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A brief report appeared tonight indicating that the lead singer of Boston, Brad Delp, died this afternoon, taking his unmistakable voice with him. He was 55.
Police say there was no foul play involved. About the only oddities in the death were Delp's young age and the fact that the frontman for Boston died in New Hampshire.
All Boston's official website says right now is "We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."
Delp was Boston's original singer and handled the vocals for the 1976 track "More Than a Feeling," the thought of which makes us a tad misty. That single song inspired a host of rock anthems.
We found this performance of the band's "More Than a Feeling" online, and it gives us fresh appreciation of Delp's skill. His vocals flow right into the guitar solo, yet it never becomes a hair-metal shriek, and it always meshes perfectly with the other elements of the band.
Even though we're all ironic now when it comes to music, we'll raise up a lighter for Mr. Delp.
Image of the late Brad Delp from Boston's official band site.
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I am very sadden by the lost of Brad,who I felt was like a brother and guardian I only knew spiritaly thru music, all my life I battled depression and as a teenager thru the positive influence that Boston's Music was it guided me thru my life with hope and accomplising my dreams of becoming a disc jockey in radio,if only there could be more bands today with the understanding of life that Brad and the band had and how they touched a soul,he will be missed here,but as far as rocknroll heaven a destination has been fullfilled by a timeless dreamer of another day god speed Brad maybe I will meet you on the other side and thank you so much for the moment of music you gave to me. Tino
Novastar Djs (The name was inspiration from Boston and the music)
This is truly a great loss to all of the music industry. I feel it's important to mention that all of the vocals, lead and background on the "Boston" album were performed by Brad Delp, truly amazing. He was truly the "voice" of the 70's. Looking back another amazing and unbelievable fact is the Boston was beaten out at the Grammys for best new artist by "The Starland Vocal Band". At any rate, Brad Delp was and is a legendary figure in the history of all recorded music. Rest in peace.
Brad Delp was one of those rare human beings who was immensly talented and truly kind. If every rock star was like him the world would be a much better place.
Spring Break 1977 would not have been the same without Brad Delp's amazing voice -- it's the soundtrack for some great memories. My friends and I met a busload of the greatest folks in the world from UMass because we heard that new music blasting from their bus and rooms. And I, too, remember thinking it was a travesty when the Starland Vocal Band beat them out for Best New Artist that year. Deepest sympathies to the band and Brad's family and friends. It's too sad.
cant believe he's gone-
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God Bless, and thank you Brad Delp.
This is my favorite Boston song and a real tribute to Brad who gave so much to all of us.
Dont look back
A new day is breakin
Its been too long since I felt this way
I dont mind where I get taken
The road is callin
Today is the day
I can see
It took so long to realize
Im much too strong
Not to comprimise
Now I see what I am is holding me down
Ill turn it around
I finally see the dawn arrivin
I see beyond the road Im drivin
Far away and left behind
Its a new horizon and Im awakin now
Oh I see myself in a brand new way
The sun is shinin
The clouds are breakin
canse I cant lose now, theres no game to play
I can tell
Theres no more time left to criticize
Ive seen what I could not recognize
Everthing in my life was leading me on
But I can be strong
I finally see the dawn arrivin
I see beyond the road Im drivin
Far away and left behind
I am lost. I have followed Brad Delp from the inception of Boston, through RTZ and Orion the Hunter and back to Boston. The man that I thought would sing at his own funeral...stratospheric vocals that would rise to any occassion despite his concert jokes about age verses voice. I met Brad several times and had the benefit of a front row concert several times. He was always friendly and full of life. More importantly, he didn't subscribe to the notoriously raunchy rock and roll lifestyle despite his mega success. I am firmly ensconced in the belief that today marked the end of the greatest voice in rock and roll. Brad, this is a reluctant, tearful goodbye...you will never know how much you have impacted my life. With much sorrow and MANY TEARS, I thank you, Melissa Majors in Pensacola, Florida
A little piece of my hometown (swampscott) was always present whenever I heard his voice. It will always be my salvation when times aren't going great, but great was his sound and spirit. Thanks for the memories that live on in a legacy of uplifting music and imagery. Arena, Corporate or whatever the critics would label it...Boston Rocked! Hands down one of the best bands of their time and timeless as all good rock is.Thanks Brad from one of your biggest fans...and not afraid to admit it.God be with you!
My first recollections of Boston will (for better or worse) be the 8-track tape of their debut release that my older sister had, and how annoying it seemed that it would fade and click to the next track right in the middle of a song. It was that unmistakable combo of Sholz' guitar and Brad's voice that cemented their place in my memory forever. I was recently part of a "Rockumentary" tribute concert that my church's worship band hosted, featuring the rock era from the 50s to the late 80s. On deciding the setlist back in December, we had to nix doing "Don't Look Back" only because no one could have duplicated Brad's soaring vocals (though we pulled off everything else from Joe Walsh to U2 with great ease). Now, it is my hope that Brad is singing throughout Heaven, and that even some of the best voices since music began are turning their heads and taking notice. May God Bless Brad and comfort his fans.
