Boston recruits singers for summer trek

A year following the death of lead singer Brad Delp, classic rockers Boston have regrouped and announced plans for a summer tour.

The band has enlisted veteran Stryper frontman Michael Sweet and MySpace phenomenon Tommy DeCarlo to take over vocal duties. DeCarlo, a huge fan of Boston, was discovered after posting covers of the band's songs on his MySpace page.

The tour is set to kick off June 6 with a headlining performance at the Thunder Bay, Ontario, stop of the Great Race 2008, a 'round-the-globe motor-sports event. From there, Boston is scheduled to visit a handful of cities across the US through mid-August. The current itinerary is listed below and updates will be posted at the band's website.

Boston is also planning to release a re-mastered "Greatest Hits" CD to coincide with the outing. Singles from all five of the group's albums will be included, as well as photos from throughout the years and liner notes written by Boston guitarist, producer, songwriter and only original member, Tom Scholz.

Boston released its latest studio album, "Corporate America," in 2002 and the band hasn't toured since 2004. The rockers were planning a summer jaunt last year before Delp, 55, took his own life.

Boston exploded on the '70s rock scene with its self-titled, debut album, which comprised a flurry of hits including "More Than a Feeling," "Long Time" and "Peace of Mind." The album was the highest-selling debut of all time and went on to move more than 17 million copies, according to a press release.

TOUR DATES
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June 2008
6 - Thunder Bay, Ontario - Marina Park
13 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino
25 - St. Charles, MO - The Family Arena

July 2008
2 - Universal City, CA - Gibson Amphitheater
3 - Del Mar, CA - San Diego County Fair
17 - Cadott, WI - Rock Fest
18 - Monticello, IA - Great Jones Fair
26 - West Bend, WI - venue to be announced

August 2008
4 - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest
6 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
15 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal/Etess Arena

 tour dates and tickets
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