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Tommy DeCarlo was born on April 23, 1965, in Utica, New York, and grew up as an avid fan of the rock group Boston. After a difficult youth that included dropping out of school, working as a dishwasher, and a brief period of homelessness, he eventually earned his high school diploma while living in Florida. In 2007 he recorded Boston covers and an original tribute song, posted them on MySpace, and caught the attention of Boston founder Tom Scholz, leading to his invitation to join the band as lead vocalist.

From 2007 until his death in 2026, DeCarlo performed as Boston’s front‑man on every touring lineup, contributing lead vocals on several tracks of the 2013 album Life, Love & Hope and earning praise for his vocal resemblance to the late Brad Delp. He left his job at Home Depot to focus on music, later forming the band DECARLO with his son and releasing the album Lightning Strikes Twice in 2020, followed by a solo record, Dancing in the Moonlight, in 2022.

DeCarlo also narrated an audiobook, Unlikely Rockstar – The Tommy DeCarlo Story, recounting his journey from fan to professional singer. He was married to Annie and had two children. In September 2025 he was diagnosed with brain cancer and died on March 9, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 60, exactly 19 years after the death of his mentor Brad Delp.