Boston Lead Singer Dead

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:20 pm

Brad Delp, lead singer of Boston, was found dead in his New Hampshire home on Friday afternoon. He was 55.

More info here : http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2007/03/09/delp-obit.html

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:45 pm

magenta flame;573444 wrote: WHO?:-2 never heard of him or those songs. Sorry he's dead at such a young age though:o

Boston was huge (in North America, anyway) in the late '70s. I always thought their music was overblown, overproduced and pretentious. Of course, I was waist deep into the Ramones, Buzzcocks and Sex Pistols, the antithesis of the "arena rock" acts like Boston.

Although I disliked their music, all reports seem to indicate that Delp & Co. were decent lads. I wonder what caused his death . I'll be surprised if it turns out to be drug related.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:56 pm

This really sucks.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:36 am

Richard Bell;573459 wrote: Boston was huge (in North America, anyway) in the late '70s. I always thought their music was overblown, overproduced and pretentious. Of course, I was waist deep into the Ramones, Buzzcocks and Sex Pistols, the antithesis of the "arena rock" acts like Boston.

Although I disliked their music, all reports seem to indicate that Delp & Co. were decent lads. I wonder what caused his death . I'll be surprised if it turns out to be drug related.

They were REALLY big in my hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. I loved them. In honor of Mr. Delp, I again listened to their 1st CD last night; it sounds as good as ever.

By all accounts, according to the long obit in The Boston Globe, Brad Delp was a very well-respected human being -- well-loved by fellow musicians. He was going to marry his long-term girlfriend this summer.

May he rest in peace :-6

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:17 am

A phenominal breakthruogh album,with music that has withstood the test of time.I still hear it everywhere.

He will be missed.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:58 am

May he rest in peace.:-1

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:38 am

UPDATE : Heard on the news last night that his death was a suicide. He took a charcoal barbeque into the bathroom, and died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

A suicide note was found at the scene, which warned rescuers about the CO danger.

A tragic story.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:03 am

More Than a Feeling is pretty much the definitive American Rock song from the 70's. It had EVERYTHING :guitarist

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:11 pm

yes I liked them as well.

Sad to have heard of his suicide. A real shame, just makes you wonder how bad can life get that one can't reach out for help... so very sad to loose a great talent.

Reb185 · Post by **Reb185** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:07 pm

I just started getting into them too when I heard the news, sad