March 9, 2007
Boston Frontman Brad Delp, 1951-2007
A brief report appeared tonight indicating that the lead singer of Boston, Brad Delp, died this afternoon, taking his unmistakable voice with him. He was 55.
Police say there was no foul play involved. About the only oddities in the death were Delp's young age and the fact that the frontman for Boston died in New Hampshire.
All Boston's official website says right now is "We've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."
Delp was Boston's original singer and handled the vocals for the 1976 track "More Than a Feeling," the thought of which makes us a tad misty. That single song inspired a host of rock anthems.
We found this performance of the band's "More Than a Feeling" online, and it gives us fresh appreciation of Delp's skill. His vocals flow right into the guitar solo, yet it never becomes a hair-metal shriek, and it always meshes perfectly with the other elements of the band.
Even though we're all ironic now when it comes to music, we'll raise up a lighter for Mr. Delp.
Image of the late Brad Delp from Boston's official band site.
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I am very sadden by the lost of Brad,who I felt was like a brother and guardian I only knew spiritaly thru music, all my life I battled depression and as a teenager thru the positive influence that Boston's Music was it guided me thru my life with hope and accomplising my dreams of becoming a disc jockey in radio,if only there could be more bands today with the understanding of life that Brad and the band had and how they touched a soul,he will be missed here,but as far as rocknroll heaven a destination has been fullfilled by a timeless dreamer of another day god speed Brad maybe I will meet you on the other side and thank you so much for the moment of music you gave to me. Tino
Novastar Djs (The name was inspiration from Boston and the music)
This is truly a great loss to all of the music industry. I feel it's important to mention that all of the vocals, lead and background on the "Boston" album were performed by Brad Delp, truly amazing. He was truly the "voice" of the 70's. Looking back another amazing and unbelievable fact is the Boston was beaten out at the Grammys for best new artist by "The Starland Vocal Band". At any rate, Brad Delp was and is a legendary figure in the history of all recorded music. Rest in peace.
Brad Delp was one of those rare human beings who was immensly talented and truly kind. If every rock star was like him the world would be a much better place.
Spring Break 1977 would not have been the same without Brad Delp's amazing voice -- it's the soundtrack for some great memories. My friends and I met a busload of the greatest folks in the world from UMass because we heard that new music blasting from their bus and rooms. And I, too, remember thinking it was a travesty when the Starland Vocal Band beat them out for Best New Artist that year. Deepest sympathies to the band and Brad's family and friends. It's too sad.
cant believe he's gone-
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God Bless, and thank you Brad Delp.
This is my favorite Boston song and a real tribute to Brad who gave so much to all of us.
Dont look back
A new day is breakin
Its been too long since I felt this way
I dont mind where I get taken
The road is callin
Today is the day
I can see
It took so long to realize
Im much too strong
Not to comprimise
Now I see what I am is holding me down
Ill turn it around
I finally see the dawn arrivin
I see beyond the road Im drivin
Far away and left behind
Its a new horizon and Im awakin now
Oh I see myself in a brand new way
The sun is shinin
The clouds are breakin
canse I cant lose now, theres no game to play
I can tell
Theres no more time left to criticize
Ive seen what I could not recognize
Everthing in my life was leading me on
But I can be strong
I finally see the dawn arrivin
I see beyond the road Im drivin
Far away and left behind
I am lost. I have followed Brad Delp from the inception of Boston, through RTZ and Orion the Hunter and back to Boston. The man that I thought would sing at his own funeral...stratospheric vocals that would rise to any occassion despite his concert jokes about age verses voice. I met Brad several times and had the benefit of a front row concert several times. He was always friendly and full of life. More importantly, he didn't subscribe to the notoriously raunchy rock and roll lifestyle despite his mega success. I am firmly ensconced in the belief that today marked the end of the greatest voice in rock and roll. Brad, this is a reluctant, tearful goodbye...you will never know how much you have impacted my life. With much sorrow and MANY TEARS, I thank you, Melissa Majors in Pensacola, Florida
A little piece of my hometown (swampscott) was always present whenever I heard his voice. It will always be my salvation when times aren't going great, but great was his sound and spirit. Thanks for the memories that live on in a legacy of uplifting music and imagery. Arena, Corporate or whatever the critics would label it...Boston Rocked! Hands down one of the best bands of their time and timeless as all good rock is.Thanks Brad from one of your biggest fans...and not afraid to admit it.God be with you!
