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... Third Stage was the first rock album I ever bought. It got me on the rock train, and I've never gotten off. Brad, R.I.R. (Rest in Rock) Tom, Walk On |
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Brit Whittle
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... I was hit in the soul at the news of Brad Delp's suicide. His voice was such a part of my upbringing that it feels like I lost a family member. I felt like I knew him. He seemed to put so much into his singing that hearing his songs, you couldn't help but know him. I eventually grew into new tastes in music, but when stumbling across an RTZ album, I basked once again in my "metal" roots. I loved the songs, the harmonies, and the driving guitars. Foreplay/Longtime is forever ingrained in the rhythm of my being. I'm an actor now. I can only hope on stage or set that I can reach the euphoric heights Brad's voice would hit on those records. I toast him now and hope he is in peace. |
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Eric Hoogeveen
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... I was truly saddened by the news of Brad's passing. I have been a Boston fan for years, and was looking forward to their summer tour. I am just thankful to have seen them in concert twice. Brad was a phenomenal singer and will be truly missed. |
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Dan
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... I had the rare pleasure of meeting and spending a couple of hours talking to him after a concert at The World Theater in Tinley park Illinois, just outside of Chicago. I at the time was working for the world renown R & R cases and had made several for tha band Boston. I had to deliver the cases to the show that night and had brought my wife and then 1 year old son with me. We had been given fantastic seats in the 3rd row center and witnessed an amazing concert. After the show was winding down we went backstage and literally stood 25 feet from the band as they belted out an encore. When they finished we went to the meet and greet room and met Tom Schulz briefly before running into Brad Delp. Immediately he struck up a conversation with my wife and I and began teasing and playing with my 1 year old son Cody. This was about 12 years ago and Brad mentioned to us that he had a young one at home too and really missed them. We chatted with Brad for every bit of 2 hours. Talking about music,( I myself have been a local artist in Chicago for many years), and our kids. I must say he was one of the nicest people that I had ever encountered. Especially for someone of his fame. I have met quite a few big names in the business and never had I met a more humble and down to earth Star. He was a regular guy with an incredible talent. I still tell my son to this day how Brad Delp of Bostson thought he was the coolest little kid. He had him on his lap for 20 minutes playing with him and filling him up with M&M's. He will certainly be missed by my family who had the rare opportunity of meeting a very special man. Thank you Brad for your common courtesy and delightful conversation. You were truly one of a kind. My family and I shed a tear for you today. |
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Kathie Patterson
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... I met Mr. Delp in the early 80's. It was career night at Londonderry High School. I stood in this long line with the other students to see who was in this classroom. Must have been somebody important I thought. It took forever, but I finally made it in. He autographed a piece of paper for me...I looked at it and said to him.." Who are you?" He said.."Brad Delp"...I said "Oh". He laughed and said " You stood in line all that time, and had no idea who I am ?". I felt really embarrassed, but he thought it was wicked funny. As the years passed, I would run into him at Citgo or Shaw's...and he would always come up to me and say..." Do you know who I am now" and I'd laugh and say something like..."quit stalking me" or "don't you have anything better to do"...and then we'd chat about whatever was going on. He always made me laugh and had no reservations about telling anyone who was around us the story. I didn't know him at all, but will always be thankful...I waited in line and met a man I never knew. Sincerely Kathie |
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Steve Cantu
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... I have never been that much of a music buff but Boston stirs feelings in me that no other band could, feelings of Joy, Excitement, Excitement about Life and Living it. Boston's music creates memories (all good) of my youth, I cannot imagine what his friends and family are going through but if you read this you were blessed to have been a part of his life, God Bless you all, Steve |
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Christine
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... This morning I listened to A Man I'll Never Be. It touched my soul more today than the first time that I heard it years ago. I hope you found your peace of mind. I love you! |
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Tim Miedema
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... I remember the first time i heard BOSTON,i was about ten years old and the year was probably 1978 or so,my older sister was playing thier record and i was drawn to her room by the amazing sound,the song was,"hitch a ride".I instantly fell in love.I have been a BOSTON fan ever since,as with many others i'm sure it's a love for the awesome guitar sounds,as well as the awesome vocals of BRAD DELP.I have been on a "BOSTON" kick lately,the cd has'nt been out of my cd player in weeks,(the greatest hits),i'm a trucker and listen to it over and over,never ever get tired of it,i was on my way home when i heard the news of BRADS passing on the radio,its so sad that the world will never be able to hear his voice again on anything new.He will be missed,and every time i will hear BOSTON again he will always be on my mind. |
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Brad Baker
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... I just can't belive it. Someone who gave so many millions of people so much joy, could be so lonely. I remember driving around many nights in my teenage years listening to Boston all night. To this day, every time I move to a new place, the first thing I play once I hook up the stereo is Boston. Brad your voice was amazing. I had a chance to go see them on there first tour and could not. The next chance i got was 10 years later in Omaha NE. It was by far the best concert I have ever been to. Your voice will live on forever. God Bless You. |
