OT - Brad Delp of Boston found dead

by **JrnyScarab** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:32 am

Man, I just heard this news from a co-worker. Here's the news report from NH TV.

ATKINSON, N.H. -- Bradley Delp, the lead singer of the 1970s band Boston, died Friday at his home in Atkinson.

Police are calling Delp's death "untimely," but they said there was no indication of foul play. Investigators said he was apparently alone at the time of his death.

Delp, 55, was preparing for a summer tour with Boston and was also planning to get married this summer.

SUCKS!

Ed

by **whocares** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:33 am

IF it's true, then indeed it sucks bigtime.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:36 am

Just did a Yahoo search on this, nothing has come up.

by **whocares** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:39 am

this is the only link I can find...

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/entertainment/11215914/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=news

by **Soto All The Way** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:44 am

That REALLY, REALLY sucks....dude could wail!!!!!

e-

by *Laura » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:44 am

OMG...

This is heartbreaking..

by AR » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:44 am

That's fucked up. DAMN.

:cry:

by **Clasicrockldy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:45 am

Damn, who. That is unexpected. So sorry to hear about his untimely death.

by **JrnyScarab** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:45 am

JrnyScarab wrote:Man, I just heard this news from a co-worker. Here's the news report from NH TV.

ATKINSON, N.H. -- Bradley Delp, the lead singer of the 1970s band Boston, died Friday at his home in Atkinson.

Police are calling Delp's death "untimely," but they said there was no indication of foul play. Investigators said he was apparently alone at the time of his death.

Delp, 55, was preparing for a summer tour with Boston and was also planning to get married this summer.

SUCKS!

Ed

This report was from NH's WMUR TV station web site. It is true I believe. Here's the link http://www.wmur.com/news/11215812/detail.html

Brad was one of my favorite singers. He had a band called Beatlejuice that played Beatles covers and was quite popular in NH and Massachusetts

by **junky** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:52 am

Oh no, how sad :cry:

by **Clasicrockldy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:56 am

who cares put up another link to a Boston, MA channel. So it is true. Damn...........

by **SusieP** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:57 am

So sad.
Boston were one of the first live bands I ever saw.

R I P Bradley.

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:01 am

oh no!!! what in the world? :shock:

by **Enigma869** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:01 am

The Boston Channel is a very reputable source, so it's definitely true. The Boston Channel is actually the website for the local ABC affiliate in Boston (WCVB). I must say that I'm quite stunned to hear of the news. I just recently did a loan (I own a mortgage company) for Sib Hashian, who was the lead drummer in Boston. These were all local guys, who were pretty well known and liked. I currently live two towns away from Atkinson, and have been told that Delp was a really good guy and just a "regular" neigborhood guy. Very, very sad news.

John from Boston

by AR » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:04 am

Brad was a vegetarian and kind of a healthy lifestyle advocate I'm pretty sure.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:05 am

Time to break out a Boston cd as tribute to a great singer........

by **Big J** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:09 am

Damn. This is really rough. Best to his family...helluva sweet guy. Incredible singer. In his prime, aside from the obvious (Perry) I can't think of many rock vocalists in his league.

by **7 Wishes** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:17 am

This is shattering, completely devastating. I had ommitted him in my list last week, but I've always regarded him on the same tier (albeit with a different style) as Steve Perry and Tommy Shaw, my two other favourite melodic rock lead singers. I'm just torn up to shreds about this...I'd been planning to see a few shows this summer. My God...

by **piecesofeight** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:19 am

Completely fucked up and sucks. Truly lost one of the most genuine coolest down to earth dude, plus the guy had a great voice and was a perfect fit to sing the words of Boston music because his soul matched the lyrics.
One of my favorite band for years and this totally bites. FUCK. In many ways lost a good one.
Rest in peace bud.

by **Arrival09** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:24 am

Just sad news.

I remember getting hooked on Boston in middle school when Third Stage came out. Who couldn't help liking "Amanda"? I've been a fan of Boston and all of Brad's other projects (RTZ, Barry Goudreau's solo album) ever since. He had such a voice. The perfect match for the guitar-rich sound of Boston.

When I got my first CD player in 1991, I only owned three cd's at first- Boston's three albums to date. And then I got RTZ...just because Brad was the vocalist. Had they stuck with Fergie Frederiksen, I would have wiped my ass with my hand rather than that CD if those were the only two choices because I would have been willing to bet the CD would have given me anal warts. Brad's voice made that band. Look what happened to them when he decided to return to Boston.

Boston's worst cd? "Walk On." The difference? No Brad Delp.

Hopefully, he didn't suffer and is now with his "Higher Power." My thoughts go out to Boston and Brad's fiancee.

My world is spinning but I'm not afraid...

by **Trailblazer** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:30 am

"A sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven". An incredible talent who will be greatly missed. RIP, Brad.

by **treetopovskaya** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:38 am

my thoughts are with him & his loved ones. }:C((

by **Matthew** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:39 am

That's terrible news. He was such a great singer.

by **Rick** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:40 am

Wow, that just took my breath. I'll always be sick now that I never got to see them live. They are one of my top 3 favorite bands. I've played their music so much in my life. Wrote and recorded all their own music. With the heaviest heart, I say RIP Mr. Delp. You've been along for a lot of great times in my life.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:43 am

Here is another online link about Brad Delp.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/1403AP_Obit_Delp.html

:cry:

by **Moose** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:49 am

Damn.

by **TRAGChick** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:52 am

Pisses me off EVEN MORE, now..... :evil:

STEVE PERRY....are you EFFING PAYING ATTENTION?!

Things could screech to a HALT - at ANY EFFING MOMENT!!!!!!!!

Mr. Delp....my God....those High Notes you hit.....

:cry:

....may you sing with your own personal Choir of Angels now....:cry:

by **7 Wishes** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:57 am

I've been to at least 15 Boston shows...I was lucky enough to meet him in 1997, when he first rejoined the band. A phenomenal guy, very humble and low-key. Devastating.

by **SteveForever** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:00 am

Oh man is this a bummer, I am truly sad, one of my all time favorite groups, geez......this is super sad news. :cry:

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:01 am

Fuck. Brad was SUCH a great talent. What a sad friggin day.

MR

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