My first recollections of Boston will (for better or worse) be the 8-track tape of their debut release that my older sister had, and how annoying it seemed that it would fade and click to the next track right in the middle of a song. It was that unmistakable combo of Sholz' guitar and Brad's voice that cemented their place in my memory forever. I was recently part of a "Rockumentary" tribute concert that my church's worship band hosted, featuring the rock era from the 50s to the late 80s. On deciding the setlist back in December, we had to nix doing "Don't Look Back" only because no one could have duplicated Brad's soaring vocals (though we pulled off everything else from Joe Walsh to U2 with great ease). Now, it is my hope that Brad is singing throughout Heaven, and that even some of the best voices since music began are turning their heads and taking notice. May God Bless Brad and comfort his fans.
There is a GOD I now know it...you see 3 weeks ago I decided to pick up my guitar again after not playing for over a year. Listening to BOSTON on an almost daily basis is therapy for me that I know all of us share. In there lies what BOSTON does to all of us - INSPIRE....so I went on EBAY to see if I could find a ROCKMAN(a mini portable amplifier that lets your guitar have that "BOSTON" sound) that Tom Sholtz invented and sold... I did a Buy It Now and I've been waiting 3 weeks for it. This morning the UPS store called saying I had a package...picked it up went home and instantly I played and was amazed at the sound. So like many of us I said to myself - check the BOSTON.ORG site and see what's up with "the band" hoping for a new album and tour...hadn't been on there for the past month.....Well I thought I was in a dream "HOW COULD THIS BE - THIS IS A CRUEL TRICK" I thought to myself - what a coincidence picking up that guitar and then finding this out.....and the emotion as I sat at my desk with my guitar still strapped on, I felt empty, and devastated reading the article that one of the papers in New Hampshire published(I didn't know and I just feel GOD led me thru those steps today to break the news to me) That was at 6pm Friday night....now at 5:30am Sat. morning and I have not been able to come to terms with it. The last time I saw him was on my 40th B-Day sitting front row in Vegas in '03...as you all know he was unique - he connected with you when he was on that stage. He leaned over and shook my hand..and threw me his guitar pick.Best B-Day ever - something I'll never forget. The guys sitting next to me told me of how they were following the band from city to city and that Brad recognizing them in the front row after 3 shows - invited them to dinner with the band...they said he was just a normal down to earth guy. How sad for all of us - from the band themselves to everone of us....I leave thinking it this way - EARTH 0, HEAVEN +1. May God bless Brad, "BOSTON" and all of us that have grown up listening to the greatest voice in music history.
I just watched the video four times with tears in my eye's...ever since I first heard this song I turn it up every time it is played on the radio...it is a timeless classic that will alway's move me...it is truly "More Than A Feeling"
I was just riding home from a show in NYC, and we all heard a Boston tune from the first album. All of us in the van perked up (in our mid 30's to early 40's) and remarked how great that album still sounds, and how nothing else has sounded like that since.
We all became little kids and teenagers again, and started talking about Kiss, and all of the other rock bands we loved back then. It was a wonderful moment.
Now I am suddenly depressed. There but for the grace of god go all of us. All we can do is live life to it's fullest and go to sleep with no regrets.
Music lives forever.
How sad – it’s comforting in a way to read all the other reactions and it confirms what I think we all realize now about how much Boston and Brad’s voice have been part of the rock’n’roll landscape for the last 30+ years – yes, it’s a cliché, but you really don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. My first intro to rock and Boston was through WCOZ, a Boston (city) station, in the early 80s – I was only 7 or 8 but I started to get familiar with all the classics – Floyd, Zep, Who, etc. – and Boston was there. From then on, Boston was always there, everywhere – you could go into an auto parts store in Kansas and hear More than a Feeling, a dentist’s office in Texas and hear Amanda, traffic jam in any US city in the summer and someone is playing Smokin’ – everywhere, everywhere, and everyone too - blue collar, white collar, car, office, job site, college dorm – I think everyone reading this will know exactly what I mean. I’m hoping Rolling Stone, MTV, etc put aside Brittney and put together a solid, comprehensive and respectful tribute to Brad and Boston. It’s sad to think that Boston is really done – no one can ever take his place – but let’s all keep listening and share the music with others since that’s the only way we can really honor what he's done.
Your the Best Brad and your in a better place.You will be missed!
