Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo performs on stage at Alice Cooper's 21st Annual Christmas Pudding at Celebrity Theatre on December 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
Tommy DeCarlo, lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family confirmed in a Facebook post.
He was 60 years old.
What they're saying:
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026," the post read. "After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end."
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"During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another."
"Rest in peace, Dad."
Dig deeper:
According to TMZ, DeCarlo became Boston’s lead singer after original frontman Brad Delp died in 2007. In 2021, he released the audiobook "Unlikely Rockstar — The Tommy DeCarlo Story," which chronicles his life leading up to his first performance with the band.
The Source: The information in this story comes primarily from a Facebook post shared by Tommy DeCarlo’s family on his official Facebook page. This story was reported from Los Angeles.