Background
Boylan, John Patrick was born on March 21, 1941 in New York City. Son of John Wilson and Jean Elizabeth Boylan.
Boylan, John Patrick was born on March 21, 1941 in New York City. Son of John Wilson and Jean Elizabeth Boylan.
Bachelor of Arts, Bard College.
There they recorded an album as the Appletree Theatre. After a stint as one - third of the group Hamilton Streetcar (with Buzz Clifford of "Baby Sitttin" Boogie" fame, and original group member Ralph Plummer -- the group was originally named on behalf of former member John Burge, aka Ian Hamilton) which in 1969 recorded a self - titled album for Dot Records (Dot: DLP25939), John then started to develop a career as a producer, working with Ricky Nelson, the Association, the Dillards and others He also managed Linda Ronstadt - in particular, introducing her to a then unknown group of musicians who went on to become her backing band in 1971, and later became the Eagles.
The group"s label, Epic Records, rewarded him by offering him the position of Vice President, West Coast, where he stayed for a decade.
During this period, he produced many further successful albums, notably with Charlie Daniels, Mickey Gilley and the Little River Band. In 1986, he left to form his own company, Great Eastern Music.
One of his first projects was to produce the highly successful album The Simpsons Sing the Blues. Boylan"s new passion in producing children"s music resulted in albums by The Chipmunks and the Muppets.
John was also pivotal around this time in launching Sheila Nicholls" career in music
After hearing a demo from her New York City band, Splendidfrock, he executively produced and provided the raw materials for her to record her first acclaimed album Brief Strop. He has also worked on several motion picture soundtracks, including Urban Cowboy and Born on the Fourth of July. Boylan is currently a professor teaching Critical Listening Skills, and Music Business/Audio Careers for the Citrus College Recording Arts program in Glendora, California.
Served with United States Air Force, 1963-1964. Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, American Federation Musicians, Country Music Association.
1 daughter, Amy Nicole.