Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer for the rock band Boston, has died. He was 60.
DeCarlo’s wife, Annie, and his children, Talia & Tommy Jr., confirmed his passing in a Facebook post shared Monday.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026,” the statement began.
“After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.
Tommy DeCarlo (seen above performing in Clearwater, Fla., in June 2012) died on March 9 at age 60.
DeCarlo (pictured above at Alice Cooper’s 21st Annual Christmas Pudding in December 2023) was battling brain cancer. Getty Images
“During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another,” DeCarlo’s family continued. “Rest in peace, Dad.”
Before DeCarlo’s death, his loved ones set up a GoFundMe to cover the costs of his treatments. As of Monday afternoon, it has raised over $56,000.
The GoFundMe revealed that in September, DeCarlo suffered a brain bleed and underwent an emergency craniotomy, during which doctors found two melanoma masses on his brain and another spot on his lungs.
DeCarlo’s family said the singer (seen above at the Festival d’été de Québec in July 2015) “fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.” Steve Galli/Shutterstock
During DeCarlo’s cancer battle, his family made a GoFundMe page that has raised over $56,000. Shutterstock
“He amazed us by recovering from the surgery and beginning treatment, but before he could complete it, he had another brain bleed and was hospitalized from November 27th to December 27th,” the page said.
On Jan. 2, DeCarlo’s family gave an update on his health, revealing that he was able to return home from the hospital the day after Christmas.
“Physical therapy wasn’t easy, but our Dad was strong, determined, and a true fighter,” the family wrote on Instagram. “He’s made incredible strides, fueled by visits from family and loved ones, and by seeing the overwhelming prayers and well wishes from all of you.”
The family also said that DeCarlo was set to begin treatments “to target the remaining cells in his brain,” and noted he still had “a long road ahead.”
DeCarlo (seen above with Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, David Victor, Tracy Ferrie and Curly Smith in June 2012) joined Boston in 2007. Veda Jo Jenkins/Shutterstock
DeCarlo (pictured above performing in Nebraska in September 2012) replaced original lead singer Brad Delp, who died by suicide. Shutterstock
DeCarlo joined Boston after its original lead singer, Brad Delp, died by suicide in 2007.
The group’s biggest hits include “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Don’t Look Back,” “Amanda” and “Rock & Roll Band.”
Current members of the band include guitarist Gary Pihl, bassist Tracy Ferrie, drummer Jeff Neal and vocalist Beth Cohen.
In 2021, DeCarlo released the audiobook “Unlikely Rockstar — The Tommy DeCarlo Story” which chronicled his life, including his journey with Boston.