Boston Vocalist
 

In the 70's this band really had an influence on me musically. Unfortunately Brad Delp passed away today. He was the signature voice of Boston, who was known for his soaring vocal capability. I had met him once and found him a very humble guy, who was a true gentleman.

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Strange, my co-worker was playing one of their tapes today at work and it was good to hear the old music again.

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sure did like their music even got to see them in concert it was great from what I can remember anyway.
I still do listen to their music today.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFwIgbyrNhw

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32TqMCNpQlA

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Lynn called and told me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

We saw Boston in Phx 2 years ago...5th row. Awesome show.

He will be missed...and oh my, what a vocal range! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I still do listen to their music today.

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Hardly a day goes by that I don't hear something by 'Boston'. One of the all-time Great Bands. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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I saw Boston when they first came out...Lynn and I saw the Third Stage tour...the Corporate America tour and then the last time they were here in PHX.

From Foreplay/Longtime..."You'll forget about me after I've been gone"

Hmmm...I don't think so https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif



Here is vintage Brad....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V46Wl8Enkt8

And this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdT0yZTPq5g

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sure brings back the memories for me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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sure brings back the memories for me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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Yep Eddie...you're the right age group.

Good memories, eh? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Feelin' Satisfied, Smokin, A man I'll never be, Amanda, and on and on... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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That really sucks!.
Their music is still in a lot of us from that era...sure reminds me of high school, girls, booze and more...the van craze?!.
I saw them live once too...man that was over thirty years ago!!!.

Thanks Brad!
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~ Pete

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I never saw Boston in concert but, I did get to see the other band that some of the members created after Boston. That band, RTZ, had a similar sound and had some decont songs.
I still enjoy listening to Boston and RTZ; that music just brings back some great memories and, in my opinion, sounds as good today as it did way back when.
Brad Delp never seemed to get the recognition he deserved as one of the greatest rock and roll singers of our time; he will be missed. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Brad worked on a few other projects such as, Barry Goudreau first solo album, Orien Hunter, RTZ and his last was titled Delp and Goudreau.

In my opinion he was not the most famous, but his vocal capability is unmatched. He could be both a hard edged rocker or an amazingly sensitive ballad singer. We lost one of the really great rockers...

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I agree Steve...I had forgot about RTZ (Return to Zero). I even have one of their CD's. Time to pop it into the CD player on the way to work. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I like what the band's website said--they took the whole website down and replaced it with:

"We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."

Class act.

Boston's Official Band Website

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I was afraid to get the "geezer" tag but I guess it's Ok to admit I had that first Boston release on 8track. I think I went through two of them before I switched to cassette. "Smokin'" was the theme of my 65 Impala SS vert. It was Smokin', we were Smokin'... well, you get the picure thirty years ago.
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I had a chance to see Boston at the Long Beach arena back in '76 when they opened for the Outlaws. After that I had the 8 track in my car forever, their music will tag a time in my life that when I hear it I get goose bumps and the hair stands up on the back of my neck. I was 19 living in Southern California, with a job a nasty street car and the love of my life. ... oh, and of course I was Mr. indestructible. My how things do change. Bruce , can you find that tune Hitchhiker or is it Hitch'n a ride?

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Bart, Ive got all the Boston songs on digital, send me your email address.

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I had a chance to see Boston at the Long Beach arena back in '76 when they opened for the Outlaws.

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Hey, I was at that concert at the Long Beach Arena that night! I was 18. If I remember correctly, one of the guys had bright gold tennis shoes on stage. Hard to remember, you know.

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The only thing that really sticks out in my head is one of the girls sitting next to us had way too much to drink and barfed all over the guy in front of her. Also the Outlaws had what seemed like 6 or 7 guys on guitar, but I loved the way the voices of Boston matched the high pitch of the guitar. The sound was incredible and I'll never forget it.

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Steve , Im definetly getting old now!! I remember listening to the album when it was first played on WIOQ in philly. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif
AWESOME band. My favorite song by them is A MAN ILL NEVER BE!! Thanks for posting. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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I had a chance to see Boston at the Long Beach arena back in '76 when they opened for the Outlaws. After that I had the 8 track in my car forever, their music will tag a time in my life that when I hear it I get goose bumps and the hair stands up on the back of my neck. I was 19 living in Southern California, with a job a nasty street car and the love of my life. ... oh, and of course I was Mr. indestructible. My how things do change. Bruce , can you find that tune Hitchhiker or is it Hitch'n a ride?

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Ask and you shall receive...

