Allston, Massachusetts
Mr. Butch, the dreadlocked, homeless man who was an icon in Kenmore Square and Allston, was killed on Thursday, July 11, in a scooter accident, friends and family said. Mr. Butch’s real name was Harold Madison Jr. The 56-year-old had been the subject of YouTube videos, a MySpace tribute page, and...
Read MoreWow! I don't know quite what to say - I moved to NYC in 1996 and have many fond and often hilarious memories of Mr. Butch. For some reason a memory of his interaction with an evangelical preacher at B.U. popped into my mind and I decided to Google him. Sad to say he is no longer with us but his legend endures. Rock on my friend!
Bill Tupper
August 11, 2025 | Friend
Mr.Butch and his Mystery Band.Sunday afternoon shows at the Middle East Cafe,.audience of 2,3, maybe 4 people,..we played like we were playing to a sold-out show in Fenway Ball Park.
October 03, 2022
I'm sorry to hear that my long time musician friend has passed away. He was a great musician.
Richard Pinto
September 23, 2022 | Worcester, MA
Honor and respect to you Mr. Butch.
A L
September 17, 2021 | Springfield, MA
1869 BEACON ST REMEMBERS MR BUTCH
1869 BEACON ST
April 22, 2021
I will never forget how you made me smile on one of the worst days of my life. love you your majesty and i will always carry you in my heart.
Ronald Frustaglia
October 13, 2018 | North Providence, RI
You were one of a kind. Always made me feel just as famous as you.
Mr. Gil
June 14, 2018
Miss and Love ya my friend
Larry Kelley
December 26, 2016 | Marblehead, MA
REMEMBER YOU AT 1869 BEACON STREET
March 31, 2016