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Feb 23, 2017 · The Lovin’ Spoonful burned brighter than most bands in the ’60s—perhaps too bright for its own good. But the singing drummer who made a habit of beating the odds, in an era when studio cats regularly ghost-drummed on major productions, continues to keep the candle lit.
Joe Butler was the drummer of the Lovin' Spoonful, and he still performs with a version of them to this day.
The Lovin’ Spoonful was founded in the early 1960s, with its roots in the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the day. When producer Eric Jacobson suggested that drummer-vocalist Joe Butler and bassist Steve Boone hook up with John Sebastian and Zal Yanovsky, The Lovin’ Spoonful was born. Their hits include “Do You Believe In […]
Aug 9, 2018 · A mix session for “Summer in the City.” Mark Sebastian, center, was 15 at the time. From rear left: Erik Jacobsen, the producer, Joe Butler, the drummer, and John Sebastian.
Jan 27, 2017 · Joe Butler’s story is an interesting one. After the demise of the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1969, he focused much of his energy in the theater, initially by playing the lead role of Claude in the Broadway production of Hair. He became a founding member of the Circle Theatre Company, and passed on his passion for drama to his daughter, the ...
Feb 21, 2020 · Sebastian and former bandmates Joe Butler and Steve Boone last performed together at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2000. On February 29th, ...
Joe Butler (18 May 1866 - 1 January 1941) was an African American boxer who was the colored middleweight champion of the world in the Gay Nineties. Born in Paoli, Pennsylvania , the 6′ 0½″ Butler fought out of Philadelphia during his career.
