Bad events happen in threes and we have seen the second death of a rock and roll legend in less than a week. Former Boston drummer Sib Hashian tragically passed away after collapsing on stage during a performance at the Legends of Rock Cruise on Wednesday Night. He was 67 years old.
Sib Hashian joined Boston in 1975 and played on the band’s 1976 self-titled debut album. Included on the album is possibly their best-known song, “More Than a Feeling.” Rolling Stone praised Hashian’s “climatic drums fills in the final fade-out” on “More than a Feeling.”
The leader of Boston hired Hashian during sessions for the group’s first LP, firing their original drummer Jim Masdea. Ironically Sib Hashian was later replaced in the late 80’s by Boston’s original drummer.
Though best known for his time with classic rock band Boston, his accolades stretch far beyond. He played on bandmate Barry Goudreau’s self-titled album as well as singing backup vocals on Sammy Hagar’s cover of “Sittin On (The Dock of the Bay).
It has been reported other musicians will perform tributes to the late Sib Hashian and his wife insisted the cruise not come to a premature end. The cruise began March 18th in Florida making stops in Peurto Rico and the Bahamas.