Boston's Brad Delp found dead

[U2Kitten]

I was a fan. They still don't know what happened to him. Brad Delp of Boston found dead in his home at age 55.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-03-09-delp-obit_N.htm?csp=34

 

[LemonMelon]

Oh my. I wonder what happened?

RIP

 

[Lila64]

R.I.P.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Is he the guy who made all the music in his basement, or one of the guys that guy hired to actually form a band for touring?

 

[MrBrau1]

He was the original singer.

Listening to "Foreplay/Long Time" right now.

GUITARS!

 

[Canadiens1131]

Oh shit, then he's the very talented multinstrumentalist

 

[MrBrau1]

No. That's Tom Scholz.

 

[MrBrau1]

Brad Delp sang on this essential 70s rock record:

 

[Canadiens1131]

I have been informed that Tom Scholz is the musical mastermind. I retract my previously posted.

 

[namkcuR]

So, he sang 'More Than A Feeling', right?

Bummer.

 

[Westport]

I listened to that album 100s of times.

R.I.P.

 

[Westport]

http://www.bandboston.com/

 

[phanan]

Man, that really sucks. He was living here in N.H. recently.

His vocals are some of the most memorable in rock history. The first Boston album is an essential classic rock record, as Mr. Brau previously mentioned.

RIP

 

[corianderstem]

I understand about indecision
I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind

 

[MsMofoGone]

Originally posted by phanan
The first Boston album is an essential classic rock record, as Mr. Brau previously mentioned.

And did you both know that it still remains the "Number-one-selling" debut album in U.S. history as well ??

 

[MrBrau1]

And did you both know that it still remains the "Number-one-selling" debut album in U.S. history as well ??

That's pretty cool. It's an awesome album.

 

[MsMofoGone]

Originally posted by MrBrau1
That's pretty cool. It's an awesome album.

Exactly right ... you won't get any disagreement from me !! This album was indeed incredibly amazing !!

Also, I should have mentioned too, that it sold more than 17 million copies when it was first released ... that is why it's pegged as the 'Number-one-selling" debut album in U.S. history.

 

[MrBrau1]

Exactly right ... you won't get any disagreement from me !! This album was indeed incredibly amazing !!

Also, I should have mentioned too, that it sold more than 17 million copies when it was first released ... that is why it's pegged as the 'Number-one-selling" debut album in U.S. history.

More Than A Feeling
Peace of Mind
Foreplay/Long Time

3 shots in a row, right to the gut.

Rock doesn't get much better than that.

 

[indra]

I was never a Boston fan, but 55 is way too young to die.

My condolences to his family, friends and fans.

 

[MsMofoGone]

Originally posted by MrBrau1

More Than A Feeling
Peace of Mind
Foreplay/Long Time

3 shots in a row, right to the gut.

Rock doesn't get much better than that.

Yes, that's true !! ... Side One is indeed 'mind-blowing'.

I always enjoyed it more than Side Two, although, I liked 'Smokin' which was an "on-fire" type of song ... and 'Let Me Take You Home Tonight' was a GREAT ballad too.

Heck, this album was their BEST one, and ALWAYS will be ... it's not any easier to explain than that !!

 

[U2Kitten]

Boston's debut album is one of the few albums ever I can listen to without skipping a song. It's awesome. It never gets the credit it deserves for being one of the most definitive album of the 70's. Back then it was right up there with Led Zeppelin IV as a must have. As time went on, VH-1 labeled Boston 'corporte rock' and put them down so they never got the recognition they deserved. I hope they will get it now, though it shouldn't take someone dying to draw attention to its greatness.

 

[Sue DeNym]

I liked Boston too. Their debut album was brilliant, and I also liked Third Stage. Delp's distinctive vocals were a major part of what made the band stand out.

RIP Brad Delp.

http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/03/10/606939.html

 

[LemonMelon]

That's pretty cool. It's an awesome album.

 

[Muminki]

really? big shock

 

[tiny dancer]

Very sad indeed.

 

[fear_nothing]

Ahh my friend just told me he died, I was/am so bummed.

 

[*browneyedgirl*]

Brad Delp sang on this essential 70s rock record:

this album was a big part of my teenage years, I had and loved that album he was way too young to die. a big part of 70's rock music and more.

 

[phanan]

I listened to Boston for the first time in a long while this weekend. That album brings back memories.

 

[Hewson]

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[phanan]

Sadly, it appears that Delp took his own life.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/ne...4/family_rocker_brad_delps_death_was_suicide/