The Backstreet Boys br 'Drifted Apart' Withbr Increased Success The chart-topping band say they br "retreated from one another" br as their global fame and br popularity increased. Kevin Richardson, via Celebretainment Kevin Richardson, via Celebretainment Kevin quit the br group in 2006 br before returning in 2012. Ultimately, the singer feels that the br time apart from each other br has proven to be beneficial. Richardson says he br is delighted that the br Backstreet Boys are making br new music together once again.