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Steve From Toronto,Canada
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... I first of all wish to convey my deepest sympathies to Mr. Delp's family, friends,former and present band members. I am so shocked and sorry that such a fine singer decided to leave this world. I first heard Boston's debut album back in '76 when I was a college student, I loved the music on it and was very happy that it rocketed to number one up here. I made sure that I got tickets to see them when they came to T.O. not once but three times I saw them. The music spoke for itself which is more than I can say about some of the crap that was and is out there now. Their stuff is timeless and thank Christ we'll always have it to love and the memories that it created. God Bless Brad, I hope that wherever you are that you have peace, and thank-you. |
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Derek Jackson
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... Where do I begin?The death of Brad has shaken Rock n Roll.I finally got to see Boston in concert a few years ago after years of wanting to. Hearing them in person with Brad was mind-blowing.Hard to believe those high notes could be reached with the human voice.THANK YOU FOR MAKING THAT MAGIC FOR ALL OF THESE YEARS.ROCK ON. |
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chuck allabaugh
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... Rest in peace brad your the reason i have been learning to play guitar for the last 2 years and i love it it,s my passion.I can see why it was your passion too so long and thank you for the music it lives inside me. |
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Boston fan in Toronto
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... When I was a teenager in the mid to late 80s, I was a huge Boston fan. They were musicians, they wrote great songs & the singer was amazing. That's all I knew and felt. My friends thought I was crazy as most of the music at the time was synthesizer-dominated or of a different genre. But I knew what I liked & glad I did. I caught you in Hamilton in '87 I believe. Great show. Brad, RIP, you're a beautiful person & singer. Thanks for the music and memories. |
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Johanna
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... You sang the songs of my youth and because of you I remember the joys and less of the pain. You will be missed. RIP Brad and Thank You for the journey! |
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James "JT" Thomas
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... I don't even know what to say. I was devastated by this news, and absolutely heartbroken when I heard Brad took his own life. I never knew the man, but everything I've ever heard has been so complimentary; he just sounded like the greatest person you'd ever want to know, nevermind the fact that he was one of the greatest vocalists to have ever blessed us with his voice. Every band I was ever in had the "Who was the greatest" discussion, and when vocalists came up, Brad's name was almost always the guy that came out as our favorite. His music meant so much to me, and was such a part of my life growing up. It will be so hard to even listen to Brad's music now; all the happiness associated with it is now replaced by sadness; sadness over the fact that we will never hear that wonderful voice again, and mostly because of the way that this man, loved by many, felt so alone and had to leave us the way he did-it's just not fair or right. I feel for his family, fiance' and bandmates, as well as all of us who he touched enough to make us feel as though we've lost a friend, even though we never met. We'll miss you so much Brad, more than I am sure you would ever believe. God bless and keep you, and maybe someday we'll meet; hopefully I'll have my guitar. Rest in peace Brad. |
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charles sapp
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... i have seen a lot of concerts in my day, but never got to see boston. i have always loved them. brads voice is so one of a kind. the last few days when i hear thier music has been tough to keep from crying. so long brad. rest in peace |
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Pete Ferraina
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... Great band,great songs,great voice...Thanks Brad for providing some of the vocals to the soundtrack of my youth. R.I.P. Pete Ferraina |
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Sam Rose
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... My buddy Kenny and I went to the old Rocket Club in Tampa to see RTZ, now this was back in 92', RTZ was a side project of the band Boston. It was a cool way to see a smaller version of Boston in a club and we were standing right in front of the stage. Brad was really on that night too, and he kept hitting on the girl that Kenny met that night from the stage, so a couple of times he would get down on one knee and kinda ask permission to kiss this girl from the stage and HI-5in' Kenny and I. It was a really cool night.... |
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PBSnyder
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... Brad Delp along with the musical and technical genious of Boston have made an indelible mark (more like an impact crater) in the history of modern music. Brad and his one of a kind voice will live on in our hearts and minds for an eternity. I wish I could have met him. Rest in Peace |
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Amy Ehr
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... As I'm writing this, tears are flowing down my face as I listen to Third Stage. I grew up with Boston and have loved every song on every one of their albums. They are truly one of my all-time favorite groups from the age of 13 to my current age of 43 and forever more!!! The loss of Brad Delp is such such a loss to the world and the world of music and Rock n Roll!!! How forever sad for Brad that he didn't realize his amazing gift to all of us and fortunately we will have that forever. We all loved him and his music and the incredible music of Boston. To his fiancee and his family and his friends and fans there are tears on my keyboard as I write this and we all cry tears for Brad Delp. Thank you Brad for what you gave to us and praying that you can see how much you were and are loved and we will have your musical legacy forever. With deep sadness at his passing, Another avid Boston and Brad Delp fan forever!!! |
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Michael Lamascus
