Okay, so I just found out New Kids on the Block are getting back together. Wow. Does anybody remember when VH1 tried to get them back together a couple years ago? I think it was around the time Jordan Knight was popular. I remember that it didn't end up happening back then because one of the members (I forget which, but it was one of the lesser known ones) didn't want to do it.So what changed? Why are they getting back together now? Other than the obvious play for regaining some of their former glory, I'm wondering if any of them are in some financial trouble. As you may know, Jonathan Knight is a real estate agent and with the economy how it is (especially when it comes to housing), do you think he may be a little strapped for cash? Remember that the Pixies, even though they are one of the most influencial bands of all time, got back together for financial reasons. And really, if you think about it, musician's livelihoods hinge on their ability to stay relevant enough to sell records, so perhaps reunions are really just attempts to get out of unemployment.I must confess that I was a fan back in gradeschool when NKOTB was popular. Many years later, after going through my own musical development (which I'm still going through, btw), I listened to their albums for kicks and actually found some well written songs. I don't know if I'll actually go out and get their upcoming album, but I'm definitely going to keep my ears open for the "kids."