Now this is sad . . .

Brad Delp, long-time singer for the band Boston, has died. Delp’s incredible range (and often amazing high register) powered several classic rock anthems, including “More Than A Feeling”. Boston was often unfairly slagged in the ’70s as “corporate rock”, though the truth is that guitarist (and MIT grad) Tom Scholz recorded most of their material in his home studio and garage on equipment that he invented.

It also bears repeating that Boston’s sound carried a lot of influence. Go and listen to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. Now listen closely to the chorus of “More Than A Feeling”. Hear that rhythm part? Yeah. Rest in peace, m’man.

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