There is a GOD I now know it...you see 3 weeks ago I decided to pick up my guitar again after not playing for over a year. Listening to BOSTON on an almost daily basis is therapy for me that I know all of us share. In there lies what BOSTON does to all of us - INSPIRE....so I went on EBAY to see if I could find a ROCKMAN(a mini portable amplifier that lets your guitar have that "BOSTON" sound) that Tom Sholtz invented and sold... I did a Buy It Now and I've been waiting 3 weeks for it. This morning the UPS store called saying I had a package...picked it up went home and instantly I played and was amazed at the sound. So like many of us I said to myself - check the BOSTON.ORG site and see what's up with "the band" hoping for a new album and tour...hadn't been on there for the past month.....Well I thought I was in a dream "HOW COULD THIS BE - THIS IS A CRUEL TRICK" I thought to myself - what a coincidence picking up that guitar and then finding this out.....and the emotion as I sat at my desk with my guitar still strapped on, I felt empty, and devastated reading the article that one of the papers in New Hampshire published(I didn't know and I just feel GOD led me thru those steps today to break the news to me) That was at 6pm Friday night....now at 5:30am Sat. morning and I have not been able to come to terms with it. The last time I saw him was on my 40th B-Day sitting front row in Vegas in '03...as you all know he was unique - he connected with you when he was on that stage. He leaned over and shook my hand..and threw me his guitar pick.Best B-Day ever - something I'll never forget. The guys sitting next to me told me of how they were following the band from city to city and that Brad recognizing them in the front row after 3 shows - invited them to dinner with the band...they said he was just a normal down to earth guy. How sad for all of us - from the band themselves to everone of us....I leave thinking it this way - EARTH 0, HEAVEN +1. May God bless Brad, "BOSTON" and all of us that have grown up listening to the greatest voice in music history.
I just watched the video four times with tears in my eye's...ever since I first heard this song I turn it up every time it is played on the radio...it is a timeless classic that will alway's move me...it is truly "More Than A Feeling"
I was just riding home from a show in NYC, and we all heard a Boston tune from the first album. All of us in the van perked up (in our mid 30's to early 40's) and remarked how great that album still sounds, and how nothing else has sounded like that since.
We all became little kids and teenagers again, and started talking about Kiss, and all of the other rock bands we loved back then. It was a wonderful moment.
Now I am suddenly depressed. There but for the grace of god go all of us. All we can do is live life to it's fullest and go to sleep with no regrets.
Music lives forever.
How sad – it’s comforting in a way to read all the other reactions and it confirms what I think we all realize now about how much Boston and Brad’s voice have been part of the rock’n’roll landscape for the last 30+ years – yes, it’s a cliché, but you really don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. My first intro to rock and Boston was through WCOZ, a Boston (city) station, in the early 80s – I was only 7 or 8 but I started to get familiar with all the classics – Floyd, Zep, Who, etc. – and Boston was there. From then on, Boston was always there, everywhere – you could go into an auto parts store in Kansas and hear More than a Feeling, a dentist’s office in Texas and hear Amanda, traffic jam in any US city in the summer and someone is playing Smokin’ – everywhere, everywhere, and everyone too - blue collar, white collar, car, office, job site, college dorm – I think everyone reading this will know exactly what I mean. I’m hoping Rolling Stone, MTV, etc put aside Brittney and put together a solid, comprehensive and respectful tribute to Brad and Boston. It’s sad to think that Boston is really done – no one can ever take his place – but let’s all keep listening and share the music with others since that’s the only way we can really honor what he's done.
Your the Best Brad and your in a better place.You will be missed!
Tino and i have a lot in common. I too struggled with depression in my teens. Having discovered Boston when i was 13, the band became the best coping mechanism i had. When i wasn't feeling to good, i could just pop any Boston cd in my stereo and sort of drift away. The band had such a positive attitude and it was so infectious that you couldn't help but smile anytime you hear a Boston song. Brad dies way too young and i can't help but fell like a little bit of me died with him. God Bless Brad and God Bless Boston!
Brad Delp's voice was and is a huge irreplaceable reason I've loved Boston's music. As a teenager who just enjoyed singing in the car or anywhere, and as a band vocalist currently, I practically worshipped Brad's vocal tone and range which were beyond amazing.
Ever noticed that in any local music scene having it's share of Beatles, Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, or Aerosmith tribute bands, the one you'll almost never see is one for Boston. The unique guitar sound is one reason, but the primary reason I believe is no one can duplicate the vocal range Brad was blessed with. Thanks Brad, rest in peace and peace for your family as well.
The summer of 1976 was magic. I graduated from high school and heard Boston on an album a friend had just bought. That is the BEST album I have ever heard. Brad Delp's voice was awesome. I had no idea until I read an article this morning that he did most of the vocals. When I read he had died I felt like I just lost a close friend . I've never met him but when you listen to someone sing as often as we all have a bond forms. I will contine to play Boston on my ipod a ROCK to Smokin and Party and More Than a Feeling
and play my air guitar. RIP Brad
I am shocked as I just heard about this. I was a true Boston fan and was fortunate to speak with Brad and see him play in CA last year. Keep on rockin on the other side.
I've seen Beatlejuice twice, and was lucky enough to pick his brain both times. In fact, I was able to catch the very last performance by Delp in my hometown of Keene NH with his tribute band Beatlejuice.
Although Im a young guy at 22, Boston has secured it's place in history and my heart. THANKS FOR THE MUSICAL INSPIRATION BRAD. YOUR HEART AND SOUL WILL LIVE IN FOREVER!
Hello,
I was the last person to record an interview with Brad for an hour long Beatles special I produced for my radio show. It was recorded on 3/3/07.
Please feel free to listen to the interview at
www.myspace.com/parkerspringfield
He was a great man and will be missed by many.
