OT - Brad Delp of Boston found dead

by AR » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:00 pm

I still am heartbroken over this.

by **Red13JoePa** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:03 pm

Today listened to the only official Boston record I have, the GH and based solely on that I can REconfirm, Brad Delp could stone cold absolutely DEAL.

He's clearly on Mt Rushmore of melodic rock vocalists. That sort of voice is one of a kind and we had a handful of guys like him going on in that era in our genre.

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:03 pm

SusieP wrote:
That line, "see my Mary Ann walking awa-ay!" And the key changes from high to REALLY HIGH on 'away' - wow. It's breathtaking!

My favorite vocal work by Delp is "HollyAnn" off of Third Stage. Great soaring vocals singing great lyrics.

by **Rick** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:10 pm

I copped your line as my sig Red13. Very well put.

by **shaka** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:12 pm

Andrew wrote:
RPM wrote:Andrew is reporting its not suicide.

Heart failure is the official line....I don't expect there was any other issues going on, the guy was about to get married!

Andrew, I hope you're right.

Are you absolutely sure that this is the case? Sometimes suicides are covered up for family reasons. I only ask because I've heard from two other sources that it was a suicide. With that said I absolutely trust you.

by **roknroseville** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:21 pm

There's no official report yet So Andrew doesn't know the whole story yet Nobody does...
But the talk of the town in Atkinson is .......... not heart failure......

by **Moon Beam** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:22 pm

GeneralRedRaider13 wrote:Today listened to the only official Boston record I have, the GH and based solely on that I can REconfirm, Brad Delp could stone cold absolutely DEAL.

He's clearly on Mt Rushmore of melodic rock vocalists. That sort of voice is one of a kind and we had a handful of guys like him going on in that era in our genre.

Beautiful JoePa, love it!
Well put and could not agree more.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:45 pm

roknroseville wrote:There's no official report yet So Andrew doesn't know the whole story yet Nobody does...
But the talk of the town in Atkinson is .......... not heart failure......

Well, lets not speculate on anything. This is how rumors get started. Let's wait for an official press release. What the talk of the town now may not be what it is. So lets not go there anymore, please.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:52 pm

shaka wrote:
Andrew wrote:
RPM wrote:Andrew is reporting its not suicide.

Heart failure is the official line....I don't expect there was any other issues going on, the guy was about to get married!

Andrew, I hope you're right.

Are you absolutely sure that this is the case? Sometimes suicides are covered up for family reasons. I only ask because I've heard from two other sources that it was a suicide. With that said I absolutely trust you.

Sources can be wrong too at times. Why can't anyone wait to hear the official statement? Instead they speculate and come to the conclusions based on gossip.

Let's stop this speculation, and wait for an official press release. I would like it, and I don't doubt that Andrew would like it as well. Let's just morn a great singer, and leave the shit out of it.

by **Red13JoePa** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:00 am

Shoot 'em up wrote:I copped your line as my sig Red13. Very well put.

Awfully nice of you to say, ShootThem.

by **NealIsGod** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:11 am

Even if it was suicide, I don't want to know. I don't want his death turned into a media circus a la Anna Nicole.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:02 am

NealIsGod wrote:Even if it was suicide, I don't want to know. I don't want his death turned into a media circus a la Anna Nicole.

I agree with you, Niggy. That is why I said what I said in previous posts.

by **GlitterGlamGirl** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:38 am

[quote="Clasicrockldy"][quote="shaka"][quote="Andrew"][quote="RPM"]Andrew is reporting its not suicide.[/quote]

Heart failure is the official line....I don't expect there was any other issues going on, the guy was about to get married![/quote]

Andrew, I hope you're right.

Are you absolutely sure that this is the case? Sometimes suicides are covered up for family reasons. I only ask because I've heard from two other sources that it was a suicide. With that said I absolutely trust you.[/quote]

[b]Sources can be wrong too at times. Why can't anyone wait to hear the official statement? Instead they speculate and come to the conclusions based on gossip.

Let's stop this speculation, and wait for an official press release. I would like it, and I don't doubt that Andrew would like it as well. Let's just morn a great singer, and leave the shit out of it. [/b][/quote]

Until an official cause of death is announced there is no need to disrespect Brad, his family and close friends like this.

Patience is a virtue, stop it. Grow up.

by *Laura » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:48 am

Clasicrockldy wrote:
roknroseville wrote:There's no official report yet So Andrew doesn't know the whole story yet Nobody does...
But the talk of the town in Atkinson is .......... not heart failure......

Well, lets not speculate on anything. This is how rumors get started. Let's wait for an official press release. What the talk of the town now may not be what it is. So lets not go there anymore, please.

I agree,all these speculation are disrespectful.

Even if they will be confirmed - which I highly doubt,he was getting ready to live his life not to end it! - even so,I too don't think I want to know.What's the use?

by **slucero** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:16 am

its official... suicide.....

wow... RIP Bradley.... and teach those angels how to sing....

by *Laura » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:45 am

Yeah...I really doubt it yesterday,just couldn't accept the thought.

Still can't...

Of one thing I'm sure ..It doesn't make any difference,in my book he will remain a great guy and a brilliant singer.

by **slucero** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:58 am

absolutely.... Brad is/was one of the greats... nothing can take away from that.....

by **Lilla_Forever** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:34 pm

Just read the news on IMDB... What a tragedy! I can never grasp what makes people think that suicide is a good way out. And he had a fiancee to boot....I feel very sorry for his family right now.

And for the rest of us, for an amazing talent, one of the best male rock voices ever, has gone away for good...

by **Andrew** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:47 pm

roknroseville wrote:There's no official report yet So Andrew doesn't know the whole story yet Nobody does...
But the talk of the town in Atkinson is .......... not heart failure......

You were of course correct and this is very sad. I was suspicious, but didn't want to think the worst.

by **yulog** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:59 pm

NealIsGod wrote:Even if it was suicide, I don't want to know. I don't want his death turned into a media circus a la Anna Nicole.

Never happen Nig, he didnt conduct his life like ANS when he was alive---wont even be close

by **Saint John** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:03 pm

Andrew wrote:
RPM wrote:Andrew is reporting its not suicide.

Heart failure is the official line....I don't expect there was any other issues going on, the guy was about to get married!

EVERY single person in the history of mankind has died from "heart failure." It's what CAUSES that heart failure that is usually what we define as "cause of death."

by ******** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:08 pm

I live in Mass - so they did a big story on him this morning. This was a quote from his family

"He was a man who gave all he had to give to everyone around him, whether family, friends, fans or strangers," the family said in a statement relayed by police Wednesday. "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."

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/entertainment/MI2816/

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