R.I.P. Brad Delp - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ohio8 · 03-09-2007, 08:58 PM

Brad Delp, the lead singer for Boston, has died. Story at www.msn.com.

Brian Damage · 03-09-2007, 09:14 PM

Zoneboy · 03-09-2007, 09:26 PM

This sucks, Thanks to conversing with someone on msn messenger, I missed getting an E-mail about this. I like Boston, They're one of my favorite bands ever.

R.I.P. Tom

ABlairican Pie · 03-09-2007, 10:04 PM

That's really sad, he really wasn't that old. It's also sad that they had a career of over thirty years, yet only put out a handful of albums. They never really matched the huge success of their 1976 debut.

Wow, what a way to commemorate my 20 thousandth post.

catlover79 · 03-09-2007, 11:46 PM

Such sad news!! I always enjoyed Boston's music.

Janice · 03-09-2007, 11:57 PM

That's awful news. I love Boston back in the day.

snl 70s show fan · 03-10-2007, 12:05 AM

gee thats so sad boston was one of my fave. bands growing up

Ireneparalegal · 03-10-2007, 12:49 AM

I HAVE THEIR FIRST ALBUM AND I ALSO HAVE IT ON CD...They were one of thee best rock groups in the 70's and their debut album set records. R.I.P.

Brad Delp, Lead Singer of Boston, Dies at 55

ATKINSON, N.H. (March 9) - 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.

Skywalker · 03-10-2007, 01:26 AM

R.I.P. Brad.

AKA · 03-10-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

That's really sad, he really wasn't that old. It's also sad that they had a career of over thirty years, yet only put out a handful of albums. They never really matched the huge success of their 1976 debut.

Yeah, weird. I just checked, and they only released five albums in 26 years (between 1976 and 2002). There was an eight-year delay between their second and third albums, due to a lawsuit with their former label, Epic. There was a six-year delay between the third and fourth, because Brad Delp left the group for a short time. There was an eight-year delay between the fourth and fifth album.

James · 03-10-2007, 03:56 PM

This is indeed shocking. I can't believe he left us at such a young age!

At the grocery store today the "Muzak" system (plays instrumental music over the PA system) played an instrumental version of "More Than A Feeling" instead of the traditional "elevator music."

Zoneboy · 03-14-2007, 04:05 PM

CONCORD, N.H. - The family of Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band Boston, said his death was a suicide.

In a statement relayed Wednesday through police, the family gave no other details of the 55-year-old Delp's death at his Atkinson home Friday. Police have said his fiancee, Pamela Sullivan, found him there.

"He was a man who gave all he had to give to everyone around him, whether family, friends, fans or strangers," the statement said. "He gave as long as he could, as best he could, and he was very tired. We take comfort in knowing that he is now, at last, at peace."

The statement said Sullivan, Delp's children and his mother, Micki Delp, were grateful for the sympathy they had received.

The Great One · 03-14-2007, 05:18 PM

Sad news indeed. I always thought Boston's music was awesome!

Ohio8 · 03-14-2007, 07:56 PM

UPDATE: according to family members, Brad's death was a suicide. Go to www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, and www.boston.com for details.

Ireneparalegal · 03-14-2007, 08:08 PM

He committed suicide????? Why???????

God, how many people are in such pain that they feel the need to kill themselves?

03-09-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I HAVE THEIR FIRST ALBUM AND I ALSO HAVE IT ON CD...They were one of thee best rock groups in the 70's and their debut album set records. R.I.P. Brad Delp, Lead Singer of Boston, Dies at 55 ATKINSON, N.H. (March 9) - 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.
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03-10-2007, 01:26 AM	#9
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03-10-2007, 03:56 PM	#11
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	This is indeed shocking. I can't believe he left us at such a young age! At the grocery store today the "Muzak" system (plays instrumental music over the PA system) played an instrumental version of "More Than A Feeling" instead of the traditional "elevator music."

03-14-2007, 04:05 PM	#12
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416	Brad Delp's Death a Suicide According to Family CONCORD, N.H. - The family of Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band Boston, said his death was a suicide. In a statement relayed Wednesday through police, the family gave no other details of the 55-year-old Delp's death at his Atkinson home Friday. Police have said his fiancee, Pamela Sullivan, found him there. "He was a man who gave all he had to give to everyone around him, whether family, friends, fans or strangers," the statement said. "He gave as long as he could, as best he could, and he was very tired. We take comfort in knowing that he is now, at last, at peace." The statement said Sullivan, Delp's children and his mother, Micki Delp, were grateful for the sympathy they had received.

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The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	Sad news indeed. I always thought Boston's music was awesome!
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03-14-2007, 07:56 PM	#14
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	UPDATE: according to family members, Brad's death was a suicide. Go to www.msn.com, www.yahoo.com, and www.boston.com for details.

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	He committed suicide????? Why??????? God, how many people are in such pain that they feel the need to kill themselves?