I've just heard the news while I was bathing the kids. Ran downstairs and checked out the websites, i'm absolutely gutted. Boston have been a big part of my life over the last 25 years.
Living in Lancashire, England I never got the chance to see him live,always hoped I would.
I'll miss that voice.
Playing Hitch A Ride now and raising a glass for Brad.
Commiserations from England.
Oh my goodness - what a loss.
I'm a cycling instructor (spinning/indoor cycling) and everyone knows how much I LOVE Boston. This morning one of the guys said that Brad Delp had passed away. That news about knocked me off of my bike.
While these bands go out and play the same songs over and over and over - no doubt it gets quite tedious. Be that as it may - we the people who genuinely admire them do most sincerely appreciate their willingness to sing that song, just one more time.
The first time I made it to the crest of a hill, on my bicycle, that I had been trying to conquer for months, I was listening to "Don't look back". With what breath I had, I was laughing at what an appropriate song to beat that hill!
For that reason, and a myriad of others, Mr. Delp will be sorely missed. There will never be anyone else who could replace that voice...distinctive and incredible. I'm only sorry I'm writing this after the fact and never had the opportunity to pass along my gratitude before his death.
My first memory of Brad Delp and Boston was in the Fall of 1976. I was a 16 year old teenager who loved Rock-N-Roll and was looking for meaning in a world gone insane. While looking through the albums in Lake Air Records (later Peppers Records) in Waco, Texas, one of the clerks came up to me and said, "You have to listen to this new group out of Boston!" He spun the vinyl and turned up the volume. I was immediately hooked and a fan for life! Tom Scholz's electrifying guitar and heart felt lyrics and Brad Delp's soothing yet piercing vocals were like messangers from a God that I didn't think understood what us mere teenagers were going through. Through their music, Brad and Tom let us know that everything was going to be alright and that we were going to make it through the hard times in our lives. The amazing thing is that their music still gives me that reassurance now that I am in my late 40's.
The debate album "Boston" and "Don't Look Back" are the soundtrack of my high school and early college years. Anytime I get together with my friends from high school, it doesn't take long for a Boston CD to be turned on. Boston is just simply part of us.
I experienced Boston live in concert two times. The first time was at the Texxas World Music Festival (Texas Jam) in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, June 9, 1979 and then at the Frank Irwin Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, August 14, 2004. The band was simply amazing! It didn't matter if it was a sold out crowd of over 80,000 screaming fans or a crowd of 7,000 aging adults trying to recapture a moment in time from our lost youth, the band simply loved to perform on stage together and for us. My wife Jamie said it best after the concert in 2004. She said that she had never seen a rock group that was so connected to their fans and truly appreciated their fans allowing them to continue to play for us after all these years.
I learned of Brad's passing last night at about 9:00 p.m. It was a sad evening to say the least. I took my Boston CD's out to my truck and sit and listened to them for over three hours. As I stared into the dashboard lights through moistened eyes, I remembered all the good times and sad times I had with friends and family while listening to Boston's music. I remembered the last time I saw Brad on stage in 2004. It was at the end of the concert. He was smiling and clapping for us in the audience. He truly seemed to be a nice man and was having the time of his life.
I only hope that Brad truly understood how much he and the other members of Boston meant and still mean to us today. Brad, you will be truly missed, but always remembered each time "we hide in our music to forget the day."
I can't imagine a world without Brad.......a few numb hours after I heard on Friday night I listened to Foreplay / Longtime and then sat and stared at the lyrics.
It specifically hit me reading it wondering if it would be the message he would say to us on his departure to the other side. HOWEVER, it is with GREAT confidence that if he's saying/thinking "You'll forget about me after Ive been gone" - that we WON'T let that happen...he's too special, too good of a person..."One For The Books". The one time I met him after the show I saw in '03, I complemented him on how he applauded the audience and told him how great he makes "us fans" feel. He smiled and said "Well, I am the biggest fan of BOSTON fans !!"
Brad - you will never be forgotten....it has been a long time, we are thankful for every performance you gave. In your memory, WE will keep on chasing our DREAMS and WE will never never forget about you !!!
Godspeed Brother.....
Its been such a long time
I think I should be goin, yeah
And time doesnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin
Sail on, on a distant highway
Ive got to keep on chasin a dream
Ive gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin on
Youll forget about me after Ive been gone
And I take what I find, I dont want no more
Its just outside of your front door.
Its been such a long time. its been such a long time.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I cant forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
Im tryin to forget your name and leave it all behind me
Youre comin back to find me.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin on
Youll forget about me after iv e been gone
And I take what I find, I dont want no more
Its just outside of y our front door.
Its been such a long time. its been such a long time.
Yeah. its been such a long time, I think I should be goin, yeah
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin
Theres a long road, Ive gotta stay in time with
Ive got to keep on chasin that dream, though I may never find it
Im always just behind it.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin along
Takin my time, just movin along
Takin my time, takin my time...
(scholz)
who the hell is Brad Delp?
Thanks Brad, for all the wonderful music, humor and friendship. I'll miss you
Art
Music is my life, and Boston has been my favourite band since I was born in 1977 (my dad was always listening to them...). My heart is broken, I was going to fly to the States this year to watch them. Having followed their careers, I feel the loss is personal as well as for the universe. This man was the greatest singer and human being. I miss him. Tonight I will have my own Boston concert at home. Much love and condolences to the family, friends and the Band.
Brad Delp will be missed,but not forgotten........
