Boston Singers' Deaths Linked by Eerie Coincidence

Boston's late lead vocalists Brad Delp and Tommy DeCarlo both died on March 9, 19 years apart.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The rock world is mourning the loss of Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo, who died of brain cancer on March 9 at the age of 60. DeCarlo's death coincides with the 19th anniversary of the death of the band's original singer Brad Delp, who died by suicide on March 9, 2007 at the age of 55.

Why it matters

The tragic deaths of Boston's two lead vocalists, who both passed away on the same date 19 years apart, has left the band's longtime fans deeply saddened. The coincidence has also raised questions about the challenges and pressures faced by musicians in the industry.

The details

DeCarlo, who became a fan of Boston at age 12, originally gained attention by writing and recording an original song as a tribute to Delp, his favorite singer. He was later contacted by Boston's mastermind Tom Scholz and asked to join the band, which he was a member of from 2007 until his death. Delp's death in 2007 was ruled a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, with the singer leaving behind notes indicating he had been struggling with depression.

  • Tommy DeCarlo died of brain cancer on March 9, 2026.
  • Brad Delp died by suicide on March 9, 2007.

The players

Tommy DeCarlo

A Boston singer who died of brain cancer at age 60. He originally gained attention by writing and recording a tribute song to Brad Delp, and was later asked to join the band.

Brad Delp

The original lead singer of the band Boston, who died by suicide at age 55 in 2007.

Tom Scholz

The mastermind and founder of the band Boston, who contacted DeCarlo and asked him to join the band after hearing his tribute to Delp.

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What they’re saying

“I have lost my desire to live.”

— Brad Delp (Boston Herald)

The takeaway

The tragic and coincidental deaths of Boston's two lead vocalists, Brad Delp and Tommy DeCarlo, have left the band's fans deeply saddened and raised important questions about the mental health challenges and pressures faced by musicians in the industry.