Tino and i have a lot in common. I too struggled with depression in my teens. Having discovered Boston when i was 13, the band became the best coping mechanism i had. When i wasn't feeling to good, i could just pop any Boston cd in my stereo and sort of drift away. The band had such a positive attitude and it was so infectious that you couldn't help but smile anytime you hear a Boston song. Brad dies way too young and i can't help but fell like a little bit of me died with him. God Bless Brad and God Bless Boston!
Brad Delp's voice was and is a huge irreplaceable reason I've loved Boston's music. As a teenager who just enjoyed singing in the car or anywhere, and as a band vocalist currently, I practically worshipped Brad's vocal tone and range which were beyond amazing.
Ever noticed that in any local music scene having it's share of Beatles, Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, or Aerosmith tribute bands, the one you'll almost never see is one for Boston. The unique guitar sound is one reason, but the primary reason I believe is no one can duplicate the vocal range Brad was blessed with. Thanks Brad, rest in peace and peace for your family as well.
The summer of 1976 was magic. I graduated from high school and heard Boston on an album a friend had just bought. That is the BEST album I have ever heard. Brad Delp's voice was awesome. I had no idea until I read an article this morning that he did most of the vocals. When I read he had died I felt like I just lost a close friend . I've never met him but when you listen to someone sing as often as we all have a bond forms. I will contine to play Boston on my ipod a ROCK to Smokin and Party and More Than a Feeling
and play my air guitar. RIP Brad
I am shocked as I just heard about this. I was a true Boston fan and was fortunate to speak with Brad and see him play in CA last year. Keep on rockin on the other side.
I've seen Beatlejuice twice, and was lucky enough to pick his brain both times. In fact, I was able to catch the very last performance by Delp in my hometown of Keene NH with his tribute band Beatlejuice.
Although Im a young guy at 22, Boston has secured it's place in history and my heart. THANKS FOR THE MUSICAL INSPIRATION BRAD. YOUR HEART AND SOUL WILL LIVE IN FOREVER!
Hello,
I was the last person to record an interview with Brad for an hour long Beatles special I produced for my radio show. It was recorded on 3/3/07.
Please feel free to listen to the interview at
www.myspace.com/parkerspringfield
He was a great man and will be missed by many.
I've just heard the news while I was bathing the kids. Ran downstairs and checked out the websites, i'm absolutely gutted. Boston have been a big part of my life over the last 25 years.
Living in Lancashire, England I never got the chance to see him live,always hoped I would.
I'll miss that voice.
Playing Hitch A Ride now and raising a glass for Brad.
Commiserations from England.
Oh my goodness - what a loss.
I'm a cycling instructor (spinning/indoor cycling) and everyone knows how much I LOVE Boston. This morning one of the guys said that Brad Delp had passed away. That news about knocked me off of my bike.
While these bands go out and play the same songs over and over and over - no doubt it gets quite tedious. Be that as it may - we the people who genuinely admire them do most sincerely appreciate their willingness to sing that song, just one more time.
The first time I made it to the crest of a hill, on my bicycle, that I had been trying to conquer for months, I was listening to "Don't look back". With what breath I had, I was laughing at what an appropriate song to beat that hill!
For that reason, and a myriad of others, Mr. Delp will be sorely missed. There will never be anyone else who could replace that voice...distinctive and incredible. I'm only sorry I'm writing this after the fact and never had the opportunity to pass along my gratitude before his death.
My first memory of Brad Delp and Boston was in the Fall of 1976. I was a 16 year old teenager who loved Rock-N-Roll and was looking for meaning in a world gone insane. While looking through the albums in Lake Air Records (later Peppers Records) in Waco, Texas, one of the clerks came up to me and said, "You have to listen to this new group out of Boston!" He spun the vinyl and turned up the volume. I was immediately hooked and a fan for life! Tom Scholz's electrifying guitar and heart felt lyrics and Brad Delp's soothing yet piercing vocals were like messangers from a God that I didn't think understood what us mere teenagers were going through. Through their music, Brad and Tom let us know that everything was going to be alright and that we were going to make it through the hard times in our lives. The amazing thing is that their music still gives me that reassurance now that I am in my late 40's.
The debate album "Boston" and "Don't Look Back" are the soundtrack of my high school and early college years. Anytime I get together with my friends from high school, it doesn't take long for a Boston CD to be turned on. Boston is just simply part of us.
I experienced Boston live in concert two times. The first time was at the Texxas World Music Festival (Texas Jam) in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, June 9, 1979 and then at the Frank Irwin Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, August 14, 2004. The band was simply amazing! It didn't matter if it was a sold out crowd of over 80,000 screaming fans or a crowd of 7,000 aging adults trying to recapture a moment in time from our lost youth, the band simply loved to perform on stage together and for us. My wife Jamie said it best after the concert in 2004. She said that she had never seen a rock group that was so connected to their fans and truly appreciated their fans allowing them to continue to play for us after all these years.