I was fortunate enough to see Boston on their "3rd stage" tour in Worcestor Mass.One of their multiple sold out dates in a row at the Centrum.Boston is one of my favorite bands.I was also fortunate to see Beatlejuice just over 10years ago at a place in Manchester called "The Yard"......Some of my friends and family went to see Beatlejuice,cuz my sister and I are Beatles fans also.During the show i said to my sister,that the lead singer looks like Brad Delp from Boston,but she didnt believe me........So during a break I went to the stage where the singer was just tinkering around with things,and I introduced myself and I was right ,it was Brad Delp......I didnt quite know what to say,cuz for me,he was a superstar/celebrity,and sometimes ya just dont know what to say.I did get his autograph,and chatted for a moment,and thought to myself,"how cool was that"..."I just met Brad Delp"....I went back t the table and told my sister,and she was surprised too,but to chicken to get his autograph.....
As years went by i saw them a few times,and enjoyed the great shows that they did.Last year they came to my hometown,Keene NH,and yet again put on another great show.During part of the show Brad said that the band was going to hang out after the show if people wanted to say "HI",and i thought that was cool.So after the show I went down to the stage and talked with Brad and had him sign my Redsox hat.I was blown away at how "down-to-earth" he was.He talked to you,not at you.....He seemed like a regular Joe...Just a great experience.Well this year on saturday March 3rd,Beatlejuice came to Keene again,at my old high school.I wasnt able to get tickets,and the timing wasnt good for me,so i got kind of bummed out about it,but i just had to deal with it and get over it....About a week before the show,someone had given me 2 tix,which i thought was great,so i invited a buddy of mine that I teach with and we went.My buddy and i were able to meet Brad before the show and we had a great conversation with him and they also took pictures of us with brad,and of course he was more than happy to do it,and we thought that cool....Yet again,down to earth guy,it was great.We gone in to watch the show,and he says that the band will stay around after if people want to visit....Thay put on a great show.From a musicians stand point and a fans stand point,AWESOME....So after the show my sister and brother-in-law and my buudy and I went down to talk to the band.They were all very nice people and talked to everyone,realy a good group of guys.....I saved my last visit for Brad.I had him sign the picture he took with my friend and that was taken just before the show,and he glady signed and commented on it.Myself and the people i was with were the last people to talk to brad that night and he was in no hurry to rush us out or even leave himself.As i sit here typing this i remember looking back at the stage and seeing brad Get up and walk towards stage right,and i thought to myself,that was another cool experience,and you couldnt have asked for anything more.
After that show was got into a major beatles and Boston kick so went on a small shopping spree to increase my music collection.I was listening to Beatles and Boston all last week.No one knew except for me that during last week,that the music of those 2 bands were helping me get through a very tough time in my life.And for the 1st time in months i felt happier and more optimistic about my life,and it was thanks to that music and the experience of meeting Brad Delp again and talking to him,that helped me.When my buddy called,the one who went to the show with me,on this past saturday morning,i thought it was a joke.My 1st thought was how is that possible, I just spoke to him in person just 7 days ago..........All day saturday I was in a funk,and had no interest in listening to Boston and or the Beatles,cuz i just couldnt do it...........It still is hard to believe and will be for a while........My condolences go out to his family and friends and bandmates,and his fans..........As Boston's websight said on saturday "we've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll"........What else more can be said...........Brad will be missed,but never forgotten.......
RIP Mr. Delp.....
Todd Breen
I am in absolute shock about the passing of the greatest singer ive ever heard.my father used to p,lay their music when i was a littkle kid and was blown away at how good they were.i finally seen them in 1994 in rochester on their livin for u tour.i was blown away again!!!!!what a show!!!!he will be sorely missed and my condolences go out to his family and the rest of the band mates,and the fans who they have put smiles on for years.they will live forever in my mind and heart.rip brad....sing away in heaven!!!!!!
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SURPRISED THAT BRAD WASN'T A MORE PROMINENT BEING IN ROCK N ROLL .HE WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST VOCALIST TO HIT THE STAGE .I WAS ALSO SURPRISED THAT NOT ONE PERSON THAT SPENT TIME HONORING REM AND VAN HALEN DIDN'T AT LEAST ASK FOR A MOMENT TO REMEMBER BRAD SO HERE GOES RIP BRAD I WILL GIVE YOU MY OWN MOMENT OF SILENCE YOU WERE TRULY WHAT OTHER VOCALIST FEARED BECAUSE NONE COULD MATCH YOUR TALENT
I was born in 1977. So, I can't say that I remember when the band first started playing. But one thing I do remember is growing up and hearing their music thanks to my mother and father. They were both Boston fans especially my mother. I remember when their Greatest Hits album came out. I bought it immediately. Then I went out and got their first album because the Greatest Hits didn't have Hitch a Ride. I have been a big fan for the past 15 years. I feel kind of incomplete though. For all of the years that I have been listening to them I was never able to see them in concert. The last time they toured and came through the St. Louis area I thought I would go and see them. As much as I wanted to see them my girlfriend at the time wanted to see "God help me" the Dixie Chicks. I thought to myself that maybe next year or a couple down the road Boston would come back through. They never did and now with Brad's passing I feel one of the things in my life that I have missed and will never be able to see live is Boston with Delp at the head. Boston's music will always take me back to my days as a kid. The band is magical and will always be so. Rest In Peace Brad, You were a treasure to us all and you will truly be remembered.
