| Jimmy Buckley was born 19th November 1971 in Doon, County Limmerick, Ireland. He was educated at Doon Primary School and C.B.S. ( OOPS! Not sure what that means as yet ) He is married, with three children and lives in Galway, Ireland. Jimmy is 5ft. 7ins. tall, with brown eyes and fair hair. His hobbies are Greyhound racing and songwriting. Jimmy's earliest influences were Elvis and Buddy Holly. Though he draws great inspiration from greats such as Merle Haggard, Randy Travis ( who Jimmy sounds like ). Gene Watson, Tommy Collins and George Jones. Jimmy won top prize in a national talent competition. This gave him the chance to form a band and tour Ireland. His debut stage appearance was 20th August 1991. Debut recording was a Randy Travis song, "For Ever and Ever Amen." Jimmy got his biggest break with his own TV show on RTE Television, with "Secrets." |
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| Hiya, I am so glad you have stopped by. This web site is dedicated to Jimmy Buckley, who in my eyes is a fantastic performer. Jimmy has a unique voice. I love it. To hear him is to never forget him. Those of you who have already heard and seen Jimmy will know what I mean. I have now seen him four times, once in Kincasslagh, Ireland, and three times in Telford , England. The first time we saw him at Telford, was for his first major concert. Jimmy got a standing ovation, and has done ever since.. Many more to come I'm sure.. For me, he and his band are just great. I thoroughly enjoy their music. I hope you enjoy reading about Jimmy, and for those who have never heard him yet, I do hope you will get the chance to hear him one day soon. Believe me, you will want to hear more. I love and respect the man and his music. Take care, keep smiling and God Bless. Love & Peace, Sandie oxoxox (\o/) |
| Jimmy's Biography |
Albums " Grand Tour " ( Which went straight to no. 1 in the independant irish charts, and spent over 15 weeks there. ) " Country favourites " " Centre Stage " " Don't Close Your Eyes " " Your Wedding Day " (Which Jimmy was awarded Best Country and Irish Album for selling 25,000 copies He was presented with a golden disc for his top selling album. Henry McMahon was also presented a Golden disc for writing" Your wedding Day.") " Broken White Lines " The album "Jimmy Buckley Live in Concert Vol 1" Jimmy has a few singles out "Old Fashioned Christmas" " If God Can Forgive You " "Tennessee Border" "Broken White Lines " "The Monivea Angel" written by Band Member Eugene Cunningham ( Well done Hodgie ) "The Husband and The Lover" The Latest Single Out Is Called " I Got Stripes" |
Jimmy has recorded some of his own songs which include " Have you Found Somebody New " And " A Mothers Love " He also co-wrote " A Cottage by The Sea " |
The other members of the band are :- Michael Madine = Drums Niall Murphy = Bass Guitar / Vocals Eugene " Hodgie " Cunningham = Lead Guitar / Vocals John Taylor = Saxaphone / Keyboard Billy Condon = Fiddle /Mandolin Sad to say goodbye to John Byrne, Charlie Arkins, and Tony ( Squeaky ) Fitzpatrick. But I wish them all the best in whatever they do next. |
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DVD's Jimmy 's latest DVD is called "Jimmy Buckley Live In Concert" This was Recorded at The Iontas Theatre, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland . There is also another DVD doing the rounds, called " Buckley's Country and Irish." This is a repeat of Jimmy's FIRST Video, "Ramblin' Fever " This was the first Jimmy made. I was told he doesn't like it. But if you haven't yet got a copy I urge you to go out and get one. It is a great buy. I love it. It was done when Jimmy was much younger, I don't know who his musicians were at the time. But if anyone out there knows drop me a line please. I think it is a great collectors item. Not to be missed by Jimmy fans. Management- Henry McMahon 00353 429 746 952 |
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