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American rock band renowned for their melodic sound and innovative studio production techniques.Formed in 1976 by MIT graduate Tom Scholz, Boston achieved record-breaking success with their self-titled debut album, which remains one of the best-selling debut albums in history. The band pioneered studio technology and faced significant legal battles with their record label.

• Founder Tom Scholz recorded most of the debut album in his homemade basement studio, defying industry norms and using custom-designed equipment.
• Boston's debut album (1976) sold over 17 million copies in the US alone, fueled by hits like 'More Than a Feeling' and 'Peace of Mind'.
• Scholz engaged in a decade-long legal battle with CBS Records over creative control and album delivery timelines, delaying their third album by six years.
• Lead vocalist Brad Delp, celebrated for his 4-octave range, died by suicide in 2007 after struggling with depression, profoundly impacting the band.
• Scholz invented the Rockman portable guitar amplifier, revolutionizing 1980s rock tones and earning millions in royalties.