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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Joe Butler
| name = Joe Butler
| image = Joe Butler and the Lovin Spoonful 2011.jpg
| image = Joe Butler, 1967.png
| caption = Butler with The Lovin' Spoonful, Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 13, 2011
| caption = Butler in 1967
| landscape = Yes
| birth_name = Joseph Campbell Butler
| birth_name = Joseph Campbell Butler
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1941|09|16}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1941|09|16}}
| birth_place = [[Long Island, New York]], [[United States]]
| birth_place = [[Long Island, New York]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| occupation = Musician, Actor
| occupation = Musician
| spouse = Leslie Vega (m.1967-?)<br>Kim Ablondi (m.?-)
| spouse = Kim Ablondi
| children = [[Yancy Butler]]
| instrument = Drums, vocals, [[autoharp]]
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| instrument = Vocals, [[drums]], [[autoharp]], [[percussion]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[psychedelic rock]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[psychedelic rock]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| occupation = Musician, actor
| years_active = 1964–present
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| current_member_of = [[The Lovin' Spoonful]]
| years_active = 1964 – present
| label = [[Kama Sutra Records|Kama Sutra]]
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| associated_acts = [[The Lovin' Spoonful]]
}}
}}
}}


'''Joseph Campbell Butler''' (born September 16, 1941) is an American drummer and stage actor. He was a founding member of [[The Lovin' Spoonful]], who had seven top 10 hits between 1965 and 1966.<ref>{{cite news |title=Names |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/freep/access/1815427071.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+24,+2003&author=&pub=Detroit+Free+Press&desc=NAMES+%26+FACES&pqatl=google |quote=... protection relating to her father Joseph Butler the drummer for the 1960s. band Lovin Spoonful While in custody on that charge Butler headbutted a ... |work=[[Detroit Free Press]] |date=January 24, 2003 |access-date=2010-10-28 }}</ref>
'''Joseph Campbell Butler''' (born September 16, 1941) is an American drummer, singer and actor. He is a member of [[the Lovin' Spoonful]], who had seven top 10 hits between 1965 and 1966.<ref>{{cite news |title=Names |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/freep/access/1815427071.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+24,+2003&author=&pub=Detroit+Free+Press&desc=NAMES+%26+FACES&pqatl=google |quote=... protection relating to her father Joseph Butler the drummer for the 1960s. band Lovin Spoonful While in custody on that charge Butler headbutted a ... |work=[[Detroit Free Press]] |date=January 24, 2003 |access-date=2010-10-28 }}</ref> Butler would replace the bands original drummer Jan Carl and would occasionally sing lead vocals. After John Sebastian left the band in 1968 he took over full lead vocal duties. He would sing fully on their album [[Revelation: Revolution '69]]. After the album the band would break up. In 1991 the band would resume touring were Butler would tour singing and playing autoharp.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Joe Butler was born on September 16, 1941, in [[Long Island]], New York. He began playing drums at age 10 and started playing professionally at 13. Butler was in the Air Force until 1963. While in the air force, he met Lovin’ Spoonful member [[Steve Boone]] and his brother Skip, and formed a rock trio.<!-- http://www.die-augenweide.de/spoon/story/joe_bio.htm -->
Joe Butler was born on September 16, 1941, in [[Long Island]], New York. He began playing drums at age 10 and started playing professionally at 13.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Gary James' Interview With Joe Butler of The Lovin' Spoonful |url=http://www.classicbands.com/LovinSpoonfulJoeButlerInterview.html |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.classicbands.com}}</ref> Butler was in the Air Force until 1963. While in the air force, he met [[Steve Boone]] and his brother Skip. Butler, Skip and Steve would form a group called The Kingsmen (not to be confused with another [[The Kingsmen|band]] also with the same name).<ref name=":0" /><!-- http://www.die-augenweide.de/spoon/story/joe_bio.htm -->


