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90s Boy Band Kept Age of Consent Book on Tour Bus
10 Apr
Summary
- 98 Degrees was given a book detailing state age of consent laws.
- Band members struggled financially and used public transport.
- Fans once hid in a room service cart to sneak onto the bus.
During their rise to fame in the 1990s, the boy band 98 Degrees received a cautionary guide from their record label: a book detailing the age of consent in every U.S. state. This was kept on their tour bus as a reminder.
Despite their burgeoning success with hits like "The Hardest Thing," the members of 98 Degrees experienced significant financial difficulties. They signed with Motown and received a small advance, making them mindful of expenses.
Instead of using car services, the band would take public transportation, such as the subway, back to their Brooklyn accommodations after late-night studio sessions.
Fan encounters were also notably intense. One instance described fans hiding within a room service cart to sneak onto the tour bus, highlighting the extreme lengths some admirers would go to reach the band.