Brad Delp - The greatest rock vocalist ever.
A one voice orchestra. R I P
Baz
London. England.
Unbelievable! Brad Delp was one the very best rock singers of ALL TIME. Brad's vocals were "unmatched" and the sounds of Boston are one of a kind. Boston will ALWAYS be close to my heart! I followed Boston throughout their career and have the opportunity to see them in concert over a dozen times, twice meeting the members back stage. Brad was a gentleman, class act! I....and millions of other Boston fans will miss him dearly!
I am truly in shock. The world lost a great talent far too soon. Brad and Boston influenced countless musicians, and will be dearly missed. His music will live on long after many of us are long gone. My prayers go out to his family. God bless you, Brad, and thank you for the tremendous gift that was your voice.
Brad was quite simply ,the Best voice I have ever heard! Im still in disbelief over his death. So much great music, and I always wanted more. I had the the opportunity to meet Brad 4 times, and each time I felt like I was the only one in the room talking with him. I took my 11 year old son Chase to the 2003 Boston show in Columbus, Ohio, and got to take him back stage. All the members of the band were so nice. But Brad seemed so interested in what kind of sports Chase liked to play, and wondered if Chase liked music, or played an instrument?. He now is getting into the guitar! Brad truly was a Great human being! I just wish that someone in the media would acknowledge all the fund raising, and selfless acts he took part in. In our thoughts and Prayers Forever! Chip Letizia
As a guitarist and vocalist, when I first heard the Boston album... I was like... OH MY GOD!!! These guys are incredible!!! I spent my late teen years and 20's living that album. I could tell you so many occasions that I relate to each of the songs. Brad's voice, Tom's guitars, no matter how many times I listened to it I still found a new breath in each play. Now in my 40's I teach guitar and introduce all of my students (mostly teens) to Boston. The first 3 albums anyway! (Sorry Fran) Not just for Tom’s guitar work, but also for Brad’s vocals. I just tell them, "Listen to this guy's voice. It is the most perfect voice you will ever hear. He does all the vocals, lead and backups on these albums... err CD's!" The common reply is, "No way!" So even today there is another generation living their years through the genius of Brad and Tom.
I was backstage at Rock Superbowl VII, in 1979. Orlando, FL at the Tangerine Bowl (along with AC/DC, Poco and The Doobies). Everyone was so gracious to spend time with the fans. I do remember Sib had a friend with him in a body cast! Hanging out on the grassy hill behind the stage after the show. A memory that I will cherish forever. To actually see the band live, and to hear Brad do his thing in person! The man was an incredible talent and in my eyes, flawless and the most perfect voice to ever be recorded... and still is. Long before pitch correction software was developed!
I think the memories I have will last a lifetime, but I regret that I will not get to hear what Brad had in store for us in the future.
Rest in Peace Brad. You will be sadly missed.
Not since John Lennon have I felt such pain. I'm a passionate musician that loves sincere and deep meaning lyrics that brad "Boston" sings. I will never dis-respect these words; Now your climbing to the top of the company ladder, hope it doesn't take too long. Can't you see there'll come a day when it won't matter, come a day when you'll be gone. You soooo... touched my life and I will miss you dearly.
It is so sad that anyone feels they have no other choice but to take their own life. It is especially sad when you and I can still see the talent Brad owned as a singer; see the heart he had to raise money for needy causes and to see he had the love of his life, his fiancee ready to share the rest of his life with him, yet Brad could not see any of that.
Let this be a lesson to you, look for signs in people who simply show a lack of interest in living...let Brad be a legacy to us beyond his rock and roll talent. Let him be a reminder to all of us of how devistating depression can be. In Brad's honor, keep an eye out on all those closest to you that seem troubled by the trials of life and if you know of someone that is down and out, be there for them, remind them of their value, love them and of course pray for them.
My heart goes out to Brad's family and friends...truly we have another day when the music died.
Doug
I was licky enoug to have had the chance to meet Brad this passed January at the Beatel Juice concert held at the tenny school in Methuen by the end of the show I was dancing in the isle what a great performer he was...My heart gose out to those closest to him. I pray that Pamila will find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Brad: I truly hope that YOU find whatever it was that you felt YOU were missing. the ultimate price was paid for reasons only known by YOU and GOD. i wish it didn't end the way it did but thats what was left behind for all of US who care to LIVE with now. IMO, YOU were the best to put voice to music,it will always LIVE long after were gone. thank YOU BRAD for all the times I got to see YOU sing, you really,really made a difference in MY life, and YOUR gonna be forever missed! I now find an empty spot in MY Heart that might not ever be filled.I hope that someday WE all will understand. PEACE
Someone won't go to sleep tonight Someone is gonna hurt inside Someone like me,someone like me,like me......
His was the first voice that gave me chills. I will never forget he or his voice and the amazing music he was a part of. I hope you find peace now and won't be surprised if I hear your voice on still nights ringing out from some amazing show in the afterlife.
Boy its hard to see you favorite rock singer pass away suddenly. Brad Delp was the best sounding vocalist of all time. This one is hard to take. It will be a while before I can play a Boston recording again.
I have been a Boston fan, chronologically speaking, since the "Don't Look Back" album, although after listening to it I immediately sought the "Boston" album in order to add it to my collection.