I learned of Brad's passing last night at about 9:00 p.m. It was a sad evening to say the least. I took my Boston CD's out to my truck and sit and listened to them for over three hours. As I stared into the dashboard lights through moistened eyes, I remembered all the good times and sad times I had with friends and family while listening to Boston's music. I remembered the last time I saw Brad on stage in 2004. It was at the end of the concert. He was smiling and clapping for us in the audience. He truly seemed to be a nice man and was having the time of his life.
I only hope that Brad truly understood how much he and the other members of Boston meant and still mean to us today. Brad, you will be truly missed, but always remembered each time "we hide in our music to forget the day."
I can't imagine a world without Brad.......a few numb hours after I heard on Friday night I listened to Foreplay / Longtime and then sat and stared at the lyrics.
It specifically hit me reading it wondering if it would be the message he would say to us on his departure to the other side. HOWEVER, it is with GREAT confidence that if he's saying/thinking "You'll forget about me after Ive been gone" - that we WON'T let that happen...he's too special, too good of a person..."One For The Books". The one time I met him after the show I saw in '03, I complemented him on how he applauded the audience and told him how great he makes "us fans" feel. He smiled and said "Well, I am the biggest fan of BOSTON fans !!"
Brad - you will never be forgotten....it has been a long time, we are thankful for every performance you gave. In your memory, WE will keep on chasing our DREAMS and WE will never never forget about you !!!
Godspeed Brother.....
Its been such a long time
I think I should be goin, yeah
And time doesnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin
Sail on, on a distant highway
Ive got to keep on chasin a dream
Ive gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin on
Youll forget about me after Ive been gone
And I take what I find, I dont want no more
Its just outside of your front door.
Its been such a long time. its been such a long time.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I cant forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
Im tryin to forget your name and leave it all behind me
Youre comin back to find me.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin on
Youll forget about me after iv e been gone
And I take what I find, I dont want no more
Its just outside of y our front door.
Its been such a long time. its been such a long time.
Yeah. its been such a long time, I think I should be goin, yeah
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin
Theres a long road, Ive gotta stay in time with
Ive got to keep on chasin that dream, though I may never find it
Im always just behind it.
Well Im takin my time, Im just movin along
Takin my time, just movin along
Takin my time, takin my time...
(scholz)
who the hell is Brad Delp?
Thanks Brad, for all the wonderful music, humor and friendship. I'll miss you
Art
Music is my life, and Boston has been my favourite band since I was born in 1977 (my dad was always listening to them...). My heart is broken, I was going to fly to the States this year to watch them. Having followed their careers, I feel the loss is personal as well as for the universe. This man was the greatest singer and human being. I miss him. Tonight I will have my own Boston concert at home. Much love and condolences to the family, friends and the Band.
Brad Delp will be missed,but not forgotten........
I was fortunate enough to see Boston on their "3rd stage" tour in Worcestor Mass.One of their multiple sold out dates in a row at the Centrum.Boston is one of my favorite bands.I was also fortunate to see Beatlejuice just over 10years ago at a place in Manchester called "The Yard"......Some of my friends and family went to see Beatlejuice,cuz my sister and I are Beatles fans also.During the show i said to my sister,that the lead singer looks like Brad Delp from Boston,but she didnt believe me........So during a break I went to the stage where the singer was just tinkering around with things,and I introduced myself and I was right ,it was Brad Delp......I didnt quite know what to say,cuz for me,he was a superstar/celebrity,and sometimes ya just dont know what to say.I did get his autograph,and chatted for a moment,and thought to myself,"how cool was that"..."I just met Brad Delp"....I went back t the table and told my sister,and she was surprised too,but to chicken to get his autograph.....
