John Butler (musician)
John Butler | |
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Butler performing in Perth, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | John Charles Wiltshire-Butler 1 April 1975 Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Blues rock, alternative rock, jam rock, Celtic rock, roots rock, funk rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, record label owner, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums, harmonica, didgeridoo, banjo, stomp box, ukulele |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Waterfront, Jarrah |
| Formerly of | John Butler Trio |
John Charles Wiltshire-Butler (born 1 April 1975), professionally known as John Butler, is an Australian singer, songwriter and music producer. He is best known for his time as the eponymous frontman of the John Butler Trio, a roots rock and jam rock band that formed in Fremantle, Western Australia, in 1998.
The John Butler Trio recorded five studio albums, including three that reached number one on the Australian charts: Sunrise Over Sea, Grand National and April Uprising. His recordings and live performances have met with critical praise and received awards from the Australian Performing Right Association and the Australian Recording Industry Association.
Butler was born in the United States and moved to Australia at an early age. He began playing the guitar at the age of 16. In 2002, along with several partners, formed the Jarrah record label. He is also the co-founder of The JB Seed, a grant program that seeks to improve artistic diversity in Australia.