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“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo”
— The DeCarlo Family / March 9th 2026
MUSIC NEWS MONDAY — It is unfortunate that we share the news this morning that rock singer Tommy DeCarlo has died.
DeCarlo was the frontman and lead voice of Boston since 2007 and had been battling brain cancer.
DeCarlo‘s family posted a message on social media announcing the sad news, and we have shared it below.
March 9th 2026
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026,” the family wrote on social media. “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.“.
Blabbermouth have also shared the following: “DeCarlo joined BOSTON following the death of the band’s original lead vocalist, Brad Delp.
A GoFundMe page was launched last year that asked for help with Tommy‘s medical bills; it so far raised over $56,000.
DeCarlo suffered a sudden brain bleed in late September 2025 and underwent an emergency craniotomy. During surgery, doctors discovered two melanoma masses on his brain and another spot on his lungs. While recovering, he had another brain bleed and had been hospitalized since late November.
After Tommy‘s scheduled live concerts last fall were canceled, he took to social media to write: “This was not an easy choice, as performing and sharing music with all of you around the world has been one of the greatest joys of my life. But right now, it’s important that I take the time I need to recover and get back to feeling my best, so that when I return to the stage, I can give you everything I’ve got.”
Metal Sludge would like to send out condolences to Tommy DeCarlo‘s family, friends and fans.
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