Billy Butler (guitarist)
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Billy Butler in 1977
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| Background information | |
| Born |
December 15, 1924 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1991 (aged 66) Teaneck, New Jersey |
| Genres | Jazz, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Bill Doggett |
William Butler Jr., known as Billy Butler (December 15, 1924 – March 20, 1991) was an American soul jazz guitarist.
He was born in Philadelphia. He played with The Harlemaires, Tommy Flanagan, tenor saxophonist Floyd "Candy" Johnson, Houston Person, organist Harry "Doc" Bagby, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Smith, David "Fathead" Newman, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Bill Doggett, King Curtis, Sammy Price, William (Wild Bill) Davison, Dinah Washington, Panama Francis, Johnny Hodges, Norris Turney, Al Casey, Jackie Williams and others.
He also co-wrote, with Bill Doggett, the 1956 R&B hit "Honky Tonk". He was with the Doggett band from 1954 to 1964 and recorded many albums with the organist.
He is credited as the guitarist on Joey Dee and the Starliters' "Peppermint Twist, Parts 1 & 2" recorded in September 1961 at the Peppermint Lounge in New York City. Part 1 of the song went to the top of the Billboard pop charts in January 1962.
Butler died at home in Teaneck, New Jersey, in 1991.
With Gene Ammons
With Charles Brown
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