Paul Butterfield

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Butterfield
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 17, 1942(1942-12-17)
Age	82
Date Of Death	1987-05-04
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Paul Butterfield Biography

Paul Butterfield is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on December 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The most well-known because of his involvement with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, this blues, rock soul and jazz fusion vocalist and harmonica player has released well-known albums as East-West, Keep On Moving, and The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw. In his second group Paul Butterfield’s Better Days, he released numerous recordings.

He was a good friend and musical collaborator with blues singer He was a friend and musical collaborator of fellow blues singer Maria Muldaur…

He was born to an Irish Catholic family in Chicago, Illinois. Later, he lived in Woodstock, New York with his wife Kathy and son Lee.

Paul Butterfield Net Worth

Paul Butterfield is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Butterfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his early days the musician was classical flautist, and was also a track star. In the early years of his professional career He studied in The University of Chicago.

The series of surgeries he underwent for peritonitis triggered the addiction of painkillers. Tragically, he died from an overdose of heroin at the age of 44.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Paul Butterfield Dating?

According to our records, Paul Butterfield married to Kathy Butterfield. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Butterfield’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Butterfield celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Paul Butterfield

1. Paul Butterfield was a blues singer and harmonica player.
2. He was born on December 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois.
3. Butterfield formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1963.
4. The band’s debut album was released in 1965 and included “Born in Chicago.”
5. Butterfield played at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
6. He collaborated with Mike Bloomfield on the album “East-West” (1966).
7. Butterfield performed at Woodstock in 1969.
8. He struggled with drug addiction throughout his career.
9. Butterfield died of a drug overdose on May 4, 1987.
10. His influence can be heard in many contemporary blues musicians’ work.

What happened to Paul Butterfield?

While still recording and performing, Butterfield died in 1987 at age 44 of an accidental drug overdose. Music critics have acknowledged his development of an original approach that places him among the best-known blues harp players.

Who played lead guitar with Paul Butterfield at Woodstock?

Rothchild persuaded Butterfield to bring a brilliant blues guitarist named Mike Bloomfield , who had been jamming with the group at Big John’s, into the band as a full member.

Did Paul Butterfield play the harmonica upside down?

One reason: Butterfield played the harmonica upside down, possibly because he was left-handed. Whatever the reason, his style wasn’t just motorized; he seemed to throw himself onto — and into — the instrument, blasting out single notes over chords and making for a pained, expressive wail all his own.

Who played in the Paul Butterfield band?

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was an American blues rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in the summer of 1963, the group originally featured eponymous vocalist and harmonicist Paul Butterfield, guitarist Elvin Bishop, bassist Jerome Arnold and drummer Sam Lay.

Who played guitar on Midnight at the Oasis?

Garrett also played trombone on two songs for Jerry Garcia’s second solo album, Compliments, released in 1974. He played the guitar solo on Maria Muldaur’s hit single “Midnight at the Oasis”, which reached number 6 on the Billboard chart in June 1974.