He was More Than a Feeling

[Dan Murphy]

More Than a Feeling--sound link

June 12, 1951 – March 9, 2007


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By Associated Press


ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) - Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band Boston, was found dead Friday in his home in southern New Hampshire. He was 55.

Atkinson police responded to a call for help at 1:20 p.m. and found Delp dead. Police Lt. William Baldwin said in a statement the death was "untimely" and that there was no indication of foul play.

Delp apparently was alone at the time of his death, Baldwin said.

The cause of his death remained under investigation by the Atkinson police and the New Hampshire Medical Examiner's office. Police said an incident report would not be available until Monday.

Delp sang vocals on Boston's 1976 hits "More than a Feeling" and "Longtime." He also sang on Boston's most recent album, "Corporate America," released in 2002.

He joined the band in the early 1970s after meeting Tom Scholz, an MIT student interested in experimental methods of recording music, according to the group's official Web site. The band enjoyed its greatest success and influence during its first decade.

The band's last appearance was in November 2006 at Boston's Symphony Hall.

On Friday night, the Web site was taken down and replaced with the statement: "We just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."

A call to the Swampscott, Mass., home of Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau was not immediately returned Friday night.

Thanks for the music, the memories. God speed.




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[Mermaid02]

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Wow first I'm hearing of this. Too bad. Boston brings back great memories.

 

[Galahad]

Was never a big Boston fan, but I've often heard about what a great guy he was. Too young!

 

[SwedishMeatball]

So very sad.

 

[imadisneyholic]

so sad

 

[tekmom]

Grew up listening to Boston...always makes me remember being young. Rest in peace, Brad Delp.

 

[The Mayor]

Boston...Beatlejuice...I'll never forget him

 

[SillyMe]

Oh no! I like Boston.

 

[Kama89]

Awwww... So many memories associated with their music!! God Bless... RIP Brad.

 

[mommasita]

I loved his stuff. So young, so sad

 

[Evil Genius]

Thank you Brad for the music and the memories

 

[oxfordcircus]

I love Boston. What a shame.

ETA: now playing "Peace of Mind" on the computer.

 

[Charade]

Oh no! I grew up listening to Boston! One of my all time favorites.

RIP Brad.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

Boston...Beatlejuice...I'll never forget him

 

[Libby X 3]

Another Boston Lover here
RIP Brad..

 

[Kitty 34]

How sad.

 

[terri01p]

Whenever I hear that, I'm young again for just a minute. Life goes by so fast, what a shame.

 

[SplshMtn99]

We saw them in concert here in Worcester, MA. Great live band. Too bad.

 

[Poohgirl]

This news hit us early in NH yesterday, to say I was stunned is an understatement. Not only was this man a great vocalist and musician, but he was extremely generous, humble and caring. I live a few towns over from him and he was always involved with local and state community fundraisers doing whatever he could to helpout and/or raise money for worthy causes.

RIP Brad. May your music live on. You will be sadly missed.