Tommy DeCarlo, who spent nearly 20 years singing with classic-rock band Boston, has died. He was 60.
DeCarlo’s family confirmed his death on social media, noting that he’d been diagnosed with brain cancer last September.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. He fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end,” the family penned. “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.”
DeCarlo was a longtime fan of the group before he got the chance to front them in the late 2000s. He grew up listening to Boston, and credited original singer Brad Delp with inspiring him to sing.
“When I first began to listen to Boston as a young teenager, I absolutely loved Brad’s voice,” DeCarlo penned in a bio on the Boston website. “It wasn’t like I was trying to sing like Brad; it was just that I loved to sing along with him.”
At the time, in the mid-70s, Boston was one of the biggest rock groups in the world. Their 1976 self-titled debut quickly went platinum on the strength of hits like More Than a Feeling and Peace of Mind.
In 2007, after Delp died by suicide, DeCarlo joined the band. He spent the next two decades touring with Boston.
He leaves behind his wife, Annie, and his two adult children, Talia and Tommy Jr.
