fan for life,
Brandi
June 24th, 2008 at 4:32 am
BLOCKHEADS PLEASE HELP!!
Please goto the link below and SIGN the petition to get NKOTB here in my hometown - Cincinnati, Ohio!!
CLICK THIS LINK:
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and goto the “Sign the NKOTB Petition” link on the left side of the page. All you have to do is enter your name and e-mail address.
THANKS SO MUCH!!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Jon….I would love to hear from you again soon just to make sure you are still enjoying the ride alonw with your fans..I hope you’re well and I can’t want to see you in Boston 5*, coming from UK just for you. I hope you take a page out of Donnie’s book and ‘don’t hide in your hotel!’
Love you xx
June 24th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Well, let me just say how glad I am that you came back. I was sad that you left the group early. I didn’t get that until I saw you on OPRAH back in ‘01. I felt so bad for you. I have the same thing. I can’t even speak in front of a group more than like 20. It gets hard at times, plus there’s no one else in my family like that (they all ABSOLUTELY LOVE being center of attention). So always know that I know some of what it feels like and I am supporting you (and the other guys, glad they support you). Would love to hear from you again. Can’t wait for Chicago. Love you all, loyal to the very end.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:37 am
HI JONATHAN I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK IN BOSTON, I HAVE BEEN A FAN FOR A LONG TIME AND SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR COMING BACK. IF YOUR IN THE AREA AGAIN MAYBE I’LL SEE YOU COME IN AND GET A FACIAL or a hair cut AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE SALON AND SPA IN CAMBRIDGE MA, ON CHURCH ST. HOPE TO SEE YOU!!!!!!! CARRIE, (Yaaay Celtics!)
June 25th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Hey Jonathan,
I’m so HAPPY that you guys are back again! I’ve missed you guys so much! I’ve been a fan since I was 12 years old. I’m 32 now & still a fan! I hope to see you in concert someday. That would be a dream come true for me! I have all your albums! Much love from IA!!
Love, Shari
June 26th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Still keeping tabs on you all via youtube. You guys are definitely hitting your stride, the MMVA’s were solid. Hope you are enjoying it as much as the others seem to be. I’ll be checking it out in DC in October. I’m pulling for you and the guys!!
June 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
First of all this is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. But I thought if you did this on OPRAH. I can do this here. I am a single mother of a deaf son. I am extremely proud of him. He is my world. I have been ridden with panic attacks, ptsd, and did, since I was a child. You where a catalyst for change for me. I decided I HAD to change. I had been so panic stricken I had lost a place to live and my car. I was afraid to live. I was a hermit. My son has been with my Pastor and his wife for the past year but just recently I got the help I needed. I am amazed by the changes I am making. I am on meds now. I am seeing a therashrink regularly. I have lost 37 pounds and am now able to look people in the face at least people i know. Strangers its still hard. I find if I get panicky with others I “play” deaf and start signing to them and they leave me alone. Any way thanks for being our catalyst for change.
I know you will never read this and you probably won’t really care. But I had to at least give you a chance to let you know that it did matter what you did. It wasn’t done in vain. We appreciate your courage for speaking out. We would have lost our son if you hadn’t have done that. I truly believed you helped not only me but my son as well. Thanks. Brandy
June 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Let me start by saying that I am so proud of you. I suffered from anxiety attacks myself but never to the level you have. What you are doing is simply amazing! Now, way back when, I BEGGED my mother to let me go to a New Kids concert! Her response (it still haunts me): “you are too young (I was 10), maybe in a few years”. That was in 1990 and somehow I knew that I would never get to see you guys performing live. Now here I am, 28 years old and in my second year of college (hey, at least I went back right?) and don’t need permission from mom! Fantastic!! I cannot wait to see you guys in concert; I have been waiting for a very long time!
Jairie, New York City
PS Thank you so much for getting back together! Not just for the obvious but because way back in my early 20’s I signed an online petition for you guys to get back together and until you finally decided to reunite, when my name was googled, it was the first thing that came up! I love you guys, but it did nothing for my love life! So THANK YOU!
June 27th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Hey Jon:
Just wanted to say that I think what you’re doing with the group is great. I feel kinda weird sending u a message since I don’t know u, but when I saw ur Summertime vid on VH1 this morning I FREAKED! I texted all my friends, blogged on mySpace…nuts I know. It was a funny feeling. I caught the video after the intro so, at first, I just thought Joe was doing a solo. Then I saw all the members appear 1 by 1 and by the time it got to you I actually screamed at the top of my lungs! I just couldn’t believe it. It brought back all the old memories growing up…I’m 27 now but I still remember dancing with my sister in my room to your albums. You were always our favorite. I’m gonna stop now cause I’m sure I sound CRAZY. I’m gonna have to convince my sis to catch a concert with me in LA. Good Luck with everything and be sure to enjoy it this time around cause u ROCK!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Jon never say you didn´t know about our support and feelings for you, you let me sad man!!!… where you put those postcards and bday cards I´ve sent you during all these 14 years, huh? ask to Marlene and Sharon, they are my messenger … you know that I LOVE YOU, FROM THE DEEP OF MY HEART!!!!!!! ZILION KISSES
June 28th, 2008 at 8:43 am
See you in DC, unless I get better seats in Charlotte… then again, may see you in DC anyway. NKOTB rocks!
June 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Yep - I heard you.
Nobody’s the marrying type until they meet THE one.
Anxious for the tour…
Curious?
myspace.com/nckjc
jrknight68@gmail.com
June 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I KNOW I FELT THE SAME WAY…SEEING YOU AS A WOMAN EYES IS MUCH BETTER!!!
