Madelyn Buckley-O'Boyle


Meet Madelyn Buckley-O'Boyle from Woodside, Queens, New York.

I live in Woodside, Queens, but was born and raised in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. I really enjoyed finding this site, it brought back a lot of really wonderful memories. Thanks for creating it.

My first introduction to America was at 15, riding in the car of a 19 year old friend. He had the Homecoming 8 track. I listened to Ventura Highway for the very first time and was hooked. I think more than likely I was trying to impress my older friend, but once I got the first album I knew it was more than Jim's influence. I really loved this band. I wanted to marry Gerry so my last name could be hyphenated Buckley-Beckley. Saw Dewey and Gerry in concert at Central Park in 79, and at Radio City in 81. Now that I am an old married lady with 3 kids it's harder and harder to get to concerts. I look forward to the new release in July. AMERICA is still my favorite group and I have an old friend to thank for it. Thank you Jimmy.

Feel free to send your comments or questions to Madelyn.



Written: 14 June 2000