More Than a Feeling, no more forever...
Brad Delp, the lead singer of the 1970s and '80s rock band Boston
died today. With Delp's big, high-register voice, Boston scored hits with "More Than a Feeling," "Long Time," and "Peace of Mind." The
band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, but it remained active off
and on, producing its last album "Corporate America" in 2002. Delp
was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and bought his first guitar at age
13 after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, according to his
Web site. Since 1994, he spent his spare time working in a tribute band
called Beatle Juice, the band's Web site said.The band's Web site carried a statement, "We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."
Boston was such an incredibly huge influence on rock music in the 70's that it's difficult to understand their impact today, perhaps something akin to Nirvana or Pearl Jam. They were an American band, through and through. With high power guitars, percussion, and vocals, led by Delp and lead guitarist and engineer Tom Scholz, Boston knew how to burn the house down. It's epic hit More Than a Feeling was a seminal piece of music for anyone young in the 70s and 80s. I still get chills listening to it, even after 30 years! I hope Brad found some Piece of Mind, or at least Hitched a Ride to the other side. Namaste Brad!
Brad Delp - June 12, 1951 to March 9, 2007
The nicest, kindest, most caring, down to earth rock star the world has ever known.
May you rest in Peace
10:04:09 PM 
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