Lester butler biography
Lester Butler (November 12, – May 9, ) was an American blues harmonica player and singer.!
Lester Butler
Lester Butler | |
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| Born | (1959-11-12)November 12, 1959 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1998(1998-05-09) (aged 38) Los Angeles |
| Genres | Blues, roots rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
| Labels | Def American |
Musical artist
Lester Butler (November 12, 1959 – May 9, 1998)[1] was an American blues harmonica player and singer.
Butler began playing harmonica as a child, but began taking it seriously at age 13, when he befriended influential local guitarist Hollywood.
He achieved fame as the singer and harmonica player for the Los Angeles, California, blues rock band, the Red Devils
Biography
Butler was born in the U.S. state of Virginia. The Red Devils released one album, 1992's King King, which producer Rick Rubin released on his Def American record label.[1] In June 1992, the Red Devils recorded 13 tracks (and numerous alternate takes) with Mick Jagger, again produced by Rubin.
Though not issued at the time, one song, "Checkin' Up on My Baby", was officially released in 2007 on The Very Best of Mick Jagger.[2] T