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| Tim Butler | |
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 Butler performing live with the Psychedelic Furs in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Timothy George Butler |
| Born | (1958-12-07) 7 December 1958 (age 66) Teddington, Middlesex, England |
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| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Member of | The Psychedelic Furs |
| Formerly of | Love Spit Love |
Timothy George Butler (born 7 December 1958) is an English musician and songwriter. He is the bassist, and co-founder of the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs. His brother Richard Butler and himself founded the band. He is also the youngest of three brothers.
Richard, the eldest, is the lead vocalist of the Psychedelic Furs. Both brothers were also founding members of the alternative rock band, Love Spit Love.
Butler was born in Teddington, Middlesex, England and lives in Liberty, Kentucky with his wife Robyn Wesley Butler and their children. She was a fan since the Psychedelic Furs' third studio album Forever Now (1982).
References
- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The Great Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 1-84195-335-0.
- "Boomslang: Psychedelic Furs bassist reflects from his Kentucky home". Kentucky.com.
External links
- The Psychedelic Furs: The Feel Is Everything
- Tim Butler at AllMusic
- Tim Butler discography at Discogs
- Tim Butler at IMDb
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