Joe Butler

Joe Butler
Butler in 2016
Born
Joseph Campbell Butler

(1941-09-16) September 16, 1941
OccupationsMusician, actor
WorksHair, Soon
SpouseKim Ablondi
ChildrenYancy Butler
Musical career
GenresRock, psychedelic rock, pop
InstrumentsDrums, vocals, autoharp, acoustic guitar, percussion
Years active1964–present
Member ofThe Lovin' Spoonful

Joseph Campbell Butler (born September 16, 1941) is an American drummer, singer and actor. He is best known as a member of folk-rock band The Lovin' Spoonful, where he was drummer and later lead vocalist; the group had seven top 10 hits between 1965 and 1966. Outside of his work in music, he is a theater and television actor best known for the musicals Soon and Hair.