==Career==
== Career ==


=== Music ===
=== The Lovin' Spoonful ===
He was a principal member of the [[pop rock]] band [[The Lovin' Spoonful]], founded by [[John Sebastian]] and [[Zal Yanovsky]] in 1965. Drummer Jan Carl was replaced by Joe after their first gig at the Night Owl in [[Greenwich Village]]. Eventually, Steve Boone joined the group and they later signed with [[Kama Sutra Records]].
{{Main articles|The Lovin' Spoonful}}[[File:Joe Butler and the Lovin Spoonful 2011.jpg|thumb|Joe Butler and the Lovin Spoonful 2011|left|169x169px]]Butler was a principal member of the [[pop rock]] band [[the Lovin' Spoonful]], founded by [[John Sebastian]] and [[Zal Yanovsky]] in 1965. Drummer Jan Carl was replaced by Joe after their first gig at the Night Owl in [[Greenwich Village]]. Eventually, Steve Boone joined the group and they later signed with [[Kama Sutra Records]]. The Lovin' Spoonful's most well known hits are "[[Do You Believe in Magic (song)|Do You Believe in Magic]]", "[[Summer in the City (song)|Summer In The City]]" and "[[Darling Be Home Soon]]".
[[File:Lovin Spoonful 1965.jpg|thumb|Butler (second from top) with the Spoonful in 1965. From left: [[Zal Yanovsky]], Butler, [[John Sebastian]], [[Steve Boone]].|left]]
The Lovin' Spoonful's most well known hits are [[Do You Believe in Magic (song)|Do You Believe in Magic]], [[Summer in the City (song)|Summer In The City]] and [[Darlin' Be Home Soon]]. Butler was given the lead vocals on the songs "You Baby", "Full Measure", Never Going Back", "Only Pretty, What A Pity" and "Me About You", while he was with the Spoonful. After Sebastian left the band, Butler became the lead vocalist for their last album, ''[[Revelation: Revolution '69]].'' However, the album was a complete flop – most likely because of the absence of Sebastian – which lead to the band's dissolution only months later.


While with the Lovin' Spoonful, Butler was given the lead vocals on the songs "[[Do You Believe in Magic (album)|You Baby]]", "[[Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful|Full Measure]]", "[[Revelation: Revolution '69|Never Going Back]]", "[[Everything Playing|Only Pretty, What A Pity]]" and "Me About You".
Joe was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] as a member of the Lovin' Spoonful in 2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lovin' Spoonful {{!}} Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/lovin-spoonful |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=www.rockhall.com}}</ref> and performed with the original line-up for the last time, as Yanovsky passed away two years later.

[[File:Lovin spoonful-cropped 9356.JPG|thumb|The Lovin’ Spoonful performing in [[Orlando, Florida]] in February 2008. From left: Butler, [[Steve Boone]], and [[Jerry Yester]].]]
After Sebastian left the band, Butler became the lead vocalist for their last album, ''[[Revelation: Revolution '69]]''.
Since its reforming in 1991, Joe has continued to perform with founding member [[Steve Boone]] in [[The Lovin' Spoonful]], and has retained his position as lead vocalist. He also plays the guitar, autoharp and percussion instruments.

Butler was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] as a member of the Lovin' Spoonful in 2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lovin' Spoonful {{!}} Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/lovin-spoonful |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=www.rockhall.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Joe Butler & Steve Boone – The Lovin' Spoonful |url=https://www.limusichalloffame.org/inductees/joe-butler-steve-boone-the-lovin-spoonful/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame |language=en-US}}</ref> and performed with the original line-up for the last time. Since its reforming in 1991, Joe has continued to perform with founding member Steve Boone in and has retained his position as lead vocalist. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Butler Biography lyrics |url=http://www.die-augenweide.de/spoon/story/joe_bio.htm |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.die-augenweide.de}}</ref>He also plays the guitar, autoharp and percussion instruments.

In 2020 he would reunite on stage with John Sebastian and Steve Boone, singing the Spoonful's hits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=2020-03-01 |title=See Lovin' Spoonful Members Reunite Onstage for First Time in 20 Years |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lovin-spoonful-reunite-benefit-concert-960233/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Acting ===
=== Acting ===
He also was in the 1971 rock opera ''[[Soon (musical)|Soon]]''. Butler currently plays with several musical ensembles. He replaced the author [[James Rado]], in the leading role of Claude, joining the original Broadway cast of [[Hair (musical)|Hair]]. Butler created the role of Alaska Wolf Joe for the off-Broadway production of the Brecht-Weill social opera [[Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny|The Rise and Fall of Mahogonny]]. Butler is a founding member of the [[Circle Theatre Company]]. Alongside award-winning and renowned director [[Marshall W. Mason]] and Pulitzer prize winning playwright [[Lanford Wilson]], Joe has wrote and directed numerous projects.
He also was in the 1971 rock opera ''[[Soon (musical)|Soon]]''. Butler currently plays with several musical ensembles. He replaced the author [[James Rado]] in the leading role of Claude, joining the original Broadway cast of ''[[Hair (musical)|Hair]]''.<ref name=":1" /> Butler created the role of Alaska Wolf Joe for the off-Broadway production of the Brecht-Weill social opera the ''[[Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny]]''.
Butler is a founding member of the [[Circle Theatre Company]]. Alongside award-winning and renowned director [[Marshall W. Mason]] and Pulitzer prize winning playwright [[Lanford Wilson]], Butler has written and directed numerous projects.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Butler was married to Leslie Vega on September 2, 1967. He subsequently married Kim Ablondi. His daughter from his first marriage is actress [[Yancy Butler]], star of the 1992 televisions series ''[[Mann & Machine]]'' and the 1993 series ''[[South Beach (1993 TV series)|South Beach]]'', as well as films ''[[Hard Target]]'' and ''[[Drop Zone (film)|Drop Zone]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stunts |first=Women In |date=2016-04-22 |title=Yancy Butler |url=https://www.womeninstunts.com/yancy-butler/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=Women In Stunts |language=en-US}}</ref>
Butler was previously married to Leslie Vega, whom he married on September 2, 1967, and is currently married to Kim Abondi.

