Boston's 1979 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
Apr 18, 1979
Boston
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Nippon Budokan|日本武道館 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Apr 16, 1979
Boston
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Kyuden Memorial Gymnasium (九電記念体育館) Fukuoka, Japan
Apr 14, 1979
Boston
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Osaka-Fu Gym Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Apr 13, 1979
Boston Osaka-Fu Gym Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Apr 01, 1979
Boston Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 31, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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Milwaukee Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 30, 1979
Boston Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Mar 28, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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Athletic & Convocation Center, University Of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Mar 27, 1979
Boston
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Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Mar 26, 1979
Boston / Eddie Money Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 24, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar
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University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio, United States
Mar 23, 1979
Boston Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 22, 1979
Boston Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 21, 1979
Boston Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Mar 20, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar

Don't Look Back

Roberts Municipal Stadium Evansville, Indiana, United States
Mar 18, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar

Don’t Look Back

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Met Center Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 18, 1979
Mar 17, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar

Don’t Look Back Tour

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Met Center Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Mar 16, 1979
Boston Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 15, 1979
Boston Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 12, 1979
Boston / Sammy Hagar Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Todd Rundgren / Boston
Jun 17, 1979
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II) on Jun 9, 1979 [218-small]

Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II)
Jun 9, 1979
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Originally the band U.K. was scheduled to open, eventually being replaced by Robert Fleischman., Boston, Sammy Hagar, Eddie Money, Robert Fleischman on May 6, 1979 [263-small]

Originally the band U.K. was scheduled to open, eventually being replaced by Robert Fleischman.


Boston, Sammy Hagar, Eddie Money, Robert Fleischman
May 6, 1979
 Oakland, California, United States
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Boston / Trickster on Oct 21, 1979 [529-small]

Boston / Trickster
Oct 21, 1979
 Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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Boston / Trickster on Oct 21, 1979 [530-small]

Boston / Trickster
Oct 21, 1979
 Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Jan 19, 1979 [770-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Jan 19, 1979
 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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Boston / Bighorn on May 9, 1979 [651-small]

Boston / Bighorn
May 9, 1979
 Missoula, Montana, United States
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Boston / Bighorn on May 9, 1979 [652-small]

Boston / Bighorn
May 9, 1979
 Missoula, Montana, United States
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Boston / Sammy Hagar on Mar 28, 1979 [575-small]

Boston / Sammy Hagar
Mar 28, 1979
 Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
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AC/DC / Poco / Boston / Doobie Brothers on May 27, 1979 [736-small]

AC/DC / Poco / Boston / Doobie Brothers
May 27, 1979
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Boston on Mar 27, 1979 [925-small]

Boston
Mar 27, 1979
 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II) on Jun 9, 1979 [507-small]

Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II)
Jun 9, 1979
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Sammy Hagar / Boston on Feb 3, 1979 [637-small]

Sammy Hagar / Boston
Feb 3, 1979
 Houston, Texas, United States
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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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