Tom Scholz

A graduate of MIT's prestigious engineering program, electronics wizard Tom Scholz was the master-mind behind the phenomenal success of the '70s rock group Boston. Making demos in his basement studio, Scholz gained the interest of Epic records who signed the guitarist to a deal. After assembling a group of studio musicians and spending a painstakingly long amount of time recording their debut, Boston's first album was released to remarkable success, eventually selling over 9 million copies on the strength of hits such as "More than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind," becoming the ...