Joe Butler

For other people named Joe Butler, see Joe Butler (disambiguation).

Joe Butler
Butler with The Lovin' Spoonful, Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 13, 2011
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Campbell Butler
Born	(1941-09-16) 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.

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.

External links

• Joe Butler at lovinspoonful.com
• Joe Butler interviewed on the Pop Chronicles (1969)
• Joe Butler discography at Discogs