Brad Delp
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Delp performing c. 1976 | |
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| Born | Bradley Edward Delp June 12, 1951 Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2007 (aged 55) Atkinson, New Hampshire, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1970–2007 |
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| Website | braddelpfoundation |
Bradley Edward Delp (June 12, 1951 – March 9, 2007) was an American singer and musician who was the original lead vocalist of the American rock band Boston. A Massachusetts native, Delp began collaborating with leader Tom Scholz in 1970, and was the band's longtime lead singer across various stints from 1975 until his suicide in 2007. Delp is best known for his lead vocals on the albums Boston (1976), Don't Look Back (1978) and Third Stage (1986). He performed in every Boston concert tour prior to his death. Delp was known for his "unique and soulful singing" and vocal range.