Bernard Butler
Bernard Butler | |
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Butler performing live in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bernard Joseph Butler |
| Born | 1 May 1970 Stamford Hill, London, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Britpop, glam rock, folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, vocals, bass, violin |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Member of | McAlmont & Butler |
| Formerly of | Suede, The Tears |
Bernard Joseph Butler (born 1 May 1970) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He has been hailed by some critics as the greatest guitarist of his generation; BBC journalist Mark Savage called him "one of Britain's most original and influential guitarists". He was voted the 24th greatest guitarist of the last 30 years in a national 2010 BBC poll and is often seen performing with a 1961 cherry red Gibson ES-355 TD SV (Stereo Varitone) with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece.