Boston Singer Brad Delp dies at 55

[Ken]

I read about this earlier tonight just after I arrived home. "Sigh" it's just so very sad that we've lost another member of the "classic rock family."

I still remember my oldest brother bringing home the debut album back in '76 and playing it in our basement rec - room and being blown away. I recall giving him some money I had saved and I asked him to buy me a copy not long after, which he did. Then, (I've mentioned this before) I bought the Don't Look Back album in 1978 on a weekend trip to Bellingham, Wahington with my Mom and Dad.

RIP Brad he had such an awesome voice. Here is a link to read more:

music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=254540>1=7702

[Tammy Turbo]

That is very sad to hear. Boston is one of my favorite groups,and I saw the in concert in 1986. RIP Brad.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

Damn Ken, you beat me to it.

I was at Delaney's tumbling class this morning when my dad called on his cell. Whenever a celeb, especially a rock star dies, he starts the conversation with a fake cry (not out of disrespect, but just so I know what's coming). This time he did it a little longer than usual, so I knew it was a biggie.

I was lucky enough to see Boston in 95 with Bekki and my dad, where Brad was sharing lead vocal duties with Fran Cosmo. I was even more lucky to have 10th row center. Through the whole concert, Brad was smiling, waving and giving "thumbs up" to people in the audience. So much so, my dad teased, "Gee Brad knows a lot of people here!"

If you go to Boston's official website, there is nothing there, no where to even go-it's just a black screen with the words-"We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll" confirming he was a geniunely nice guy.

Although we've lost younger rockers (like 2 of the Pretenders, and various grunge singers), Brad I consider part of "our" generation of musicians. If I'm not mistaken, he's the second "arena rocker" taken from us, after John Panazzo.

Brad had what I consider "THE" arena rocker voice, and I wish Boston would get more respect and not be considered "another faceless band of the 70s".

Maybe Pete can tell us if there is big coverage up there.


RIP Brad, you will be missed!!

[Pete70s]

sat said:

Maybe Pete can tell us if there is big coverage up there.

The classic rock station is heavily talking about it, and playing several Boston songs. We got into the car earlier and they were playing "We're Ready". I was like, "Wow, there's one you don't hear often!" Then they announced that Brad delp died.

He used to go the salon where my best friend worked as a hairdresser.

[Dawn]

KLOS 95.5 had a tribute to Brad on their Friday evening segment, and played lots of Boston songs. The DJ seemed quite shaken by the news of Brad's death, and mentioned what a nice and down-to-earth guy Brad had been, always friendly and approachable and willing to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans.

It's very tragic that such an amazing singer left us at such a young age. I never saw Brad perform live, but have loved Boston's music ever since I first heard More Than A Feeling back in 1976. He will be sadly missed. RIP, Brad, and thank you for the music.

[Laura--I wuv u all :)]

pete70s said:

We got into the car earlier and they were playing "We're Ready". I was like, "Wow, there's one you don't hear often!"

That's true--I haven't heard that in ages! While not a huge fan of theirs, I did like some of their music, and Brad had a great voice. I was sorry to hear about his passing--has anyone found out yet what was the cause of death? Somewhere I read that he had seemed to be in good health.