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Niagara Singer's Boston Dream Cut Short by Delp's Return

1/18/2026

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Mark Dixon, a singer from Niagara Falls, answered a 1980 Rolling Stone ad seeking a vocalist for Boston.
Tom Scholz, the band's mastermind, invited him to audition after hearing Dixon's demo and noting his range, which sounded like Brad Delp.
Dixon learned he would not be the permanent lead singer when Brad Delp returned.
Dixon received only half the promised payment and later sang in tribute bands.

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Story summary

Mark Dixon, a singer from Niagara Falls, answered a 1980 Rolling Stone ad seeking a vocalist for Boston.
Tom Scholz, the band's mastermind, invited him to audition after hearing Dixon's demo and noting his range, which sounded like Brad Delp.
Dixon learned he would not be the permanent lead singer when Brad Delp returned.
Dixon received only half the promised payment and later sang in tribute bands.