CAN’T WAIT AND THANKS
ALISON
June 30th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Welcome back!!! SERIOUSLY I am soo excited to have a chance to finally see you guys..I never got a chance when I was a kid..wow was I insanly in love with the new kids…this summer I am turning 30…and your Back..the best birthday gift ever…hope to see you FINALLY when you visit Washington State!! OMG I can’t wait!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:41 am
Jonathan,
I can’t wait to see you in OMAHA, NE!! I won tickets to your concert in 88 or 89 in Minneapolis. I was in the second row!! Remember me I had brown hair 17 very cute lol!! Oh and I tossed my underwear at you, did you catch them? I bet Donny did damn it!! So anywho I wanted to let you know you inspire me for going on tour and enduring panic attacks as I have had them since I was 19. You and your brother are true role models for people who have to deal with this tiring and stressful ailment. I will be here in Omaha on the 20th of November to see you again and I can’t wait!! So if a big ole pair of granny underwear lands on your head..it’s just me:)!!!(hey they’re comfy)Don’t let Donny get them agaain!! PS They will be small ole granny underwear as my butts not JLO or anything!
Row 27
Take care Tisha
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:22 pm
You’re such a doll, Jon! ;-*
July 4th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
We definitely have to have a joint night out for your 40th birthday this November. Your birthday is 3 days after mine and I’ll be 27 this year! See you in October at the Vegas show!
XOXO,
Noni
July 10th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi Guys
Fantastic news but WHEN are you coming to England soon I hope cant wait to see you all. Donnie cant wait!!!! xx
July 11th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
My best friend and I are planning to attend the Tacoma concert, it will be our second time, hopefully we can get close to the stage. We can’t wait. The only thing that will be sad is we are not rich enough to buy over seven hundred dollars VIP to meet and greet New Kids, we never get to meet them. They asking for damn too high for Meet N Greet.
July 12th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I am so excited about you guys reuniting. I hope there are plans for a tour in Australia.
Can’t wait to get the new album, just purchased “summertime” I love it!!!
Aury Van Sanden
Melbourne, Australia
July 13th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I am still in shock. I didn’t even know you guys were getting back together until my 10 1/2 year old daughter said, “Mom! You gotta hear this song!” I had a mom moment,and thought,”OMGSH I’m old!” That was my first reaction, besides telling her that ya’ll were my favorite group when I was a kid. I am hoping that she will enjoy your music as I did, and add it amongst her Hannah Montana and Jonas brothers favorites. You got to love children.
Stephanie
August 17th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Dear Jon,
ok, picture this: It is about 5.30 am, the Alarm goes off and you listen to this ONE SONG. In your mind you picture the perrrrfect day already; Summer, Sun, the Beach,…Haaaah . But you gotta get to work, so you waddle into the bathroom …as you hear the moderation going : ” And this SONG here was SUMMERTIME by the New Kids On The Block, after their Reeeeunion this year….”
Well, * Blush * exactly this was the moment when the mouthwash bursted against the Bathroom Mirror !! - Sorry * slight grin * .
I jumped around the house like a little kid, honestly, I totally flipped and my dog must have thought that I’ve lost it !
September 6th, 2008 at 4:32 am
I really love Jonathan Knight since I was 9yrs old and now am 28 and married I find him simple,true and a good person in and out, if only I have the chance of meeting him I’m giving him a big hug and one sweet kiss….
love u Jon! Mwah!!!
More power and God bless you!
Kudos!
September 14th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Enjoy it, man!! You deserve it!!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Late comment I know , But I had to tell you how glad I am that you guys are back….I know all us fans have missed you all so much. And what’s wrong with turning 40 that’s when life begins. You guys are still young so have fun with it….And you have made us all feel young again and for that I will love you all forever.
September 30th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Jon,
Thanks so much for getting back together. I have pretty muh loved you all for my entire life. When Hangin’ Tough came out, I was 4 years old! You all had such a huge impact on me and how I felt about music and now I have the oppertunity to share that experience with my kids (although only 2, my son loves you too).
I also want to extend a thank you for putting yourself out there for all of the t.v specials. I hate to hear of the things you went through after the break-up. However, it seems as though you came through that standing tall and you seem like such a great person. I really hope to meet you some day. It is so great to hear your story because it is stories like yours that can really inspire people.
Thanks again and have fun while seeing the world again!
Amber
October 7th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Hello Jon,
Let me start by saying that im very excited that you guys are back and that you are coming to Holland.
You have always been my favourit kid on the Block and always will be.
I knew when you left he group all those years ago that it had to do with your health and later i heard you had panic attacks. I recently saw the video of you and Jordan on the Oprah show and saw how bad your panic attacks actually were. My heart broke when i saw you and I just wanna say how great it feels that you are back and i hope you feel oke.
We love you over here in Holland and I hope to see you and the other guys in february. I wish you lots of luck and health and stay strong. We love you!!!!
Thanks for all the good times you gave me and are going to give
See you soon. Till we meet again:)!!
Mascha
October 10th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Hey Jon! I suffer from Panic attacks and social anxiety too. I’m so proud of you for coming back! I saw you in Toronto on Opening night and you were amazing! I cried when I saw you come out! You’ve always been my fave “kid” there wasn’t an inch of my walls that didn’t have you on it when I was a kid!Just keep breathing and doing your thing, remember we love ya and have missed you more then you know!You helped one of my dreams came true Sept 18/08, I finally saw you perform live! Now for the other one(s)……….maybe if you get back to Toronto, I’ll finally get to meet you!
October 10th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
ps. You met one of my best friends father at the Toronto airport on your way to Montreal! I’m gonna have to yell at him for not getting your autograph for me!!!!!