Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer of the rock band Boston, has died at the age of 60. According to multiple reports, DeCarlo passed away on Monday after a battle with brain cancer.
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Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo has died at the age of 60 after battling brain cancer. His family announced his passing on social media, requesting privacy during their time of grief.
- Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dies at 60 after brain cancer battle
- Family announces death on Facebook and Instagram, requests privacy
- DeCarlo joined Boston in 2007 after being discovered through MySpace videos
- He performed with the band for nearly two decades and released an album in 2013
The news was shared by his family in a statement posted on Facebook and Instagram. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026,” the statement read. “After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.”
DeCarlo’s family requested privacy during their time of grief, asking friends and fans to respect their space as they support one another.
Born on April 23, 1965, DeCarlo had an unconventional path to stardom. He was working as a credit manager at Home Depot in North Carolina when he gained the attention of Boston’s founder, Tom Scholz. Scholz discovered videos of DeCarlo singing covers of Boston songs on his MySpace page.
DeCarlo joined Boston in 2007 after the death of the band's original lead vocalist, Brad Delp. He performed with the band for nearly two decades and sang on their 2013 album, “Life, Love and Hope.”
In a statement to HuffPost, Scholz praised DeCarlo as a “top-tier live performer” and dedicated father. “This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on BOSTON albums, knows what a gifted artist he was,” Scholz said.
DeCarlo announced last October that he would be stepping back from live performances due to health issues. In December, his family created a GoFundMe page to help support him during his cancer battle.
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