Boston's 1978 Concert History

Boston is a rock band that formed in 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Centered on guitarist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, a former product designer at Polaroid Corporation and an MIT engineering student, the band's best known works include the popular singles "More Than a Feeling", "Peace of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Don't Look Back", and "Amanda" among others. Their 1976 self-titled debut is the second biggest-selling debut album of all-time in the U.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 18, 1978
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
Sep 30, 1978
Boston El Paso, Texas, United States
Sep 29, 1978
Boston
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Sep 28, 1978
Boston Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona, United States
Sep 26, 1978
Boston Bakersfield, California, United States
Sep 24, 1978
Boston / Black Sabbath / Blue Öyster Cult / The Outlaws / Nils Lofgren Angel Stadium of Anaheim Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 23, 1978
Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar / Richie Lecea

Summerfest 1978

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Anaheim Stadium Anaheim, California, United States
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Sep 21, 1978
Boston Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Sep 20, 1978
Boston
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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Sep 19, 1978
Boston Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sep 18, 1978
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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Selland Arena Fresno, California, United States
Sep 16, 1978
Boston Convention Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 15, 1978
Boston Convention Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 14, 1978
Boston Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Salem, Oregon, United States
Sep 12, 1978
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 11, 1978
Boston
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
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Sep 10, 1978
Boston Spokane, Washington, United States
Sep 07, 1978
Boston Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Sep 06, 1978
Boston Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 03, 1978
Cancelled
Boston Comiskey Park Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Oct 18, 1978 [457-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Oct 18, 1978
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Aug 24, 1978 [734-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Aug 24, 1978
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Oct 18, 1978 [437-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Oct 18, 1978
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Boston / Eddie Money / Santana on Sep 2, 1978 [063-small]

Boston / Eddie Money / Santana
Sep 2, 1978
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar / Richie Lecea on Sep 23, 1978 [974-small]

Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar / Richie Lecea
Sep 23, 1978
 Anaheim, California, United States
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Oct 18, 1978 [237-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Oct 18, 1978
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Aug 21, 1978 [893-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Aug 21, 1978
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Boston / Eddie Money / Santana on Sep 2, 1978 [233-small]

Boston / Eddie Money / Santana
Sep 2, 1978
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Boston / Eddie Money / Santana on Sep 2, 1978 [234-small]

Boston / Eddie Money / Santana
Sep 2, 1978
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Boston on Sep 3, 1978 [235-small]

Boston
Sep 3, 1978
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Boston on Sep 3, 1978 [236-small]

Boston
Sep 3, 1978
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Oct 27, 1978 [130-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Oct 27, 1978
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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2016 57 concerts
2015 51 concerts
2014 72 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2010 1 concert
2009 1 concert
2008 66 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 6 concerts
2004 36 concerts
2003 54 concerts
2002 1 concert
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1996 2 concerts
1995 58 concerts
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Archie Jan 11, 2022

It shows Boston played at Illinois State University Nov 18 in Aroura IL!
That is incorrect!!! They played at Illinois State University but that’s not Aroura! It’s Normal Illinois! I know because I was there and ISU IS NOT IN AROURA it’s in Normal IL. and StarCastle opened for them!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Where was Boston from and when did the band start?

The band Boston is named after Boston, Massachusetts, the city where the band formed in 1975.

Who were the original 5 members of Boston?

Boston's original members were:

  • Multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Tom Scholz
  • Guitarist Barry Godreau
  • Vocalist Brad Delp
  • Drummer Jim Masdea
  • Bassist Fran Sheehan

Where are the original members of Boston now?

While Boston is still performing and releasing music today, Tim Scholz is the only original member still in the band. In addition to his rock music career, he also runs his own company, Scholz Research &Development, Inc, where he designs and markets his musical inventions. He is married to Kim Hart and lives in Boston.

Barry Godreau continued his music career after leaving Boston in 1981. He’s released several solo albums, formed bands Orion The Hunter and RTZ, and was a member of the short-lived Ernie and the Automatics between 2009 and 2011. Today, he lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Connie.

Brad Delp left Boston in 1988, formed RTZ with Godreau in 1991, and rejoined Boston in 1994. He continued performing with the band until 2007 when he committed suicide in his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire.

Jim Masdea exited the group in 1976 and is still thriving in his music career. Today, he performs a combination of originals and a wide range of Boston classics.

Finally, Fran Sheehan exited the band in the early '80s after sustaining a hand injury from a biking accident. Today, he owns and operates a restaurant.

Which members of Boston went to MIT?

Tom Scholz graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 1969 and a master's degree in 1970.

Where can you find Tom Scholz's "Rockman" amplifier?

Early in the '70s, Tom Scholz designed and built his masterpiece recording studio located in the basement of an apartment. He later founded his own company, Scholz Research & Development, Inc., where he continues designing amplifiers and other musical equipment. You can purchase Tom Scholz's "Rockman" amplifier at online stores like eBay and Amazon.

How much is Tom Scholz worth?

Today, Tom Scholz is worth around $120 million.

Which Boston band member died in 2007?

Brad Delp, the band's original lead singer, passed away on March 9, 2007 from suicide at his Atkinson, New Hampshire home. He was 55 years old when he died.

Which Boston band member died in 2017?

Sib Hashian, the band’s drummer drummer and keyboardist between 1976 and 1983, died in 2017 from a heart attack during a concert aboard the Indendence of the Seas cruise ship. He was 67 years old when he died.

When did Boston release the album Don't Look Back?

Boston released Don't Look Back, their second album, in 1978. It reached number four on the Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

When did Boston release the song "More Than A Feeling"?

The song "More Than a Feeling" was written by Tom Scholz. It was released in September 1976 as Boston's first lead single. The song hit number five on the Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, was ranked the 39th best hard rock song of all time by VH1, and was listed as one of the 500 Songs That Have Shaped Rock and Roll according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

How many concerts has Boston had?

Boston has had 1,000 concerts.

What genre is Boston?

Boston is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Glam Metal, Melodic, Uplifting, Anthemic, Happy, and Massachusetts.

When was the last Boston concert?

The last Boston concert was on September 04, 2022. The bands that performed were: BOSTON.

What setlist does Boston play live?

The songs that Boston performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 04, 2022 concert:

  1. Back in the Saddle
  2. Same Old Song and Dance
  3. Rag Doll
  4. Mama Kin
  5. Remember (Walking in the Sand)
  6. Stop Messin' Around
  7. Hangman Jury
  8. Seasons of Wither
  9. Livin' on the Edge
  10. Full Circle
  11. Cryin'
  12. The Other Side
  13. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
  14. Love in an Elevator
  15. Sweet Emotion
  16. Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
  17. Dream On
  18. Walk This Way
  19. Big Ten Inch Record

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