Unveiling Boston's Tragic Tale: Brad Delp's Demise & Tom Scholz's Quest for Perfection

Update video can be found here: https://youtu.be/AnhkCKlpWoU

Brads voice was the face of Boston like Steve Perry of Journey. Brads voice was awesome R.I.P.

The truth is that Boston’s first album was so damn good and iconic that it was next to impossible to ever match its success again. However what an absolutely historic achievement it was.

Scholz was a genius but there would have been no Boston without Brad Delp. Such a recognizable and iconic voice.

The music of my youth. R.I.P. Mr Delp. You are sorely missed.

Ive always loved Boston, I was so sad when Brad delp passed, their won't be another voice like that ever

Brad Delp. I saw him play live at Rockfest in Cadott, Wisconsin, the year was 2003, over 20 years ago. I can still see him up there, smiling, having a great time. I considered seeing Boston with Delp in the band one of the high points of my life. In my heart, I wanted to be him, to be that talented, to be that lucky, to be that revered and famous. I'm not alone in any of those sentiments. At the time of Brad's suicide, I was going through the struggle of my life. I had recently suffered a catastrophic back injury at work, was on the brink of losing my home and income and had a young wife and two small children...it was dark for me. I also had NO support network, far from family and friends...I hope a person can understand how heavy it was. I was and in many ways, still am a fan of Boston so when I heard that Delp had died, I was broken hearted for him but then I found out HOW he died and that really crushed me. I thought, 'how could a guy that has NO worries or not any REAL worries, take himself out like that?'. I thought, if a guy like HIM can't handle his easy, wonderful life, how the HELL am I gonna make it? I'm afraid to tell you the thoughts I had around that time. Lets just say, if not for HOPE and dedicating my life to doing the best I could for my children's future, I'm pretty sure I was taking the last train out. That was over 20 years ago and while things haven't been all kittens and rainbows, it was worth hanging around for, there were blessings and beautiful days that I'm glad I got to see and be here for. Friends, if it's dark for you, hang on...the sun comes around again and 'this too, shall pass'. GOD bless you all.

When I was a kid in 76 Somehow I got ahold of their first album on cassette and would play it on my father's forbidden kikass stereo system and dance around the living room until he got home in the evening. It was my first experience with rock and roll and I will never forget it. Thank you boston and rest in peace Brad D.

Any time I hear Boston I think of Brad Delp and how sorry I am he’s gone.. Rest Well Brad you’re missed..

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The hair STILL stands up on my neck hearing Tom's guitar on these records. On a high end modern stereo, still sounds AMAZING. Props to Tom. And Delp was an amazing singer. No Boston without these two dudes....

What they failed to express in this video is the incredible electronic sound innovations of Tom Schultz, who created one the most amazing distinct original guitar sounds on the planet(The Rockman) not to mention the bands flawless live performances, particularly the live vocal harmonies that were perfectly executed & pitch perfect. This band was uniquely & ENORMOUSLY talented, a TRUE original like never before & never again. Boston’s music & sound will always remain timeless.

Boston debut album was a monster. I remember being at the record store and " More than a Feeling " was playing on the local rock radio station . When it ended they cut to a commercial . After the commercial they played " More than a Feeling " again. IT WAS THAT BIG !

I remember when the first album was released. What a great time in America.

What an excellent band. Every song on their debut album was a hit. I always said to myself that they should have saved some of those hits for future albums. Anyhow, I still listen to Boston.Those songs bring back great memories and always puts a smile on my face! Thanks Boston!

Boston was my ultimate favorite band growing up. I listened to their albums over and over and over again. My younger sister couldn't stand and even to this day, won't listen any songs from Boston. She said I drove her absolutely crazy by doing what I did. She hates them to this day!! LOL!! Not me, they are my all time favorite band!

More than a feeling is nothing but a masterpiece

They were my second ever concert back in '78' . It was mid winter and they were 2 hours late because of iced and snow packed roads, but nobody cared, they blew everybody away that night.

I was 12 when Don't Look Back came out,it changed my life.I still consider that album one of my favorites.I was a little girl discovering my own music outside of the grown ups around me.The first time I heard that song I was just blown away.I have been a headbanger ever since. Tom Sholtz is a genius,but his perfectionistism has been a double edged sword,that has turned several very talented people out of his band.He also invented several pieces of equipment when recording the first Boston album,that musicians and bands use in recording and performing to this very day. Brad Delp is one of the absolutely best singers in the history of ever.His death was so tragic and sad.He is very much missed even after 16 years.

Well, we were just another band out of Boston On the road and tryin' to make ends meet Playin' all the bars, sleepin' in our cars And we practiced right on out in the street No, we didn't have much money We barely made enough to survive But when we got up on stage and got ready to play, people came alive Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Gettin' crazy, anticipatin' Love, and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Dancin' in the streets of Hyannis We were getting pretty good at the game People stood in line and didn't seem to mind You know everybody knew our name Livin' on rock and roll music Never worried 'bout the things we were missin' When we got up on stage and got ready to play, everybody'd listen Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Gettin' crazy, anticipatin' Love, and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah *Playin' for week in Rhode Island A man came to the stage one night He smoked a big cigar Drove a Cadillac car and said "Boys, I think this band's outtasight Sign a record company contract! You know I've got great expectations! When I hear you on the car radio You're gonna be a sensation!"* Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Gettin' crazy, anticipatin' Love, and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ~*~*~