Jenny Boyd

Born as Helen Mary Boyd on November 8, 1947 her sister, Pattie Boyd nicknamed her Jenny after a favorite teddy of hers. She was born in Guildford, Surrey, England and was the 3rd child of Colin and Diana Boyd. She along with her other siblings spent part of their childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, from 1948 to 1953. In 1952 her parents divorced and her mother remarried. During this time her sister Pattie was away at boarding school and had no idea. In Pattie's book she recalls that when she came from a break at school her mother told her that he was her new father. The marriage would prove to be unhappy for Jenny and her siblings. He was abusive and her mother was in denial about it. Like Pattie before her, Jenny was sent off to boarding school. After Pattie was done with her schooling she moved out of the dreaded house and started working as a shampoo girl. Of course this didn't last and Pattie soon became a model. Jenny would follow in her sister's footsteps and she herself became a model. Before she did this though she met Mick Fleetwood. In his book he recalled, "I met Jenny when I was still in the Cheynes...I'd see Jenny coming home from school, a stunning fifteen-year-old in white stockings. I lost my heart to her immediately. I had a massive crush on her, but was so shy I couldn't say anything to her. I knew then, at age sixteen, that this was the girl I was destined to marry." The two would get together but the relationship would be on and off. But to get back to Jenny and her modeling. Jenny was beautiful, lovely, and pretty. She had the classic 60s bangs, the face, and the perfect sister to help if she needed it. I think Pattie was incredibly beautiful and for me she stands out as a "bird" of the 60s. But which Boyd sister looked better??? It doesn't matter. Their sisters and they care about each other not looks. Anyways Jenny did some great shoots and looked great. She often was with Pattie and The Beatles and went to India with them. The singer Donovan fell in love with Jenny and even wrote a song about her, "Jennifer Juniper." The two dated for awhile.(I think :D) After returning she and Mick Fleetwood picked up their relationship and had two daughters,Lucy and Amy Rose. After problems like touring and drug use, they divorced. Jenny would then marry Ian Wallace. They unfortunately divorced. Even through the hard times Jenny has kept happy and beautiful. I love her and Pattie. They seem to have a great relationship. I would love to have Pattie as a sister. And if I would sometimes have to travel with the Beatles, so be it. That's what sisters do, stick together. Anyways they are both beautiful and awesome. I'd love to met them! Go Boyds!!!





From Left to Right, Pattie, Jenny, brother Colin, sister Paula and Diana Boyd


From Left to Right, Jenny, Pattie, Colin
























Left: Jenny & Mick Fleetwood posing with daughters, Lucy 4, and Amy, 6




Jenny Boyd Fleetwood holding daughter Lucy, 3, backstage at Lake Austin with Stevie Nicks


Jenny Boyd and Mick Fleetwood arriving back at Heathrow Airport after a U.S Tour, February 17, 1970

(Pictures from Piczo. And if you have any questions about the photos just leave a comment, and I'll answer. Thanks)

60s Fashion

The fashion of the 1960s featured a number of diverse trends. The mini-skirt was invented in 1965 by Mary Quant. The new generation was ready for new fun clothes and not those of the 50s. The people wanted fun, whimsical, and modern apparel. Most clothes of the 60s were youth driven. It was an absolutely wonderful time to be a model. The clothes were beautiful, youthful, and fun. Commercials got witty and lovable. The decade broke into soo many fashion traditions which started to mirror social movements during the time period. As fashion broke out the girls of the generation became more free and weren't about to take any shit from anyone. For awhile in our history it was a time of equal-ness for some. Bell bottom jeans and tie-dye shirts became another huge trend. In the early 60s all eyes were on First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. Pillbox hats and pastel colored, short boxy jackets, and over-sized buttons suits were in. Shifts became a new fashion trend and for evening wear women wore full-skirted ball gowns. Stiletto-heeled shoes were also widely popular. And in the mid 60s FASHION EXPLORED!!! Carnaby Street and Chelsea's Kings Road were virtual fashion parades. Mini dresses, big colored hats, and Velvet mini dresses. The clothing wasn't stiff, it was new and glamorous and fun! I could go on for hours but I think its a good idea to stop here so you can explore it even more.

(Photos from Child of the Moon. images from Google)

The Revolution

I'm currently reading Pattie Boyd's book, "Wonderful Tonight." It is called Wonderful Tonight in the U.S. but in England its called "Wonderful Today:George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me," or just, Wonderful Today. The book is amazing and so interesting! Pattie's childhood had its hard times with her unloving mother and abusive stepfather but with hard times comes the memories of a good childhood. She lived in Kenya when she was a little girl. Looking back on the time Pattie says in her book, "I loved the huge skies, vast landscapes, the incredible feeling of space, and the sky at night, full of bright, bright stars, so close you felt you could reach up and touch them." It sounds amazing and soooo wonderful!! I would love to visit that time period and experience her Kenya. She always talks about the revolution of the 60s. She was at the center of it living in London and being a model. The time sounds lovely and I would give everything to have experience it! The fashion, the people, the atmosphere of the of the whole thing was amazing! And as Pattie puts it,"King's Road was like an exclusive school playground." The friendly streets were adorned with hot modern boutiques and market stalls. "Everyone looked glorious and was so relaxed and friendly," Pattie comments in her book. She was right it the middle of the 60s revolution. The new generation was throwing out the rule of book of those before them. They were ready to begin a new life. The women where coming out and were ready to go to work than wait on hand and foot. The new generation was different then anything like it! The way we thought and look at things was over. Life was restarting. They wanted love and peace and happiness to fill their world. The revolution was called, "the Swinging Sixties because its fall or relaxation toward some social taboos like sexism and racism. The 60s was a real turning point for our world and I would love to have been apart of it.