![]() Scholz says, “I am thrilled to have Joan and her band on tour with us this summer. With over 31 million albums sold to date, BOSTON has stood the test of time. Their second album, Don’t Look Back was another chart-topper that confirmed their place in rock history, followed by Third Stage, which hit #1 on the charts, with the top single of 1986, “Amanda.” Walk On, Corporate America, and Life, Love & Hope complete the band’s discography. With over 17 million copies sold, Boston generated hits such as “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Foreplay/Long Time,” and “Smokin’,” rock staples that are still in heavy rotation today. It’s been over 40 years since BOSTON’s self-titled debut album first hit the airwaves and turned the world on to a new kind of sonic experience. Fans can expect to hear the classic songs they have grown to love, and will be treated to wild Hammond organ work, soaring guitars, and exceptional vocal harmonies, and be treated to BOSTON’s unique visual stage presentation, from mind-blowing lightning bolts and spectacular lights to an interstellar “journey” from the cockpit of the BOSTON spaceship, along with plenty of extra-terrestrial sounds heard nowhere else on earth. The timeless songs appeal to young and old alike, so it’s not surprising to see concert audiences that span generations. Scholz created his music with the intention of playing it live, in real time with real musicians, making it one of the few bands in history to reproduce seemingly-impossible-to-perform productions on stage, without the use of prerecorded music or technical enhancements. Unlike most bands at the time, all of BOSTON’s albums were conceived in a basement, written, produced and recorded by Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate who designed specialized equipment to capture the songs that he heard in his head. ![]() General on-sale begins Friday, March 10 th at and on the Live Nation app.Īlways a huge crowd pleaser with their high-energy stage show, other-worldly sound, and exceptional musicianship, BOSTON prides itself on performing a totally live show, delivering an extraordinary experience that is faithful to their studio recordings. Presale for BOSTON and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts fan club members begins Tuesday, March 7 th at 10am local, through Thursday, March 9 th at 10pm local time. ![]() Itinerary for the Live Nation portion of BOSTON’s Hyper Space Tour with Joan Jett below. Performances with Joan Jett will begin on Wednesday, June 14 in Mountain View, CA at Shoreline Amphitheatre, and continue eastward across North America. 6, 2017) - Music legends BOSTON continue their Hyper Space Tour this summer with the iconic JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, for an additional 21 cities, presented by Live Nation. He’s never had to cancel (one show) since I’ve been in the band.”įerrie’s introduction to Scholz and how he eventually joined Boston came at the most opportune time and insured that their paths would cross again.BOSTON WELCOMES JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS ABOARD THE 2017 HYPER SPACE TOUR I got to hand it to Tommy, he takes great care of himself so he can get through the whole tour. If you have a bad day or caught a cold from somebody on the bus or a restaurant, you’re stuck. You can’t change it like you can your strings on a guitar. DeCarlo is the most consistent night after night,” Ferrie stated. “Out of all the singers I’ve ever played for, Mr. Prior to joining the band in 2008, DeCarlo had never been in a band before in his life, but he always loved Boston and often sang along to their songs while growing up. When original Boston vocalist Brad Delp passed away in 2007, he left behind a legacy he created with his voice.Ĭurrent Boston vocalist Tommy DeCarlo has done an amazing job at carrying on Delp’s legacy. There’s that challenge to keep something fresh no matter what you do.” “I never get tired of singing or playing the songs. ![]() “It’s fresh and new every time I play them,” Ferrie said. ![]() For some musicians that could become boring, but not for the current members of Boston. ![]()
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