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Tommy DeCarlo, Longtime Boston Vocalist Discovered on MySpace, Dies at 60

His family said he battled brain cancer diagnosed in September 2025, requesting privacy.

Overview

  • DeCarlo's death on March 9 was announced by his children on social media, with reports noting he died in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • He became Boston’s frontman in 2007–2008 after founder Tom Scholz noticed his MySpace covers following Brad Delp’s death and invited him to a tribute concert.
  • He toured with Boston for nearly two decades and contributed vocals to the band’s 2013 album Life, Love & Hope.
  • He stepped away from performing in October 2025 citing unexpected health problems after his brain cancer diagnosis the previous month.
  • Publimetro reported that doctors detected melanoma masses in his brain and lungs, a detail not universally cited by other outlets.