Your Favorite Bostonians

Jay Leno

I have to give major props to Jay Leno because, not only did he grow up in my hometown and attend my high school (a few years before me!), he also attended college where I attended graduate school- Emerson College.

I love when he mentions Andover on his show and it makes me feel like I’m sort of following in his footsteps and someday may be as famous as he is. Come on, it could happen!

Aerosmith

How can’t Aerosmith make the list of favorite Bostonians? These guys freaking rock (literally) and their songs such as Janie’s Got a Gun, Crazy, and I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing are known worldwide!

Ben Affleck

The most talented man in Hollywood. and if you beleive that i am jesus.

This Guy

No idea who he is, but he’ll stab you.

Does Boston Cream Pie count as a person?

Sam Adams

He’s one of the founding fathers, how could I not include him? Oh, and he’s an amazingly fantastic brewer as well. And to this day, Sam Adams is one of my favorite beers ever. Old Sam helped protest the Stamp Act of 1765 and played a part in the Boston Tea Party in 1773.

He also played a part in adopting the Declaration of Independence and helped write the Massachusetts Constitution.

And the beer. Don’t forget the beer. Oh Sam, we love you!

Jonathan Richman

Shown above in his most famous moment as the guy who sang the musical interludes (and was shot to death at the end) in “There’s Something About Mary.” Richman was the leader of The Modern Lovers, one of the most influential bands ever. The guy is truly one of the greats.

All this Boston talk is making me homesick.

Joey!

Did you know that Matt LeBlanc is from the wealthy city of Newton?

Michael Ryan, Pro Hockey Player (most recently with the Buffalo Sabres), former captain of Northeastern University Huskies Mens Hockey Team