Brad Delp and Tom Scholz were the architects of many memories of my life. That out-of-space guitar and incredibly soaring and melodic voice have become icons in my mind and I am sure I will enjoy their song product until the day I die. However, with due respect to Tom, the passing of Brad, at least for me, represents the death of Boston. Now all that remains is the memories, substantial as they may be. After many (too many) years, I finally got to see the band live in the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the "Walk On" tour and we were told that Brad would not be there that night because Frank Cosmo had taken over the band's lead vocals. You will never be able to imagine how pleasant a surprise it was to see, and hear, Brad performing on that stage.
Although I admit that I had not followed Brad's career for a while before his untimely death, the news have hit me with the same impact as if he had been a relative. And maybe he was sort of one, since he and the band have been there for the better part of my life.
Farewell to Brad, Boston and an era. Thanks for the memories. Brad, may you rest in peace and discover in death what you apparently missed in life.
The volumes it will speak some day when we look back to THIS sad day and remember BRAD not for this heart aching event, but perhaps the message he is sending us here. And I'm only theorizing because I can't wrap my head around this....Perhaps Brad's heart ached at the pain this world is in right now and he knows the loving / tolerant / caring people BOSTON fans make up. Could he be sacrificing himself for us ?? Is he asking us to wake up and look around at what is going on here in America. I'm thinking about those "Corporate America" words right about now. I look at the America laying at our feet and wonder what kind of America this was for a guy who gets to see it on a grand scale...and he was about to go out and see it (tour). With the war that seems will never end, the goverment that is more intrested in giving some jobs away to India and China than giving American workers a better environment and the other jobs to guest workers. A dissapearing middle class. Family values that have been tossed out the window. A promise on 9/11 of protected borders that the terrorist's are still laughing at, etc. etc. We the BOSTON fans owe it to Brad, even if what I just said isn't a bit true, to look at our America and speak up. It's time to fix it. Start by living as Brad did. So many of us were touched by him....look at the comments all over the WEB !! Nicest guy, took time for strangers, patient, etc., etc. Why is this the exception and not the rule ?? I'm going to treat people with the respect that Brad did, help out deserving causes and get involved. Brad was different - many of us saw that up and close, many of us just had to hear him sing to know the same thing. That was the magic that was Brad Delp. Remember him well....for men like he are few and far between.
I was first introduced to Boston when I saw the ads for their debut in Creem Magazine. When I saw that it was going up the charts, it made me curious, so I went to my local Music Plus at the mall and bought it. When I got it home I was blown away. I must have listened to it front to back half a dozen times in a row. The fat, sweet distortion of Tom's guitar and Brad's amazingly clean vocals making it just pure ear candy. I also remember being stoked when it came out on CD because of the greater dynamic range than vinyl and it absolutely crushes when you turn it up.
It is one of the best sounding rock records of all time and I have heard thousands of them in my time. Brad was just a tremendous musician with unbelievable singing talent. So his passing was tragic. In a time when it seems that talent is being totally sublimated to image and marketability, losing somebody like Brad, who all singers should strive to be as good as, is a shame. I hope he has peace of mind now.
My girlfriend of many years ago bought me this album. I had no idea what is was about. I have been hooked ever since. I am completely grateful that I saw Boston in concert in 2003. I'm sorry Brad that life/society let you down. I will pray for you and revel in the Boston music and your amazing vocals.
Thank you for your voice and what you stood for.
Boston's music was a huge part of my life and it brings back so many good memories. Brad will be missed, I just wish that he wouldn't have been such a coward and taken his own life. May God have mercy on his soul.
You will be missed. You had such a great voice and a great vibe about you.
I had the priveledge to see Brad Delp sing twice, seeing BOSTON in 1978 in Syracuse N.Y. and again in Orange County, C.A. in 2003. Obviously everyone in the crowds loved Brad, if Scholz was the brains behind Boston, Brad was the personality. What a voice, what a fun guy. RIP B.D. , and Tom please fold the band and call it day in Brad's honor.
A sad, sad day indeed! You'll be sorely missed Bradley. No one could touch your vocal prowess. A true original, talented genius that will forever be remembered for the music that he brought us.
See you in the afterlife Brad........
Just back from a trip to Spain and heard this terrible news.Brad's voice was upifting,inspiring and made my heart soar.A trully gifted singer,and from reading everybody else's comments and tributes he was also a wonderful person.I caught him live in OCT '79 in Edinburgh, Scotland and a 100+ gigs on from then,nothing or no-one can touch him.
Perfection,Class,Mesmerising,Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
I am deeply saddened and stunned over the passing of Brad, i feel like the pit of my stomache was torn out, Brad Delp and Boston have been like a healthy flow of oxygen to my mind and my soul ever since my late brother danny played me the debut album back in 1976, i am soon to be 43 and the memories i hold dear of my youth with Boston will forver last.
The world will be a lot colder and sadder without Brad Delp.
Thank You for the memories of days gone by that are and will always be etched and stored in my mind for all time, may you be blessed with eternal peace & Happiness.
A Saddened Lifetime Fan
Rick Jackson
Abington Ma.
I just want to offer my condolences to Brad Delp's family, friends, and colleagues. I grew up in the 70's listening to his music as a fan and studying it as a hobbyist musician. He was a great singer, but more importantly all who knew him found him to be a gentle and humble person who was always willing to help others.
Maybe the sadness of his passing by his own hand can be mitigated to some degree by increasing our awareness about suicide: the signs, the causes, and what we can do.
