Joe Butler
| Joe Butler | |
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Butler with The Lovin' Spoonful, Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 13, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Campbell Butler |
| Born |
September 16, 1941 Long Island, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock, psychedelic rock pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, autoharp, drums |
| Years active | 1964 – current |
| Labels | Karma Sutra |
| Associated acts | The Lovin' Spoonful |
| Website | Joe Butler with the Lovin' Spoonful |
Joseph Campbell Butler (born September 16, 1941) is a founding member of The Lovin' Spoonful.[1]
Biography
Joe Butler was born on September 16, 1941 in Long Island, New York.
Butler is a vocalist, and drummer, initially earned a role filling in the musical production of Hair. He also was in the 1971 rock opera Soon, which closed after three performances. Butler was one of the original founders of the pop rock band, The Lovin' Spoonful. After his thespian aspirations dwindled, Butler settled on playing with musical ensembles, and, while a founder of the Lovin' Spoonful, he continues to perform with them on the autoharp, with his primary role as lead vocalist. He also plays the autoharp, guitar, and percussion instruments.
His daughter from his first marriage is actress Yancy Butler. Butler is currently married to Kim Ablondi.
References
- ↑ "Names". Detroit Free Press. January 24, 2003. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
... protection relating to her father Joseph Butler the drummer for the 1960s. band Lovin Spoonful While in custody on that charge Butler headbutted a ...
External links
- Joe Butler at lovinspoonful.com
- Joe Butler interviewed on the Pop Chronicles (1969)
- Joe Butler discography at Discogs