[Borderstone]

I just came from Cnn and read the news that Brad Delp,lead singer (age 55) of Boston was found
in his home last night but
the cause has not been determined yet.

Only that foul play was not a factor.

Delp with his incredible voice range and Boston bandmates came to fame 31 years ago with their self-title debut LP,a quick 1978 follow up and then a new LP every 7 to 8 years with only Delp and Tom Scholz in the studio.

(This due to legal battles with Epic records that eventually led to Boston signing with MCA).

Delps incredible voice graced Boston's 8 top 40 hits,over 11 years ('76 -'87):

More Than A Feeling #5 -Winter '76
Long Time #22 - Feb '77
Peace Of Mind - #38 June '77
(This LP also had the great track "Smokin"! )

Don't Look Back #4 - Summer/Fall 1978
A Man I'll Never Be #31 - Jan. '79

Amanda #1 - Nov. 1986
We're Ready #9 - Jan/Feb. '87
and 20 years ago next month,
"Can'tcha Say (You Believe In Me)/Still In Love" #20.

I last saw Delp & Scholz performing as Boston on "ABC In Concert" back in 1992,he still had it.

Boston had another LP/CD out in 1994 with the single "What's Your Name?" (not the Skynard song) but it didn't become a hit.

One can only hope that Delp passed on of natural causes. A great singer for a great group with a great sound.

May he rest in peace.

[ March 10, 2007, 17:41: Message edited by: Borderstone ]