Lead Singer of Boston Passes Away

Rock fans from around the world find themselves in a state of mourning as news circulates that Brad Delp, lead singer of the band Boston, passed away Friday afternoon. A single black page that simply reads "We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll" has replaced the band's official web site

For decades, the band Boston has inspired and captivated fans of rock and roll music, capturing an audience that spans multiple generations. Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate who had a passion for developing experimental recording equipment, formed the group in the 1970s.

The group started out as a simple experiment conducted in Scholz's basement. He recorded guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Jim Masdea to test new recording equipment he had invented.

The result was a demo tape that was rejected by studio executives. Scholz tried once more, featuring his own guitar playing skills, as well as adding vocal tracks by Brad Delp. The second attempt was a success, capturing the attention of executives at Epic Records, although Mansea was replaced on drums at the request of the label.

The record label also placed conditions on the contract that all of the tracks should be re-recorded in a professional studio. The group complied with the song "Let Me Take You Home Tonight", which was recorded in the California studio. However, the group tricked the record company with all other songs on the first album, which were re-recorded in Scholz's basement using his home-engineered recording equipment.

The band's initial album, self-titled "Boston", enjoyed immense success. The unique sound engineered by the band created a revived interest in rock and roll music, at a time when disco music was rapidly taking control of the music industry. The distinctive style of the band propelled the band's first album to becoming the largest selling debut album in the history of recorded music, boasting more than 17 million copies.