His daughter from his first marriage is actress [[Yancy Butler]], star of TV series' [[Mann and Machine]] and South Beach and films [[Hard Target]] and [[Drop Zone (film)|Drop Zone]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yancy Butler |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000319/ |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=IMDb}}</ref> He currently resides in the [[Greenwich Village]] neighbourhood of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].

==Discography==
{{Main articles|The Lovin' Spoonful discography}}


==References==
==References==
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For other people named Joe Butler, see Joe Butler (disambiguation).

Joe Butler
Butler in 1967
Butler in 1967
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Campbell Butler
Born (1941-09-16) September 16, 1941 (age 82)
Long Island, New York, U.S.
GenresRock, psychedelic rock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals, autoharp
Years active1964–present
Member ofThe Lovin' Spoonful
Spouse(s)Kim Ablondi

Joseph Campbell Butler (born September 16, 1941) is an American drummer, singer and actor. He is a member of the Lovin' Spoonful, who had seven top 10 hits between 1965 and 1966.[1] Butler would replace the bands original drummer Jan Carl and would occasionally sing lead vocals. After John Sebastian left the band in 1968 he took over full lead vocal duties. He would sing fully on their album Revelation: Revolution '69. After the album the band would break up. In 1991 the band would resume touring were Butler would tour singing and playing autoharp.

Early life

Joe Butler was born on September 16, 1941, in Long Island, New York. He began playing drums at age 10 and started playing professionally at 13.[2] Butler was in the Air Force until 1963. While in the air force, he met Steve Boone and his brother Skip. Butler, Skip and Steve would form a group called The Kingsmen (not to be confused with another band also with the same name).[2]

Career

The Lovin' Spoonful

Main article: The Lovin' Spoonful
Joe Butler and the Lovin Spoonful 2011

Butler was a principal member of the pop rock band the Lovin' Spoonful, founded by John Sebastian and Zal Yanovsky in 1965. Drummer Jan Carl was replaced by Joe after their first gig at the Night Owl in Greenwich Village. Eventually, Steve Boone joined the group and they later signed with Kama Sutra Records. The Lovin' Spoonful's most well known hits are "Do You Believe in Magic", "Summer In The City" and "Darling Be Home Soon".

While with the Lovin' Spoonful, Butler was given the lead vocals on the songs "You Baby", "Full Measure", "Never Going Back", "Only Pretty, What A Pity" and "Me About You".

After Sebastian left the band, Butler became the lead vocalist for their last album, Revelation: Revolution '69.

Butler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Lovin' Spoonful in 2000[3][4] and performed with the original line-up for the last time. Since its reforming in 1991, Joe has continued to perform with founding member Steve Boone in and has retained his position as lead vocalist. [5]He also plays the guitar, autoharp and percussion instruments.

In 2020 he would reunite on stage with John Sebastian and Steve Boone, singing the Spoonful's hits.[6]

Acting

He also was in the 1971 rock opera Soon. Butler currently plays with several musical ensembles. He replaced the author James Rado in the leading role of Claude, joining the original Broadway cast of Hair.[4] Butler created the role of Alaska Wolf Joe for the off-Broadway production of the Brecht-Weill social opera the Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny.

Butler is a founding member of the Circle Theatre Company. Alongside award-winning and renowned director Marshall W. Mason and Pulitzer prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson, Butler has written and directed numerous projects.

Personal life

Butler was married to Leslie Vega on September 2, 1967. He subsequently married Kim Ablondi. His daughter from his first marriage is actress Yancy Butler, star of the 1992 televisions series Mann & Machine and the 1993 series South Beach, as well as films Hard Target and Drop Zone.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Names". Detroit Free Press. January 24, 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2010. ... protection relating to her father Joseph Butler the drummer for the 1960s. band Lovin Spoonful While in custody on that charge Butler headbutted a ...
  2. ^ a b "Gary James' Interview With Joe Butler of The Lovin' Spoonful". www.classicbands.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Lovin' Spoonful | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". www.rockhall.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Joe Butler & Steve Boone – The Lovin' Spoonful". Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Joe Butler Biography lyrics". www.die-augenweide.de. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (March 1, 2020). "See Lovin' Spoonful Members Reunite Onstage for First Time in 20 Years". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Stunts, Women In (April 22, 2016). "Yancy Butler". Women In Stunts. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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