As years went by i saw them a few times,and enjoyed the great shows that they did.Last year they came to my hometown,Keene NH,and yet again put on another great show.During part of the show Brad said that the band was going to hang out after the show if people wanted to say "HI",and i thought that was cool.So after the show I went down to the stage and talked with Brad and had him sign my Redsox hat.I was blown away at how "down-to-earth" he was.He talked to you,not at you.....He seemed like a regular Joe...Just a great experience.Well this year on saturday March 3rd,Beatlejuice came to Keene again,at my old high school.I wasnt able to get tickets,and the timing wasnt good for me,so i got kind of bummed out about it,but i just had to deal with it and get over it....About a week before the show,someone had given me 2 tix,which i thought was great,so i invited a buddy of mine that I teach with and we went.My buddy and i were able to meet Brad before the show and we had a great conversation with him and they also took pictures of us with brad,and of course he was more than happy to do it,and we thought that cool....Yet again,down to earth guy,it was great.We gone in to watch the show,and he says that the band will stay around after if people want to visit....Thay put on a great show.From a musicians stand point and a fans stand point,AWESOME....So after the show my sister and brother-in-law and my buudy and I went down to talk to the band.They were all very nice people and talked to everyone,realy a good group of guys.....I saved my last visit for Brad.I had him sign the picture he took with my friend and that was taken just before the show,and he glady signed and commented on it.Myself and the people i was with were the last people to talk to brad that night and he was in no hurry to rush us out or even leave himself.As i sit here typing this i remember looking back at the stage and seeing brad Get up and walk towards stage right,and i thought to myself,that was another cool experience,and you couldnt have asked for anything more.
After that show was got into a major beatles and Boston kick so went on a small shopping spree to increase my music collection.I was listening to Beatles and Boston all last week.No one knew except for me that during last week,that the music of those 2 bands were helping me get through a very tough time in my life.And for the 1st time in months i felt happier and more optimistic about my life,and it was thanks to that music and the experience of meeting Brad Delp again and talking to him,that helped me.When my buddy called,the one who went to the show with me,on this past saturday morning,i thought it was a joke.My 1st thought was how is that possible, I just spoke to him in person just 7 days ago..........All day saturday I was in a funk,and had no interest in listening to Boston and or the Beatles,cuz i just couldnt do it...........It still is hard to believe and will be for a while........My condolences go out to his family and friends and bandmates,and his fans..........As Boston's websight said on saturday "we've just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll"........What else more can be said...........Brad will be missed,but never forgotten.......
RIP Mr. Delp.....
Todd Breen
I am in absolute shock about the passing of the greatest singer ive ever heard.my father used to p,lay their music when i was a littkle kid and was blown away at how good they were.i finally seen them in 1994 in rochester on their livin for u tour.i was blown away again!!!!!what a show!!!!he will be sorely missed and my condolences go out to his family and the rest of the band mates,and the fans who they have put smiles on for years.they will live forever in my mind and heart.rip brad....sing away in heaven!!!!!!
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SURPRISED THAT BRAD WASN'T A MORE PROMINENT BEING IN ROCK N ROLL .HE WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST VOCALIST TO HIT THE STAGE .I WAS ALSO SURPRISED THAT NOT ONE PERSON THAT SPENT TIME HONORING REM AND VAN HALEN DIDN'T AT LEAST ASK FOR A MOMENT TO REMEMBER BRAD SO HERE GOES RIP BRAD I WILL GIVE YOU MY OWN MOMENT OF SILENCE YOU WERE TRULY WHAT OTHER VOCALIST FEARED BECAUSE NONE COULD MATCH YOUR TALENT
I was born in 1977. So, I can't say that I remember when the band first started playing. But one thing I do remember is growing up and hearing their music thanks to my mother and father. They were both Boston fans especially my mother. I remember when their Greatest Hits album came out. I bought it immediately. Then I went out and got their first album because the Greatest Hits didn't have Hitch a Ride. I have been a big fan for the past 15 years. I feel kind of incomplete though. For all of the years that I have been listening to them I was never able to see them in concert. The last time they toured and came through the St. Louis area I thought I would go and see them. As much as I wanted to see them my girlfriend at the time wanted to see "God help me" the Dixie Chicks. I thought to myself that maybe next year or a couple down the road Boston would come back through. They never did and now with Brad's passing I feel one of the things in my life that I have missed and will never be able to see live is Boston with Delp at the head. Boston's music will always take me back to my days as a kid. The band is magical and will always be so. Rest In Peace Brad, You were a treasure to us all and you will truly be remembered.
Brad Delp - The greatest rock vocalist ever.
A one voice orchestra. R I P
Baz
London. England.
Unbelievable! Brad Delp was one the very best rock singers of ALL TIME. Brad's vocals were "unmatched" and the sounds of Boston are one of a kind. Boston will ALWAYS be close to my heart! I followed Boston throughout their career and have the opportunity to see them in concert over a dozen times, twice meeting the members back stage. Brad was a gentleman, class act! I....and millions of other Boston fans will miss him dearly!
