Bradley E. Delp (June 12, 1951 – March 9, 2007) was an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Boston. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Seal of Danvers, MA Danvers, a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts was formerly named Salem Village. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Atkinson is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 6,178 at the 2000 census. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by Music Corporation of America (MCA). ... Artemis Records is a New York-based independent record label, founded in July 1999, by current chairman/CEO Danny Goldberg. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The binary signal is encoded using rectangular pulse amplitude modulation with polar return-to-zero code Return-to-zero (RZ) describes a line code used in telecommunications signals in which the signal drops (returns) to zero between each pulse. ... Beatlejuice is a Boston-based The Beatles cover band that featured the late Brad Delp, former front-man of the band Boston, on vocals. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Early life

Born in Danvers, Massachusetts^[1] to Canadian immigrants. While his father played fiddle at home, Brad was inspired after seeing The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 and he started to learn guitar. He saw the Beatles live at Suffolk Downs in East Boston on 18 August 1966.^[2] In 1970, he was making heating elements for Mr. Coffee machines at Danvers company Hot-Watt when he met Boston founder Tom Scholz, guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Jim Masdea. Seal of Danvers, MA Danvers, a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts was formerly named Salem Village. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television variety show that ran from June 20, 1948 to June 6, 1971, and was hosted by former entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. ... Starting Gate at Suffolk Downs. ... East Boston is a gritty blue-collar neighborhood that is separated from the rest of the city of Boston by Boston Harbor and bordered by Winthrop, Revere, and the Chelsea Creek. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A heating element converts electricity into heat through the process of Joule heating. ... Mr. ... Donald Thomas Scholz (born March 10, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, USA) is a guitarist and electronics engineer. ... Barry Goudreau (November 29, 1951) is one of the original guitarists for the rock band Boston. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Boston and bands

Delp auditioned as lead vocalist for the band that became Boston in 1969, and got the job immediately. He also contributed back-up vocals, guitar, and keyboards on the Boston albums, and also played the harmonica. His partnership with guitarist Tom Scholz led to a string of hit songs.^[3] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Donald Thomas Scholz (born March 10, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, USA) is a guitarist and electronics engineer. ...

Delp did all of the lead and backing vocals on the first three Boston Albums. Following the 1978 album Don't Look Back, Delp contributed lead vocals to a solo album by Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau. Delp also contributed backing vocals to Orion the Hunter's debut album (1984), another band from Goudreau.^[4] He returned to the group Boston to record Third Stage, released in 1986.^[1] Dont Look Back is the second album by American rock band Boston, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Barry Goudreau (November 29, 1951) is one of the original guitarists for the rock band Boston. ... Orion the Hunter album cover Orion the Hunter was a 1980s rock combo and offshoot of the popular band Boston. ... Third Stage is the third album by hard rock band Boston released September 23, 1986 on MCA Records. ...

On the 1994 album Walk On, Fran Cosmo replaced Delp who was working with Return to Zero, but the album did not sell as well. Delp later shared vocals with Cosmo in concert, where Delp said Cosmo covered "the really tough high parts." ^[5] For other uses, see Walk On (disambiguation). ... Francis Cosmo Migliaccio is an American musician best known as a former lead singer of the band Boston. ... This article is about the Rio Tinto mining company. ...

Delp returned to the Boston line-up in 1994 and made contributions to their 1997 Greatest Hits and 2002 Corporate America albums. Greatest Hits is the 1997 compilation album by Boston. ... Corporate America is the fifth studio album by American band Boston, released in 2002. ...

From 1995-2007 Delp played in a Beatles tribute band called Beatlejuice when he had time off from the band. Delp also performed with Goudreau on an album released in 2006, titled Delp and Goudreau. Beatlejuice is a Boston-based The Beatles cover band that featured the late Brad Delp, former front-man of the band Boston, on vocals. ...

Later life and death

Delp was married and divorced twice, and had two children by his second wife. He had been a vegetarian for over thirty years and had contributed to a number of charitable causes.^[6] He had been set to marry Pamela Sullivan, his girlfriend of seven years. For plant-eating animals, see Herbivore. ...

On March 9, 2007 Delp was found dead in his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire. He had killed himself in his bathroom by burning charcoal and was found by his fiancee.^[7][8] That day, the official Web site for the band was taken down and replaced with the statement: "We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll." is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Atkinson is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 6,178 at the 2000 census. ... Charcoal-burning suicide is a new suicide method invented in Hong Kong in 1998. ...

Delp left private notes to all his family members and a public note that read: "Mr. Brad Delp. Je suis une âme solitaire. I am a lonely soul." ^{[9] [10]}

A tribute concert featuring his former band mates was scheduled for 19 August 2007, the day after his marriage was to have taken place, R.I.P. Bradley^[2] is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

Boston (1976) Boston is the self-titled debut album by American rock band Boston. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Don't Look Back (1978) Dont Look Back is the second album by American rock band Boston, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ...

Barry Goudreau (1980) Barry Goudreau (November 29, 1951) is one of the original guitarists for the rock band Boston. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...

Orion The Hunter (1984) Orion the Hunter album cover Orion the Hunter was a 1980s rock combo and offshoot of the popular band Boston. ... This article is about the year. ...

Third Stage (1986) Third Stage is the third album by hard rock band Boston released September 23, 1986 on MCA Records. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...

Return To Zero (1991) Return to Zero is the debut album of the band RTZ. It was released in 1991 by Giant Records. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

Greatest Hits (Boston) (1997) Greatest Hits is the 1997 compilation album by Boston. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

Lost (1998) Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Corporate America (2002) Corporate America is the fifth studio album by American band Boston, released in 2002. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Lost And Found (2005) Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Delp And Goudreau (2006) Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Pareles, Jon (March 10, 2007). Brad Delp, 55, Lead Singer for Boston, Dies. The New York Times
2. ^ ^{a b} Moskowitz, Eric (2007-08-18). Delp's bandmates, friends unite in tribute and in sadness. The Boston Globe.
3. ^ Pareles, Jon (November 5, 1986) New Boston hit a throwback to the 70's. The New York Times
4. ^ Winberg, Pär (1980). Interview with Brad Delp. melodic.net
5. ^ Pareles, Jon (June 10, 1995). In performance: Rock. The New York Times
6. ^ Wright, Jeb (July 2003). Interview with Brad Delp. Classic Rock Revisited
7. ^ Police Report On Delp's Death Reveals His Final Message March 14, 2007
8. ^ Family: Rocker Brad Delp's death was suicideMarch 14, 2007
9. ^ Boston Singer Death: Brad Delp Wrote 'Lonely Soul' Suicide Note March 16, 2007
10. ^ Brad Delp's fiancee releases statement on his death March 28, 2007

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External links

• Brad Delp at the Internet Movie Database
• Brad Delp at the Notable Names Database