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Boston

Boston, MA

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rock Popularity: 67 Established Division

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Region: Northeastern Coastal Zone Conference: Northeast Regional Rank: #583

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Did You Know

  • • Boston's debut album remained on the Billboard Top 200 chart for an astounding 130 weeks.
  • • "More Than a Feeling" almost wasn't included on the first album, due to concerns about its similarity to "Walk Away Renee."
  • • The band's meticulous recording process led to long gaps between album releases.
  • • Boston's self-titled debut is one of the best-selling debut albums in US history.
  • • The 'Boston' guitar sound was heavily influenced by Tom Scholz's background in engineering.
  • • "Don't Look Back" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.
  • • Tom Scholz invented the Rockman guitar amplifier, used by many famous guitarists.
  • • Boston won an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for "Don't Look Back" in 1979.

Locations in Lyrics

5 location references across 4 songs

Songs & Places

Hitch a Ride
New York City, NY
"Day is night in New York City"
Rock & Roll Band
Boston, MA Hyannis, MA , RI Detroit, MI
"Well, we were just another band out of Boston"
Hollyann
Boston, MA
"Artist: Boston"
More Than a Feeling
Boston, MA

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Massachusetts Turnpike 2 Interstate 95 13

Connected Places

Boston, MA New York City, NY
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