OT: Brad Delp of Boston has died

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:35 am

I know some of you might not have a clue who he is, but Brad Delp, the lead singer of Boston has passed away. I just saw them in concert about two years ago for the second time. The first time was in 1978 and they sounded just as good now as they did then.

I think at the time of their first album, it was and might still be the biggest selling debut album of all time.

It's a real sad day for me as I still listen to their music almost daily. The guy had a very powerful, but unique voice that no one else can duplicate. Their website has been updated to say "We just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll"

http://www.bandboston.com/

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles ... EWell_Pos1

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:39 am

That might be the best album of all time. It's up there for sure.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:41 am

That's a shame...I remember seeing them at the civic arena in Pittsburgh back when the 3rd album came out. It's still one of my favorite concerts...I couldn't believe how much they sounded just like the records (vocals, guitars, etc.). Boston's like Credence in that there will probably never be another band that sounds just like them.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:45 am

GTHobbes wrote:That's a shame...I remember seeing them at the civic arena in Pittsburgh back when the 3rd album came out. It's still one of my favorite concerts...I couldn't believe how much they sounded just like the records (vocals, guitars, etc.). Boston's like Credence in that there will probably never be another band that sounds just like them.

Yeah, for a band that relied so much on the studio for their sound, it was amazing how good they sounded in concert. When I saw them two years ago, I wasn't really expecting to be blown away because they were all in their 50s, but they rocked for two hours straight and sounded better than I could have ever imagined. I was completely blown away.

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:52 am

What a set of pipes he had. Bostons albums are required listening in any record collection.

Didn't he start his career working as an engineer for Boeing or something?

A friend of mine named his daugher Amanda, and he got the name from the Boston song.

Kissrox · Post by **Kissrox** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:13 am

Very sad day for any rock fan. I loved the band he formed, RTZ, in the late 80's. They sounded a lot like Boston for obvious reasons. Gonna go play some Boston now.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:02 am

A couple weeks ago we got some snow that slowed traffic to a crawl on the way home. I had taken my wife's Yukon because I knew the snow was coming. As I sat there going 5 mph, I opened the center compartment. To get me through the two hour ride home, I turned up the radio and popped in Bostons greatest hits.

Ya know, that two hour stand still wasn't all that bad.

I've enjoyed every one of Boston's albums. Very sad to hear of his passing.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:34 pm

tjung0831 wrote:That might be the best album of all time. It's up there for sure.

Don't know about one of the best albums of all time, but definitely one of the best debut albums in mainstream rock history, for sure!

That's a shame about Delp. A great set of pipes. Between Scholz's guitar and Delp's voice, you knew it was a Boston tune within about the first five seconds.

Take care,
PK

jondiehl · Post by **jondiehl** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:33 pm

I still have "More than a feeling" on my regular playlist. I love their sound.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:39 pm

Sholz was an engineer at Polaroid.

Yeah you still hear Boston songs played here and there on shows and movies.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:50 pm

wco81 wrote:Yeah you still hear Boston songs played here and there on shows and movies.

A little more than that. You still hear Boston played every day on classic rock radio, and thank God for that.

They don't make kick-ass rock bands like Boston anymore. Just straight-up rock, not some sort of niche or format. Great band, especially the first two albums.

Take care,
PK

Smurfy · Post by **Smurfy** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:04 am

Only 55 - very sad.

I considered seeing them when their Corporate America tour came up to Toronto but in the end gave it a pass. Oh well, I'll never hear them live after all.

In my opinion, Boston wasn't a great band but I do think they were a good band. I'll agree that Delp's vocals were among the best in the world of rock music.

My heart goes out to his loved ones and all the fans shocked by his sudden death.

Smurfy · Post by **Smurfy** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:04 am

Oops I double-posted and can't delete this thing.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:23 pm

That is a shame, I seen them with AC/DC and the Doobie Bros. in Orlando in the late 70's and I agree they were as good live as they were on CD.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:10 pm

Since this is an RIP thread...I'd like to throw a RIP to Richard Jeni...one hell of a comedian.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:07 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:Since this is an RIP thread...I'd like to throw a RIP to Richard Jeni...one hell of a comedian.

Damn, that dude was hilarious. That totally sucks.

johnvon314 · Post by **johnvon314** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:33 pm

Boston was my first real concert back at age 16 during the Third Stage tour (1986?). My buddy and I had nose bleed seats at the then new Deandome in Chapel Hill, NC. It was a pretty big deal going on your own on campus and watching a bigtime concert.

He'll be missed,but I'm fairly certain some Boston songs will carry on forever.

John

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:19 am

dbdynsty25 wrote:Since this is an RIP thread...I'd like to throw a RIP to Richard Jeni...one hell of a comedian.

Yeah, he was a funny guy. Used to love him back when he first broke out, but I hadn't seen much of him lately.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:49 am

Badgun wrote:
dbdynsty25 wrote:Since this is an RIP thread...I'd like to throw a RIP to Richard Jeni...one hell of a comedian.
Yeah, he was a funny guy. Used to love him back when he first broke out, but I hadn't seen much of him lately.

Yeah, definitely funny. My close friends and family are all Jeni fans and we had a group of about 20 people catch his show last year when he was in LA...absolutely hilarious. It's just a shame.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:40 pm

Turns out it was suicide.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainm ... 258-3889r/

Smurfy · Post by **Smurfy** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:37 pm

I read that it was suicide in my local paper this morning. That caught me by surprise. What a shame.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:40 pm

I don't get this. Why would the purported "nicest guy in rock and roll" off himself? If he was so nice, wouldn't he consider the devastation among his friends that his suicide would create?

How could Mr. Rock Nice Guy commit the ultimate act of selfishness?

Puzzling, and sad.

Take care,
PK

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:49 pm

pk500 wrote:I don't get this. Why would the purported "nicest guy in rock and roll" off himself? If he was so nice, wouldn't he consider the devastation among his friends that his suicide would create?

How could Mr. Rock Nice Guy commit the ultimate act of selfishness?

Puzzling, and sad.

Take care,
PK

I doubt someone who commits suicide is even near a place where he is even capable of thinking of what he might do to others. He must have been lost...

Very sad indeed.

R.I.P. Mr. Delp.

kicko · Post by **kicko** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:57 am

I just read this and thought i'd add http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegio ... eid=188759

it amazed me how thoughtful he was by writing 3 notes, one on the front door(you'll find me dead inside warning), one on the bathroom door(carbon monxide inside so becareful warning), and one with a paperclip to his shirt (explanation). I'd say he was a nice guy. It's very sad when people seem to have nothing to live for.

bdunn13 · Post by **bdunn13** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:08 am

pk500 wrote:I don't get this. Why would the purported "nicest guy in rock and roll" off himself? If he was so nice, wouldn't he consider the devastation among his friends that his suicide would create?

How could Mr. Rock Nice Guy commit the ultimate act of selfishness?

Puzzling, and sad.

Take care,
PK

But celebrate the fact that he did not go loco and try to take others out with him.