I am truly in shock. The world lost a great talent far too soon. Brad and Boston influenced countless musicians, and will be dearly missed. His music will live on long after many of us are long gone. My prayers go out to his family. God bless you, Brad, and thank you for the tremendous gift that was your voice.
Brad was quite simply ,the Best voice I have ever heard! Im still in disbelief over his death. So much great music, and I always wanted more. I had the the opportunity to meet Brad 4 times, and each time I felt like I was the only one in the room talking with him. I took my 11 year old son Chase to the 2003 Boston show in Columbus, Ohio, and got to take him back stage. All the members of the band were so nice. But Brad seemed so interested in what kind of sports Chase liked to play, and wondered if Chase liked music, or played an instrument?. He now is getting into the guitar! Brad truly was a Great human being! I just wish that someone in the media would acknowledge all the fund raising, and selfless acts he took part in. In our thoughts and Prayers Forever! Chip Letizia
As a guitarist and vocalist, when I first heard the Boston album... I was like... OH MY GOD!!! These guys are incredible!!! I spent my late teen years and 20's living that album. I could tell you so many occasions that I relate to each of the songs. Brad's voice, Tom's guitars, no matter how many times I listened to it I still found a new breath in each play. Now in my 40's I teach guitar and introduce all of my students (mostly teens) to Boston. The first 3 albums anyway! (Sorry Fran) Not just for Tom’s guitar work, but also for Brad’s vocals. I just tell them, "Listen to this guy's voice. It is the most perfect voice you will ever hear. He does all the vocals, lead and backups on these albums... err CD's!" The common reply is, "No way!" So even today there is another generation living their years through the genius of Brad and Tom.
I was backstage at Rock Superbowl VII, in 1979. Orlando, FL at the Tangerine Bowl (along with AC/DC, Poco and The Doobies). Everyone was so gracious to spend time with the fans. I do remember Sib had a friend with him in a body cast! Hanging out on the grassy hill behind the stage after the show. A memory that I will cherish forever. To actually see the band live, and to hear Brad do his thing in person! The man was an incredible talent and in my eyes, flawless and the most perfect voice to ever be recorded... and still is. Long before pitch correction software was developed!
I think the memories I have will last a lifetime, but I regret that I will not get to hear what Brad had in store for us in the future.
Rest in Peace Brad. You will be sadly missed.
Not since John Lennon have I felt such pain. I'm a passionate musician that loves sincere and deep meaning lyrics that brad "Boston" sings. I will never dis-respect these words; Now your climbing to the top of the company ladder, hope it doesn't take too long. Can't you see there'll come a day when it won't matter, come a day when you'll be gone. You soooo... touched my life and I will miss you dearly.
It is so sad that anyone feels they have no other choice but to take their own life. It is especially sad when you and I can still see the talent Brad owned as a singer; see the heart he had to raise money for needy causes and to see he had the love of his life, his fiancee ready to share the rest of his life with him, yet Brad could not see any of that.
Let this be a lesson to you, look for signs in people who simply show a lack of interest in living...let Brad be a legacy to us beyond his rock and roll talent. Let him be a reminder to all of us of how devistating depression can be. In Brad's honor, keep an eye out on all those closest to you that seem troubled by the trials of life and if you know of someone that is down and out, be there for them, remind them of their value, love them and of course pray for them.
My heart goes out to Brad's family and friends...truly we have another day when the music died.
Doug
I was licky enoug to have had the chance to meet Brad this passed January at the Beatel Juice concert held at the tenny school in Methuen by the end of the show I was dancing in the isle what a great performer he was...My heart gose out to those closest to him. I pray that Pamila will find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Brad: I truly hope that YOU find whatever it was that you felt YOU were missing. the ultimate price was paid for reasons only known by YOU and GOD. i wish it didn't end the way it did but thats what was left behind for all of US who care to LIVE with now. IMO, YOU were the best to put voice to music,it will always LIVE long after were gone. thank YOU BRAD for all the times I got to see YOU sing, you really,really made a difference in MY life, and YOUR gonna be forever missed! I now find an empty spot in MY Heart that might not ever be filled.I hope that someday WE all will understand. PEACE
Someone won't go to sleep tonight Someone is gonna hurt inside Someone like me,someone like me,like me......
His was the first voice that gave me chills. I will never forget he or his voice and the amazing music he was a part of. I hope you find peace now and won't be surprised if I hear your voice on still nights ringing out from some amazing show in the afterlife.