Boston
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One of the popular existing group which was formed in the late 70's was behind one of the fasting-selling group albums in history, Boston is a Hard Rock band. They released several Platinum Albums including the phenomenal self-titled debut album.
Members
Tom Scholz
Michael Sweet
Tommy DeCarlo
Gary Pihl
Kimberley Dahme
Jeff Neal
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[edit] About
Boston was formed in 1976 at Boston, Massachusetts by, "Tom Scholz" on keyboards, a MIT graduate, "Barry Goudreay" on guitar and Jim Masdea" on drums.
In 1976, their Phenomenal self-titled debut album was released under Epic Records. Barely, after two months of released, the album earn an RIAA Gold Record Award. The album chartered at #3 on US Pop Albums Chart. After 3 months, the album became Platinum and was the fastest selling debut album for any American group. The record ranks as the best-selling debut album in U.S. history with over 17 million copies sold, a rank it still holds. The album features the single, "More Than A Feeling". In 2003, the album was already a Certified 17x Platinum.
Their second album, Don't Look Back was released on August 1978 under Epic Records. The album landed at #1 on US Pop Albums Chart. It features the single on the same title which landed at #4 on Billboard Hot 100. The album sold over 4 million copies in the first month of its release, and over 7 million total in the U.S. The album features other singles like, "A Man I'll Never Be" and "Feelin Satisfied".
In June 1994, their next album, Walk On was released under MCA Records. It chartered at #7 on The Billboard 200 Albums Chart and was certified Platinum. The album features the single, " I Need Your Love". Their latest album, Corporate America was issued in August 2002 under Artemis Records. The album landed at #42 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart and #3 on Top Independent Albums Chart. The band is currently having their Concert Tours.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Don't Look Back | Certified 7X Platinu, |
| 1994 | Walk On | Certified Platinum |
| 1997 | Greatest Hits | Certified 2X Platinum |
| 2003 | Boston (album) | Certified 17X Platinum |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | U.S. POp Albums | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | Boston (album) |
| 1978 | 1 | Don't Look Back |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
Jun 19, 2008 Baton Rouge River Center - Arena, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Jun 20, 2008 Grand Casino Coushatta, Kinder, Louisiana, United States
Jun 21, 2008 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Selma, Texas, United States
Jun 22, 2008 The Cynthia Woods, Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Jun 24, 2008 Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Jun 25, 2008 Oklahoma City Zoo - Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Jun 27, 2008 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jun 28, 2008 Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vega,s Nevada, United States
Jun 29, 2008 Casino Del Sol - Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Jul 01, 2008 Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, California, United States
Jul 03, 2008 San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, California, United States
Jul 04, 2008 Peppermill, Hotel Casino, Reno, Nevada, United States
Jul 05, 2008 Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, Kelseyville, California, United States
Jul 08, 2008 The Mountain Winery Amphitheatre, Saratoga, California, United States
Jul 10, 2008 The Concerts at Marymoor, Redmond, Washington, United States
Jul 11, 2008 Idaho Center - Amphitheate,r Nampa, Idaho, United States
Jul 12, 2008 Peppermill, Wendover Casino, Wendover, Nevada, United States
Jul 13, 2008 Red Rocks, Amphitheatre, Morrison, Colorado, United States
Jul 17, 2008 Rock Fest, Cadott, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 18, 2008 Great Jones County Fair and Food Fest, Monticello, Iowa, United States
Jul 19, 2008 Ameristar Casino - Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 20, 2008 U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Jul 22, 2008 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, Ohio, United States
Jul 23, 2008 Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 25, 2008 The Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Jul 26, 2008 Washington County Fair West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 01, 2008 The Summer Stage at Tag's, Big Flats, New York, United States
Aug 02, 2008 Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, New Hampshire, United States
Aug 03, 2008 Comcast Center, Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 04, 2008 ArtsQuest - Musikfest, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 06, 2008 Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino - Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Aug 09, 2008 Seneca Events Center, Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Aug 10, 2008 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Aug 12, 2008 Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, New York, United States
Aug 13, 2008 Pier Six Concert Pavilion, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Aug 15, 2008 Tropicana Casino and Resort - Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Aug 16, 2008 Carolina Crossroads Theme Park, Roanoke, North Carolina, United States
Aug 17, 2008 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Aug 19, 2008 Bi-Lo Center - Arena Greenville, South Carolina, United States
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1976 Epic |
 1978 Epic |
 1994 MCA |
 2002 Artemis |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | I Need Your Love | MCA |
| 1994 | What's Your Name | MCA |
| 1994 | Living For You | MCA |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 1997 Epic |
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[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Influences
[edit] Trivia
- The album Don't Look Back" was among the first commercially produced compact discs when the format was introduced in 1983, but because of ongoing legal issues between Tom Scholz and CBS Records, the title was pulled after a small production run and did not re-appear on CD until three years later.
