Boston Singer Tommy DeCarlo Dead At 60

By Editorial Staff | Published: Mar 09, 2026 9:39 PM EDT

Boston vocalist Tommy DeCarlo died on Monday (March 9th) at the age of 60, after a battle with brain cancer. Band leader Tom Scholz paid tribute to the singer online.

His family broke the news to fans with the following message, "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026.

"After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end. 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. With love, Annie, Talia & Tommy Jr."

The band's founder Tom Scholz shared the following via the group's social media, "This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on Boston albums, knows what a gifted artist he was, but few know how hard he worked to fill that role of Boston's lead vocalist, and to turn himself into a top tier live performer - or more important, what a dedicated father he was to his children.

Tommy was a competitive athlete, and yet a gentle soul who is remembered by his son and many others as a sweet man who did not deserve to be cut down at such a young age. It's not surprising that one of his favorite Boston songs to sing was 'To Be a Man.'

"While many people will remember Tommy giving his audience amazing live performances, I will remember him as the incredible singer who appeared out of nowhere to rescue Boston in 2007, and gave all of us with the band 10 additional years of performing our most memorable live shows. Rest in peace Tommy, you did know what it took to be a man."