Boston was my “first love” of rock & roll. I can just about recite every lyric on their first three albums… I grew up with Brad’s voice singing me through some of the happiest and saddest times in my life.
One year, when Anthony and I were on the front row at one of their shows, Brad called me half-way on stage and gave me a pick. I shook his hand and, well… what an experience. He was just that kind of performer: Giving and kind and real.
I know it may sound silly, but a small peice of me has died today. And I’m so sad to think I will never again see him in a concert… or hear a “new” Boston song.
Gonna hitch a ride
Head for the other side
Leave it all behind
Never change my mind.
Gonna sail away
Sun lights another day
Freedom on my mind
Carry me away for the last time…
Sung by Brad in 1976
