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The Brad Delp Foundation was created by his children, family and friends for the purpose of carrying on Bradley's
legacy of compassion, generosity, and kindness. Brad had an uncommon ability and desire to listen, understand, and care about people.
Brad was particularly generous with his time and talent, playing many concerts each year to the benefit of children's causes, anti-violence organizations and school fundraisers,
among many others.
With the formation of The Brad Delp Foundation, we seek to honor Brad's memory by awarding music related grants, scholarships
and funding for school music programs.
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"To the world, Brad was known as the frontman for the rock group Boston; the Man with the Golden Voice; the Nicest Guy in rock-and-roll.
To us he was a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and a father. To many more, he was a friend. Among those who knew him, there is no question
that Brad was one of the most genuine, giving, down to earth people one could meet. Whether with a fan at a concert, a clerk at the local
supermarket, a neighbor, or a friend, Brad always made time to talk with people as though they were family. We hope that it is this spirit
of kindness and generosity that people will remember most when they think of Brad, and we hope that now, in his absence, that spirit will
be carried on by everyone who was lucky enough to be touched by his presence."
-Jenna Delp
"There is no question that Bradley had a remarkable talent. More importantly, though, he was a remarkable man. While he felt he had been
blessed with opportunity and success, Bradley was endlessly frustrated in seeing that other musicians - also quite talented - did not always
have access to the same opportunities. I can think of no better way to honor Bradley's memory than to provide a new generation of musical
talent with the chance to find success and happiness in their field. I am delighted that Bradley's children, family and friends have established
a means to that end, in The Brad Delp Foundation."
-Pamela Sullivan
"Simply put, Brad was THE best! Unparalleled in his range, versatility and soulfulness as one of the music industry's greatest vocalists and frontmen.
Soft-spoken, intelligent, approachable, witty... and most importantly, a friend to everyone who knew him."
-Dave Mitchell (Guitarist - Beatle Juice)
"I remember how, as a young boy and fledgling musician, I couldn't wait for the next new song to be released by The Zombies, The Beach Boys or, of course,
The Beatles. I'd play that new tune over and over trying to catch every nuance. Music was so new, so exciting, and so fraught with possibilities. Brad never
lost that wide-eyed excitement, that sense of endless possibility. What's more, he could reignite those feelings in others. He certainly did in me. So, I think it is
only fitting that his legacy should offer the opportunity to experience the excitement of music to the next generation of musicians."
-Steve Baker (Keyboards - Beatle Juice)
"Brad's talent went far beyond his extraordinary vocal skills. Every musician I know who has had the privilege of working with him has reported feeling somehow
expanded by the experience. It is this ability of Brad's to encourage other musicians to go further, to do more and to surpass even their own expectations which
will live on through the Brad Delp Foundation."
-Joy Baker
"He was an ordinary man, and of that he was most proud, for that was pretty much all he wanted to be, even though he had that extraordinary voice. He tried hard,
over the years, to keep things simple and not let fame change him (or people's perception of him) too much. It was important to him to stay the way he was, in the
lifestyle he was most comfortable. Oh yes: did I mention that he loved to make you laugh? Funny guy. He was my friend and I miss him. I'm a better person for knowing him."
-Roger Carmody
"These words, most often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, describe my friend as well as I ever could myself:
'To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a little better; Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one
life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.'"
-Bill Faulkner
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