Backstreet Boys star A.J. McLean is set to take a break from the aging boyband for a series of solo shows. The edgy pop star has just released tickets for two low-key concerts in California on Sunday and Monday.

A statement from McLean's manager, Eric Podwall, reads, "After 13 years with the Backstreet Boys, and 75 million records sold worldwide, A.J.'s excited to take a step out on his own and present his music, in his style."

McLean is also planning shows in Europe to preview a solo album he hopes to release later this year.

But Backstreet Boys fans need not fret as McLean has no plans to follow ex-bandmate Kevin Richardson and quit the group for good - he's planning to record another album with the group next year.

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