Boys Life (Boston band)

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Boys Life was a band from Malden, Massachusetts. Band members included John Surette, Joe McCormack, Robert Weiner, Chris George, Ed Weston and Neal Sugarman. The band's name was based on Boys' Life magazine. [1]

The band existed from 1979-1985. [2] They have a short discography. [3]

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References

  1. Quest, 80s (2012-02-08). "80's Quest: "From A to Z" by Boys Life - February 8th 80's Quest Song of the Day". 80's Quest. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  2. Donaldson/Correspondent, Jonathan. "Boys Life's John Surette performs his rock opera Saturday". MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  3. "Boys Life (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-10-16.