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Key moments and achievements from Tommy DeCarlo's life.
Tommy was born
· Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Career Achievement
In 2007, following the death of Boston's original lead singer Brad Delp, DeCarlo posted his cover versions of Boston songs on MySpace. A lifelong fan who had been recording covers since the 1990s while working as a credit manager at Home Depot in Charlotte, his uncanny vocal resemblance to Delp caught the attention of Boston founder Tom Scholz.
Career Achievement
In 2007, following the death of Boston's original lead singer Brad Delp, DeCarlo posted his cover versions of Boston songs on MySpace. A lifelong fan who had been recording covers since the 1990s while working as a credit manager at Home Depot in Charlotte, his uncanny vocal resemblance to Delp caught the attention of Boston founder Tom Scholz.
Career Achievement
After performing at a Brad Delp tribute concert, DeCarlo was recruited by Tom Scholz to become Boston's new lead vocalist for their 2008 tour. The story of a Home Depot employee becoming the frontman of one of rock's biggest bands captured national media attention and became one of music's most remarkable rags-to-riches tales.
Career Achievement
After performing at a Brad Delp tribute concert, DeCarlo was recruited by Tom Scholz to become Boston's new lead vocalist for their 2008 tour. The story of a Home Depot employee becoming the frontman of one of rock's biggest bands captured national media attention and became one of music's most remarkable rags-to-riches tales.
Career Achievement
DeCarlo provided lead vocals on select songs for Boston's album Life, Love & Hope (2013), the band's first studio album in over a decade. The album demonstrated that DeCarlo could not only perform Boston's classic catalog live but also contribute meaningfully to the band's new studio material alongside founder Tom Scholz.
Career Achievement
DeCarlo provided lead vocals on select songs for Boston's album Life, Love & Hope (2013), the band's first studio album in over a decade. The album demonstrated that DeCarlo could not only perform Boston's classic catalog live but also contribute meaningfully to the band's new studio material alongside founder Tom Scholz.
Founded Organization
DeCarlo formed the band Decarlo (stylized DECARLO) with his son Tommy DeCarlo Jr. in 2012. The band signed with Frontier Records and released their debut album Lightning Strikes Twice in 2020, which earned them a Billboard feature as Grammy Award contenders. The project showcased DeCarlo's talent as a songwriter beyond his role in Boston.
Founded Organization
DeCarlo formed the band Decarlo (stylized DECARLO) with his son Tommy DeCarlo Jr. in 2012. The band signed with Frontier Records and released their debut album Lightning Strikes Twice in 2020, which earned them a Billboard feature as Grammy Award contenders. The project showcased DeCarlo's talent as a songwriter beyond his role in Boston.
Published Work
In November 2021, DeCarlo recorded and released the audiobook Unlikely Rockstar: The Tommy DeCarlo Story, narrating his extraordinary life journey from a regular working guy to the lead singer of one of rock's most iconic bands. The book documented his path from superfan to frontman, a story that inspired countless people who dreamed of making it in music.
Published Work
In November 2021, DeCarlo recorded and released the audiobook Unlikely Rockstar: The Tommy DeCarlo Story, narrating his extraordinary life journey from a regular working guy to the lead singer of one of rock's most iconic bands. The book documented his path from superfan to frontman, a story that inspired countless people who dreamed of making it in music.
Tommy DeCarlo passed away