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... No one can walk in another man?s shoes. We wonder why? I saw Boston at the Greensboro Coliseum after the first album. The contribution to music is irreplaceable. The impact is forever. Their melodies and structure has had a huge influence on my music and playing. I?ve worked with many vocalists. Brad Delp would be a dream to most musicians. We will miss him. He can never be replaced. We will never forget him. |
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Louise
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... I guess the word I keep seeing repeated by Brad's fans is angelic. His voice. I memorized the first two albums from first note to last in my later teens/early twenties (in the 80s). I'm now in my 40s and I'm shocked at his death. I'm very sad. One of my first dates with my husband of 19 years was a Boston concert in 1987. I was hoping to celebrate 20 years of our being together by going to a Boston concert this summer; the tour they had planned. I'm shocked and surprised at how emotional Brad's death has made me. I remember many long road trips with Boston playing, singing along to the vocals and beautiful harmonies as well as the guitar riffs. Brad, I hope you are in a better place now. I know depression sucks, from experience, but we sure are at a loss here with you gone. I'm sad that you are gone. My condolences to the family. I know there's nothing I can say that would take the pain away, but Brad will be very much missed by this fan, and he won't be forgotten. I'll be listening to his angelic voice when I'm 90! |
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Russ Pait
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... I'm from North Carolina and heard my first Boston song when I was in the 7th Grade. (1977) Brad Delp's voice was nothing short of angelic and was a perfect fit for the melodic genius of Ton Scholz's composition's. I never thought I would ever get to see them live, then in 1986 or so I got the see them in the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. We we're in the upper deck, but when Brad Delp stepped up to the microphone and began singing "Peace Of Mind", I literally teared up it was so beautiful. Like finally seeing a long lost friend. Even more incredible was a few years later the band RTZ played in a small club in Fayetteville, NC. There I was in a crowd of a couple hundred people giving Brad Delp high fives. The fact he would even come to a small club like that speaks volumes in regards to the type of person he apparently was. My heart goes out to his friends and family. Brad Delp had a great gift that he used with all of his heart. May God Bless him forever. |
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Cris Menz
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... I can truly say we have lost an icon and life changer. When I need my spirit lifted I always turn to your music, as there is nothing that can feed into my soul more. I can feel the words and sound up and down my entire body. Thank you for many years of great rock and roll and the beautiful sounds that are left for us to remember you by. |
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Tommy Pacholyk
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... Living Life is hard enough, but when you can escape threw beautiful music like BOSTON that can take you to that special place in time and sparks a beautiful memory or moment, you have done the most ultimate work in music. I will play your music forever. GOD Bless Brad. |
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Martha
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... I grew up with a Dad that was gifted with a wonderful voice. He was one of the founding members of our local Barbershop chorus and I never thought that I'd hear an equal harmony until I heard Boston. I loved the music and then fell in love with the band when I found out that they were animal lovers like me. My heart goes out to the band. You guys are in my prayers. |
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Russ
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... As I read all the comments posted here, I am struck by the incredible influence and importance Brad and Tom's music had in all our lives. It seems to have caught many of us at special or transitional times in our lives and either helped us through a tough time or inspired us to greater things. Boston music has always lifted my spirit when I've felt low. Brad has moved on, but "I can still hear guitars in the air..." Many thanks for your gifts to us all. Russ |
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Bob Cooper
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... "More than a Feeling" was the song that made me want to learn to play guitar as a teenager. Now all these years later, the opening riff is still what I play every time I pickup a guitar. I still have that first "Cheapo" first guitar. Her name is "Maryanne". |
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SB
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... I was in 7th grade in 1977...I would sneak into my older sisters room and listen to a Boston LP on this little orange plastic record player. I remember thinking wow......this is cool stuff. I am now 41 with a wife and kids. One of my favorite things to do is go into my garage....crank up the Boston through a souped up killer McIntosh set up into some giant Sansui speakers.....and ya know what.... the music never gets old. Even today I was twirlling my gorgeous 4 year old daughter around as she bounced around to "feelin satisfied". Thanks Brad and the whole band for so many years of memories and many younf kisa will STILL be cranking the Boston 10 years from now |
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Mary
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... I feel such sadness....I find comfort in the words I read here. Boston was and is the first Band I fell in love with.......the music and Brad's incredible voice ALWAYS made the hard times a little easier.......so many memories of cruising with the music turned up full blast.......My hope is that somehow, someway Brad can feel this tremendous outpouring of love from his fans......He will live forever in his music and our hearts......God Bless his family, friends and fans ----- I hope he has found whatever he was missing....... |
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Gary
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... Brad with Boston brought me comfort and a smile every time I heard them. I feel indebted to Boston for their gift of music.Brad we miss you and love ya!! |
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Daric L.
