How did Boston get their name?

The band Boston derived its name from the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The group was formed in 1976 by musician and songwriter Tom Scholz, who was born and raised in Toledo. When Scholz was ready to release the band’s debut album, he wanted to pay homage to the city where he had developed his musical career. He felt a strong connection to Boston due to his time spent studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and working in the city as a musician and inventor. Scholz and his bandmates decided to simply name the band “Boston“ to represent their musical identity and their association with the city. The name resonated with their brand of melodic rock and their desire to create a sound that would appeal to a broad audience. Boston’s self-titled debut album, “Boston,“ released in 1976, became an enormous success, featuring hits such as “More Than a Feeling,“ “Foreplay/Long Time,“ and “Peace of Mind.“ The album’s popularity helped
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