Rich Kelley
I was one lucky guy to have seen them at arrow fest in Irvine Ca. Brad Delp had a unique sound that no other will be able to reproduce. I felt connected every time I would hear him sing. One of the greatest voices to ever have so much impact in life. You will be miss but never forgotten.
See you in the afterlife Brad!!! God Bless you and your family..
There are no words that can describe the feeling of loss that I felt the moment I heard of Brad’s untimely passing. It is truly amazing how one man could have touched so many people, as he obviously did. Brad was one of God’s most talented children and he WILL, be greatly missed. I feel selfish just talking about how his passing will affect me, so I would like to tell the closest to him - Tom, Pamela, Jennifer and John, that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of unbearable loss. A person as good natured and giving as Brad is undoubtedly singing in Heaven’s choir now. May God grant each of you comfort and peace.
RIP
Mis condolencias a la familia y allegados de Brad.
Boston y su voz quizas ha sido una de las influencias mas poderosas en los rockeros de Puerto Rico que vivieron en la adolecencia la trancision de los 70s a los 80s. Cuantos no dieron su primer beso con More than a feeling?
Los camping en el Combate con Rock $ Roll Band y los estrujones en los disco partys de marquesina con Man ill never be? Recuerdos que siempre nos acompanaran en este viaje al que llamamos Vida.
I am sadden, REALLY saddened about Brad Delp's death. I can't put in to words how I feel because of the fact that he took his own life. I have been there. I have suffered from clinical depression for years. It robs you of the will to live. Fortunately I have 'hung on'. Some people can and some can't. It's a roll of the dice. I pray that god grants him the peace/rest he deserves for eternity. We may never know why he did what he did but I hope that God finds it in his/her/it's soul to forgive him. He appeared to be a very sensitive soul which I was drawn to. I will also miss his soothing voice and sparkling eyes. Brad you are truly loved and will be sorely missed. Every time I think of BOSTON I will think of you, always. Rest in peace my friend.
Jason
I hope Brad Delp can now see how much he is
liked by everyone who has enjoyed his singing
over the years. why was he so depressed? by all
accounts, he was the nicest guy ever so I wish
I had had the chance of meeting him. now it's
too late. I wish now that the music industry
would finally give Brad Delp and Boston the
recognition that they deserve. To me, their
music is truly timeless. with Brad's voice, some
of their songs sound simply out of this world.
sometimes I find myself playing their old songs
over and over and never getting tired of hearing
them. can't say that about any other group I like.
perhaps every radio station across the country
should play Boston songs all day for one full
day. ok that is selfish since not everyone likes
Boston songs. but just for one day. why can't
nice guys finish first???
The most special days of my life in high school would not have been the same without Boston. Brad Delp's voice was magic. I wish I somehow could have let him know that. I wish he could have heard all these beautiful tributes. Thank you Brad for sharing your incredible talent.
God bless you and rest in peace.
I cannot bear to listen to any Boston music yet, since Brad passed on. Funny how I've felt a tinge of guilt since. It's like he has a trazillion fans yet didn't reach out, just suffered in a dark hopeless black hole. Please watch for anyone who may be depressed and get them help or call a mobile crisis team to come see/evaluate them. I wish Brad had reached out; that family and friends who knew he was 'down' had reached out for him. Depression IS NOT something we can just snap out of that easily, sometimes. I'm so sad that we lost this wonderful, compassionate person so soon. Lets celebrate him and his causes he believed in, he would certainly smile to think of his work and efforts being carried on. My sympathies to his loved ones, friends, and all fans world wide. Peace.
After the horrible and untimely passing of a legendary singer and musician, and having read hundreds, if not thousands, of posts by people who had personal contact with him, it occurs to us that poor Brad Delp gave too much of himself, and we took too much from him and quite frankly used him up.
We hope everyone can reflect on Brad's great talent and generosity and learn from this tragedy.
When I heard the news I couldnt believe it. Boston was the firsr Rock and Roll Band I ever listened too. I remember as a child asking my dad to play the album with spaceship on it. Then years later I married his cousin.
2 huge impacts in my life and both involving Brad Delp. I am forever appreciative to the great music he has brought into my life. May you rest in peace Brad. You will be missed!
Thanks for the tunes!
All of us who seem to be posting BIG for Brad appear to be of that awesome 40- 50 year old age group, that had Boston as a huge part of their highschool experience. Well, I'm here to tell you, Brad and Boston are still a huge part of my life experience. And for what it's worth, I will just say thank you to Brad. I did not know you, but I sure felt ya............
I always admired Brad as a person and as a musician. It always seemed like he stood for humane causes that epitomized his personality and his depth as human being. His voice may be the greatest voice I have ever heard. In many of his songs his lyrics were gentle and his voice was emotionally provoking. The quintessential Delp moment for me is in the song, Hitch a Ride when Brad sings the line….”I’ve got to crack this ice and fly”. His voice and that line are the most beautiful I have heard sung by a male vocalist. The influence of Boston the band in my life has been noteworthy. When I listen to all of those great songs my mind is immediately filled with positive nostalgic thoughts of my own past. I dearly regret that Brad felt lonely. I will never claim to know what causes a person to ponder or commit suicide, but I have to believe somehow Brad reached his limit emotionally. This was not your typical irresponsible rock and roll death. This was something much deeper. It appears that Brad was loved by many near him and certainly revered by fans of music. I hope he knows that now.