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... Simply stated, one of the best five rock singers of all time. Forever, right along side of Plant and Rodgers. I grew up cruisin' (and singing) to Boston and his awesome voice with my high school buddy and best friend, whom I would lose at the young age of 31 to a plane crash. We both loved that band so much. Luckily for me, my wife loved them as well. So much was our mutual admiration of the band that our first son was extremely close to being named Boston. Thanks Brad (and obviously the other members) for the fond and cherished memories! You've brightened many a day for many a soul. |
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RockinRay
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... Boston was in San Antonio a couple of years ago and it was one of the best concerts that I have ever seen! Brad is a true singer in all forms and it is sad to hear that he is gone. Boston will always live in our hearts but the heart of the vocal sounds of Boston will be lost forever. Brad, thanks for the great times! "it was more than a feeling" |
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Jess M.
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... It's so sad that someone who was not only truly musically gifted, but also such a kind giving person could not find happiness and peace for himself. I hope that he is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this time of pain and grieving. Thanks to Brad for sharing his talent with us, we will miss him. |
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Keith Herman
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... When Brad Delp died, a part of me died. I will always remember the first Boston album in the summer of my senior year in high school. This was the time of my first true love, Linda, and the Boston 8-track cranking away as we cruised the summer nights. RIP, Brad Delp, and God bless. Gone to soon. |
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Mike & Miranda
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... Oh my gosh, where do I start? Ever since I was a teenager, and even today, I always loved listening to Boston. I traced and painted the Boston logo on my wall when I was 17. I am now 44. I've seen Boston in concert twice in my life. This is a very sad day for my wife and I. To the best singer ever in Rock N Roll, we will always love you Brad. We're going to miss you very much. Rest in Peace. Mike & Miranda |
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mitch
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... the band boston changed my life my first concert feb 7th 1977 Rider college in jersey what a great show and am a fan since then |
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D Brooks
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... It was January 1977 and I was in 7th grade. I didn?t even own any rock albums . . . only Disney storybook records that my mother forced upon me ? I hate Bambi and Peter Pan to this day. Anyway, I was visiting my grandparents in California, and my aunt ? only 2 years older than I was ? pulled out the Boston album and played More Than A Feeling for me on her old beat up record player. I felt like I had discovered something amazing for the first time in history ? fire, the wheel, I don?t know, something big! Then Peace of Mind played and I could feel my eyes and my heart swelling as each successive song blew me away. I?d never heard anything so good in my life and I begged my aunt to buy me a copy. She did and that winter I took Boston and, unwittingly, Brad Delp into my home and my life. I listened to that record over and over, front to back so many times I couldn?t tell you how many. Like many others, I listened to Boston and instantly felt free from anything that might be going wrong at the time. Brad?s voice, the guitars, the music, they just took me away. I tried so hard to sing all the notes with him, to be like him ? I couldn?t quite hit all those really high notes and just about blew out my vocal chords trying, but just trying made me happy. I?m crushed by what has happened to Brad and to the Band and his family. Why do bad things happen like this? Was it a moment of weakness? An ongoing incurable sadness? Why Brad? But I will remember you, as will so many others, as the man who, with the others in his timeless band, Boston, brought happiness into my life . . . I pray so fervently that wherever you are Brad, you?ve found happiness too. Your friend, DB |
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Stuart Dexter
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... He must not have known that his impact on my generation was as great as the Beatles were on his. I remember driving in my car listening to Boston and always trying to sing along and not being able to because the vocals were so unbelievable. It made singing Beatles songs seem easy. What a gift. He sounds like he was also someone who meant a lot to the many people who were lucky to know him personally because he made them all feel special. We need more folks like him around. I wish he would have stuck it out. |
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Kevin Duzinski