"Hitch a Ride"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsAYjVe8lwA


and check out this guy who does guitar solos on Youtube...it's dead on...WOW! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGLuA1cnB04

I saw Boston at Anaheim Stadium...and yes, Gary had the 8 track! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bruce, Great stuff, I love it!! Thanks. I just always enjoyed that piece of music. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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WOW, I saw it on the news last night...They were and alwys will be my all time favorite band. I saw them well over a dozen times. I flew to Texas in 87 for the Texas Jam it was thier first show in almost 10 years. I have been to thousands of concerts and thiers is the only one I was kicked out of for throwing a bannor I made on stage (Hey give me a brake I was only 18 at the time).I thought I was the only one to have all the "spin-offs" Orion the hunter, RTZ and the Barry G stuff. He always appeared to be a very humble guy for the talent that he had.
I think it's time to pop in "Walk-ON"
He will be missed.

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Bart...no problem.

Listening to Boston just puts me "in that place". I can listen to their songs over and over...It's timeless music.

As a side note...when we went to see them here in PHX 2 years ago...there was an equal amount of all age groups...people in their late 50's all the way down to 8 and 9 year olds...and they ALL knew ALL of the songs...it was cool as a parent to watch it. Holly would have had a great time...we were planning on taking her the next time https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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Here's another


Let me take you home tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg6oSkZCCTs

Corporate America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DWVnrsrv4o

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When I first heard them I couldn't believe their vocal range and the mind blowing energy in their playing........It's a shame they took SOOOOoo long to come out with the 2nd album--They lost the momentum of the first.........I still have the 8track also---Great Band....

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Ask and you shall receive...

"Hitch a Ride"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsAYjVe8lwA


and check out this guy who does guitar solos on Youtube...it's dead on...WOW! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGLuA1cnB04


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DO NOT MISS THAT VIDEO ABOVE.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gifCRANK IT UP, I DONT CARE WHAT THE GRANDKIDS THINK.
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WOW - watching that video of the guitar work was awesome.

You know - all the years as a kid I played air guitar, I
always moved my hands way to far on the neck of my
broom - err. guitar https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

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...Listening to Boston just puts me "in that place". ...

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Man, how I can relate to that. Every time I hear Boston, it takes me back to a very special time in my life...brings back some very bittersweet memories.

I've been purposely avoiding listening to any Boston since Brad passed away, just couldn't bring myself to do it. Clicked on the "Hitch A Ride" link, got through maybe 10 seconds...not a good idea just yet. Still trying to swallow that lump in my throat.

Thank God for news talk radio lol.

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Steve , Im definetly getting old now!! I remember listening to the album when it was first played on WIOQ in philly. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif
AWESOME band. My favorite song by them is A MAN ILL NEVER BE!! Thanks for posting. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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Don!

I remember hearing Boston's first albumn introduced on WIOQ
late one evening too! I think that "what's new" show used
to air around midnight. This was pretty much the one and
only time I stayed up to listen to new music. Cool https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Steve

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EXACTLY RIGHT!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif SMALL WORLD https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I saw Boston for the 1st time in 1977 in Houston when I was 9 years old with my brother. My 1st concert and I was hooked. I have seen Boston over twenty times since then and the shows only got better. My ex, from when I lived in south Florida grew up in Danvers, Mass. (Tom's home town) and her older brother went to school with Tom. Every time we went to Boston to see her family we would drive by the house he grew up in and walk around the old high school. Her brother later made a few calls, and I got to meet Brad, Tom and the rest of the guy's in Vegas about 5 years ago. What a bunch of guys. My most memoriable show was in Biloxi 3 years ago. At Beau Rivage they have a 1000 seat area that is like sitting in a toilet bowl. No band can bring in all of their sound system and the sound was 1977 all over again. I was looking forward to this years show. Thanks for the memories BOSTON.

Also, If anyone would like, I have a copy of their original DEMO tape that has been put on CD. I would not mind ripping a few if a few of you guys would like one. Just PM me.


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Chris
1967 Yenko Stinger YS-199
Southeast of Disorder

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If I remember correctly the two demos I remember were ; Mothers Milk or I found it in the trash can. Do you have both???

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I have a copy of a demo with 11 tracks. Smokin, Rock and Roll Band, Peace of Mind, etc. Several titles were changed between the demo and pressing the 1st album. It is pretty cool.

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Chris
1967 Yenko Stinger YS-199
Southeast of Disorder

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Can't wait to get my copy Chris!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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For something a bit different...Brad's group Beatlejuice

Shake it up baby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfY_6...ed&search=

Again...Doing "This Boy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtXkU...ed&search=

"It won't be long" and "All my Lovin"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dQ05...ed&search=

And finally...Nowhere Man https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89UNF...ed&search=

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What was COD?

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They aren't sure yet...though I have heard *rumors* that it may have been carbon monoxide from a heater of some type?

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How sad, hate to see the good rockers go like this.... One of my favorite groups, love the shuttle launch song, and of course 'Amanda' https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif