Fans Are Demanding That The Band Boston Should Be Next In The Rock Hall Of Fame
Some say Boston should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of their unique sound, hits, and arena-filling shows. All Starts With The Boston Debut Album Boston’s…
If you somehow don’t own ‘Boston,’ how is that even possible? This monster debut is one of the biggest selling albums of all time moving 17 million copies in the United States alone. With a stacked tracklisting that includes “More Than A Feeling,” “Peace of Mind” and “Foreplay/Long Time,” it’s no wonder it’s such a massive hit.
WCSX scott randallSome say Boston should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of their unique sound, hits, and arena-filling shows.
All Starts With The Boston Debut Album
Boston's self-titled album sold 17 million copies, making it the second-biggest-selling debut album of all time.
Their self-titled album, “Boston,” was released in August 1976, and its success surprised many people. Indeed, this unknown band came literally out of nowhere and dropped this amazing album, which still remains the second-best-selling debut album of all time!
The album was released under the Epic Records label and produced by the great John Boylan and Tom Scholz. It produced three singles, each of them absolute huge rock radio hits: “More Than a Feeling,” “Foreplay/Long Time,” and “Peace of Mind.”
Interesting fact: The songs from this album are constantly being played on WCSX and around the world today.
How The Boston Spaceship Got Off The Ground
Boston's creator Tom Scholz, an MIT grad with a lifelong affinity for tinkering with gear, came to rock 'n' roll by way of Polaroid, where he took a job out of college and used his paychecks to subsidize a burgeoning home-recording habit. A classically trained pianist, Scholz picked up guitar in his early 20s. He initially didn't think of it as much more than a hobby, building a basement studio for tracking a growing set of demos.
Scholz then continued to have the recipe for making an awesome band with the aid of drummer Jim Masdea and guitarist Barry Goudreau. Barry then added to the mix and found one of the best singers around, Brad Delp.
The Album took shape but time is like years to Tom Scholz. Even playing around town to master the craft live at the local level.
The Band Gets A EPIC Turnaround
Shopping the music of Boston wasn't easy and got passed many times until Epic Records, which turned down the band once, saw something in the ruff and signed Tom and Boston to a contract.
Epic wanted to put together the album in L.A., but Tom wanted to do it himself in his basement. So he tricked the Epic Record suits and sent some of the band to L.A. while he finished the album back home.
Boston Lifts Off To The Airwaves, And All Of Us
Boston the debut arrived in record stores on Aug. 25, with a crisp sound I had never heard before. Brad Delp's unbelievable vocals and Scholz's unique-sounding guitar tones. And a statement in the album's liner notes that said it all.
""No Synthesizers Used. No Computers Used."
2025 Next Stop Better Be The Hall Of Fame
Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty ImagesA view of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)
The R&R Hall of Fame's nominating committee comprises music industry insiders and musicians. Artists become eligible for induction in the performers category 25 years after the release of their first record.
The wait for the band to get into the Hall of Fame better be over. They Are more than just another band out of Boston.
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