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... I was stunned when I first heard the news. Boston was always my band still is. I am a long haul owner operator from Chicago. My first album I ever got was the Boston debut in 1977 was I was 7 and had my first real record player. The 4 Boston cd's always recieve heavy rotation as I'm trucking the miles away from coast 2 coast. However as I write this almost a week later and details of his passing come to light I just want to honstly say depression can it anyone anywhere. While it may seem like Brad had it all going for him: Planning to wed fiance, pleausre of plaing in Beatlejuice, Boston hooking up again and hitting the road unlike more tragic entertainment news the passing of one of my favorite stand up comics Richard Jeni, the question I'm sure is they had so love to give everyone, yet why they could not give it to themselves? As I mentioned as a trucker, I see in truckstops and on road people of all walks of life. Depression is something others cannot see. It looks like they have the world in thier hands and then something like this takes place and stunns everyone. I only hope Brad has found himself in a better place. Boston, like the Police and Eagles should put thier differences aside and Sib, Barry, Tom, and Fran should hit the road with another smokin singer and do it for all the fans one more time and for Brad. My deepest sympathies to everyone. Brad's remarkable voice and Boston will not be forgotten. The music will always live on for me. |
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Rp
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... Brad you will always be remembered,and you are still here Eternal when I listen to your voice in the songs you have sung,and your inspiration. The Music is Forever, Until we meet one day R.I.P LOVE Rp Canada |
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rebo
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... The music world has lost a truly great, talented, and wonderful singer. On wings of inspiration he wandered among the clouds, sang with that angelic voice, yet his thoughts often brought him back down to earth to love his sweet fans. No one knew the turmoil going thru his brilliant mind. |
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Metal Nik uk
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... Heard the passing of Brad at the Journey concert last Wedneday at the Hammersmith Apollo where they played " Remember me". Boston only ever played one British Tour and the gig was the best I have ever seen and Brad was the greatest rock singer I have ever had the privilege to witness RIP Brad |
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david bellm
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... His sad death leaves a lot of unanswered questions.As most of us struggle in life to achieve a small measure of what Brad Delph apparently had in abundance,family,enough resources to live on,we ask why? |
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brian cook
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... makes me wounder if the lyrics to " A MAN I'LL NEVER BE ", were some kind of message? keep the melodys flowin (t-s-f) even if it hurts,for brads' memory, and our "peace of mind". |
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dave ritter
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... although i never had the chance to meet brad or here him sing live,i feel like i have lost a friend.his voyce,and toms music have been with me through the worst and best times of my life.he was the singer and person i wished i could be.my throughts and preys go out to his loved ones.it is aways the brightest flame that burns out first.god bless,and thank you for the priceless memories. dave |
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Danny Podesta
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... My favorite band is Boston, my favorite singer was Brad. He blessed us with his talent. My first 8 track when I turned 16 was Boston, I grew up with Boston playing, many memories still come up when I listed to the songs. At 46 I play guitar on our Worship band at church, with a Boston flare.. My brother Mike and I still love to play those wonderful songs on our axes. I am so sad to hear we lost Brad. May our Father in Heaven engulf him with his love, and grace, and may he sing for eternity with that glorious voice we have been so blessed to experience... I lift up his family in prayer at this time of loss. Danny P. |
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Mike Lawson from Ky.
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... This is such a tragic loss to the world of rock and roll, and to all the people who loved to hear Brad's most beautiful voice. I was so hoping to hear a new album soon, and attending there summer tour somewhere. Whenever I felt down and out, all I had to do was to put on Boston and hear Brad and that would make my day. so very sad to see him go. May boston's music live on forever. |
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Michael
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... I haven't been able to find anyone who really understands hw I feel about this whole thing. Then I read all of your posts and I don't feel so alone. Thanks to all of you fellow fans of Brad and Boston for sharing how you feel. |
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Tammi
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... I just wanted to say to the family...I am truly sorry for your great loss. I have met him and he is truly THE nicest man in rock-n-roll. to the band, I am truly sorry for your greatest loss. His voice is soothing. His smile is contagious. we're living in the gray. I will forever think....are they sure? |
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Mark Rinard
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... Hiding in my own studio I just heard the news. Boston changed the way I play the guitar. There music will live on in the hearts of fans world wide. Our lose is heavens gain. Rest easy Brad. |
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Darrell D.
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... Thank you Brad for all the joy you brought to me.My deepest sympathy to all in his family.I am so sorry.Very well may be the greatest singer,not only in rock but any genre'. |
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