Tommy DeCarlo dies at age 60 – Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist of classic rock group Boston, passed away on Monday at 60, as reported by his family. [1]
Family confirms death after brain cancer – His children Annie, Talia and Tommy Jr. shared on Facebook and Instagram that he had been fighting brain cancer diagnosed last September, and they asked fans to respect their privacy. [2]
Boston band posts online death notice – Boston announced his death on their official website, displaying an image commemorating DeCarlo. [3]
DeCarlo recruited after Myspace tribute to Delp – While working at a Home Depot in North Carolina, DeCarlo posted a tribute song to late Boston singer Brad Delp on Myspace; after an initial polite rejection, guitarist Tom Scholz recognized his vocal similarity and invited him to a tribute concert, then to join the band. [1]
Nearly two decades with Boston, later formed DECARLO – He toured with Boston for almost 20 years, contributed vocals to the 2013 album Life, Love and Hope, and later created the band DECARLO with his son, releasing two solo albums. [1]