Lester Butler
Lester Butler (born November 12, 1959 - May 10, 1998 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American blues harmonica player from Los Angeles. He became known as the singer and harp player in the band The Red Devils .
The Red Devils played as a band for Mick Jagger and Johnny Cash , but also for actor Bruce Willis when he went out into the music business. After the Red Devils broke up, Butler was the front man of the band "13 featuring Lester Butler", with whom he recorded a CD for Hightone.
In 1998, Butler died of a cocaine and heroin overdose.
Discography
- King King - The Red Devils
- 13 featuring Lester Butler - 13 featuring Lester Butler
Web links
- Lester Butler at Allmusic (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Butler, Lester |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 12, 1959 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 10, 1998 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California |