Boston frontman Tommy DeCarlo has died on the age of 60 after being identified with most cancers.
The musician’s demise was introduced by his household on social media after they revealed he had been battling mind most cancers since September final 12 months.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our father, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9, 2026,” learn a press release from DeCarlo’s spouse Annie and their two kids, Talia and Tommy Jr.
‘After being identified with mind most cancers final September, he fought with unbelievable energy and braveness till the tip. Throughout this troublesome time, we kindly ask that pals and followers respect our household’s privateness as we grieve and help one another.”
DeCarlo joined Boston, recognized for hits like Extra Than A Feeling and Amanda, in 2007 after the group’s authentic singer Brad Delp died by suicide.
He then performed on the band’s sixth album Love, Life and Hope, which was launched in 2013. He additionally toured with the band for nearly twenty years.
In 2012, he additionally shaped his personal band, DeCarlo, which launched two albums: Lightning Strikes Twice and Dancing within the Moonlight in 2020 and 2022.
The musician’s well being issues first got here to mild six months in the past after he suffered a mind hemorrhage and medical doctors found his most cancers whereas performing an emergency craniotomy.
A GoFundMe web page arrange by his household on the time defined: “In the course of the surgical procedure, medical doctors found two melanoma lots in his mind and one other spot on his lungs. He amazed us by recovering from the surgical procedure and starting remedy, however earlier than he might full it, he suffered one other cerebral hemorrhage and was hospitalized from November 27 to December 27. He has since accomplished acute inpatient remedy and is presently again on observe with therapies from his oncology group.”
It then shared, “Now we have created a GoFundMe to help his wants and the challenges forward. He’s extraordinarily grateful for the love, prayers and help he has already acquired from pals, household and followers all over the world. It has lifted him up within the hardest moments and reminded him that he’s not combating alone.”
In January, his household introduced that DeCarlo might return house from the hospital the day after Christmas. Additionally they known as him ‘sturdy, decided and an actual fighter’.
To this point, the fundraiser had raised over $56,000 (£41,820) of its $50,000 (£37,340) goal.
Whereas Boston has but to share an official assertion on DeCarlo’s demise, the band’s web site has been up to date with a photograph commemorating his look on stage. His dates of start and demise had been additionally written subsequent to the photograph.
After discovering Boston on the age of 12 and changing into a fan, DeCarlo started writing his personal music years later after which started recording covers of the band’s songs within the Nineties.
After Delp’s demise, DeCarlo wrote and recorded an authentic music in regards to the singer, and likewise recorded a number of Boston covers.
After posting them on MySpace and sending them to the band’s administration, founder Tom Scholtz contacted him and invited him to affix the band.
On the time, DeCarlo was working as a credit score supervisor at a Dwelling Depot in Charlotte, North Caroline.
From 2007 till his demise in 2026, he was the lead singer (or co-lead vocalist) for each subsequent Boston tour. He was additionally featured on their 2013 album Life, Love & Hope.
In 2021, DeCarlo launched the audiobook Likenly Rockstar – The Tommy DeCarlo Story.
Boston’s 1976 self-titled debut is without doubt one of the best-selling albums by an American rock band and has been licensed 17x Platinum by the RIAA as of 2025.
The band has additionally bought greater than 75 million data worldwide. In whole, they’ve launched six studio albums in a profession spanning greater than 51 years.
Do you’ve gotten a narrative?
Should you’ve bought a celeb story, video or photos get in contact with the Metro.co.uk leisure group by emailing [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Submissions web page. We might love to listen to from you.
Arrow
MORE: Timothee Chalamet warned his Hollywood profession is beneath risk after ‘conceited’ feedback
Arrow
MORE: Justin Bieber throws water bottle at photographer throughout date evening with Hailey
Arrow
MORE: Rapper and dirt pioneer Dot Rotten dies at 37
Reply now
Add Metro as a most well-liked supply on Google
