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Boston is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1975. The band's core members include multi-instrumentalist, founder and leader Tom Scholz , who played the majority of instruments on the band's 1976 self-titled debut album , and former lead vocalist Brad Delp , among a number of other musicians who varied from album to album.
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- Tom Scholz. Tom Scholz is the founder, primary songwriter, and lead guitarist of Boston. He first formed the band in the mid-1970s and was instrumental in crafting the band’s iconic sound.
- Brad Delp. Brad Delp was the original lead vocalist for Boston and was known for his powerful, distinctive voice. He joined the band in the early stages of its formation and was a key figure in their early success.
- Sib Hashian. Sib Hashian was the drummer for Boston from 1975 to 1983, joining the band in time to play on their debut album. His drumming can be heard on “Boston” (1976) and “Don’t Look Back” (1978), contributing to the band’s distinctive sound during their early years.
- Barry Goudreau. Barry Goudreau was one of the original guitarists for Boston, playing on the band’s first two albums, “Boston” (1976) and “Don’t Look Back” (1978).
Boston is an American rock band formed in 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts, by multi-instrumentalist Tom Scholz, who was joined by vocalist Brad Delp, guitarist Barry Goudreau, bassist Fran Sheehan and drummer Jim Masdea (who was replaced by Sib Hashian).
ImageNameYears ActiveInstruments2015drums percussion backing vocalsnone – rehearsals onlyDavid Victor2012–2014guitar vocalsLife, Love & Hope (2013)2008–2011lead vocals rhythm guitarnone – live performances only2002 (temporary)drumsnone – live performances onlyMar 26, 2019 · Boston’s beginnings go back to 1969 and a band headed by guitarist Barry Goudreau called Mother’s Milk. Vocalist Brad Delp and drummer Jim Masdea were joined by a recent MIT graduate, Tom Scholz on keyboards.
Boston, American rock group that was as well known for the lengthy periods between its albums as for its unique heavy metal–pop sound. The original members were Tom Scholz (b. March 10, 1947, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.), Brad Delp (b.
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Before Brad joined the group, he was working in a manufacturing plant making heating coils for Mr. Coffee machines while singing in various Boston-area clubs at night. After former band-member Barry Goudreau brought Brad to the attention of Tom Scholz, Brad began singing on Tom's demo tapes. >>
He immediately ran out to buy his first guitar, and went to work at learning to play. Shortly thereafter, he joined his first band, The Iguanas, a short-lived endeavor that soon morphed into The Monks, a band that Brad played in throughout his high school years.
