Barry Goudreau
Guitarist with Boston's debut album
Born
November 29th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Guitarist and songwriter gained prominence as a member of the rock band Boston during the late 1970s. Contributed to the self-titled debut album, which remains one of the best-selling albums in history. Instrumental in shaping the band's distinctive sound characterized by melodic rock and intricate guitar riffs. After departing from Boston, pursued a solo career and worked with various artists, including the band Orion the Hunter.
Performed on Boston's record-breaking debut album
Participated in the creation of multiple Billboard charting albums
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