I am truly saddened that we lost Brad Delp, especially in the way we did. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the Summer of 1997 after having seen them 3 times in one month. He was so warm, gracious, and down-to-earth. He took pictures with me that I had professionally framed along with the concert tickets which he signed and a guitar pick. I was so looking forward to seeing them this Summer. In the song "Long Time" as we all well know, he sings, "You'll forget about me after I've been gone." Never, Brad. You'll always live in our hearts and memories that were made listening to your voice on the radio!
I have listened to BOSTON my entire life. Being a guitarist, it's hard to listen to BOSTON and not appreciate the intricacies involved in the making of each song. Likewise, Brad, as precise as each note played, was able to bring each song life, which otherwise, would be just a song with great guitar playing.
I don't know what to say. I have had a lump in my throat since March 9th after hearing of Brad's passing. Not for selfish reasons, like "I'm his biggest fan," but for his family and for Brad himself who felt there was no other choice but the one he made. They're left behind to deal with all of this.
I still find it hard to believe he felt so distraught, so depressed, inspite of having so many close friends and family, he literally felt had nowhere else to turn; he felt totally alone. I think a majority of us suffer from depression at different levels be they mild or extreme.
Brad's children, Fiance', ex-wife, extended family, band members, friends, and the world will forever be torn about how he died. It's sad duality and ultimately tragic.
Depression is raveging our country. I don't have to know Brad or his family to say that I love you guys. Whether or not anyone cares, I am, as many are, very connected to this situation and deeply affected by it.
As one human being to another, I want you to know I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope somehow you all can move on from this painful experience and focus on all the good that came from your relationship with such a great man.
The band BOSTON, but more specifically, Brad's voice, has helped me get through some tough times. Perhaps if it's not too difficult for you, you too can turn on a "familiar song to start your day." Brad's voice, ironically may be able to help you through this difficult time as well.
We'll miss you Brad.
Keith Grommes
As a young person i was inspired to listen to rock music from listening to boston .Over thirty years have passed ,becoming a rock musican myself . i still can sit back and listen to the great vocal talents of Brad Delp. It is very sad what has happen .I Had never seen Boston in a live concert and was hoping that i would someday . Brads vocals made Boston as well as the guitar talents of Tom and barry . Boston will never be the same without Brad Delp nor will the music world , he will be dearly missed. Dave Kehrer
Im so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to take my mom to see you(She loves you guys and of course So do I.) In LA at the fabulous forum. Last nite I layed in bed and just thought about it and other loved ones I have lost...
RIP
We have just lost the greatest singer in Rock n Roll, also.
when i was 16yo in '77, every time i heard a boston song i would always turn up my parents' stereo real loud and try to "scream" right along with Delp. no one can compare. and in 1986 months before getting out of the navy, i took a trip from S.D. Calif to o.c. county and was thrilled to see boston at a summer amphitheatre (forget the name) concert. once you saw and heard Delp--you never forget. he was a force to be reckoned with. does anyone where to find boston's old performing concerts tourdates??? google gives me the city boston.
Brad Delp's music will live on forever. History will judge him as one of rock's best vocalists ever. As a musician who started playing guitar back in the 70s I was constantly amazed by how many vocalist I played with could not sing and sound like Brad Delp; he was one of a kind and a very gifted person. I tell people to have only happy thoughts of Brad because eventually these thoughts will travel to him. Brad... we love you and our seperation is only temporary. God Bless You.
Bill Siris
New Jersey, US
I remember when Boston released the "Walk On" album and learning that Brad Delp didn't sing on the album, but instead vocals were taken over by Fran Cosmo. I remember thinking how I could care less about Boston if Brad Delp wasn't involved. To me Brad was the heart and soul of the band. I was angered that Tom would even consider continuing without Brad. There is no replacing Brad Delp then or now. As painstaking as Tom was in putting together his albums, you would think he would have learned that. I have been trying to find good reason as to why someone who created such uplifting music would take their own life, but I feel there will never be a satisfactory answer. It just leaves me with emptiness and the unanswered question of "WHY???!!!"
I remember when Boston released the "Walk On" album and finding out that Brad Delp was not on the album. I was angered that Tom Scholz would even think of continuing on without Brad Delp. To me, Tom might have been the mastermind behind the band, but Brad was the heart and soul. As painstaking as Tom was in putting his albums together you would have think he would have figured out that Brad was not replaceable then, now or ever. His death leaves me with an empty feeling and leaves me forever asking, "Why?"
My dad and I went to pick out speakers and I was thirteen at the time back in 1976 !
I had a choice for Klipsch or Erath I choose the Klipsch ! Listening to the first Boston Lp on vinal my father loves the song " More Than A Feeling ! " I hope Brad had a pair of Klipsch.
My parents and I like Boston and feel bad for Brad. Our hearts go out for him Bless him so !
Sincerely, Michael.Linbrugger@sbcglobal.net
I would like to say that I am so saddened by all of this. This world has lost a truly great person who spoke to all of us. Brad you are the vocals/lyrics of my generation. I have loved you music since the beginning. You spoke to me and gave me hope to keep going when I thought all was lost. God must have called you home to show the rest how its done. We will all miss you. You showed us the light. I will never forget you and never quit listening!
Love,
Chris
De mi parte es una gran pena la perdida de tan tremendo musico. tengo 45 años y me crie de mi adolecencia con este grupo que sonaba brutal sus gitarras,cuando supe era Boston y de ahi todos sus albunes hasta el ultimo highter power fue fenomenal. las mejores condolencias desde PUERTO RICO la isla del rock a la familia de Brad Delp.