Billy Butler (3)

[b]Soul jazz guitarist[/b]

[b]NOTE: Not to be confused with [a=Jerry Butler]'s brother [a=Billy Butler], soul singer, songwriter, and also a guitarist[/b]

Born on 15.12.1925 in Philadelphia, PA

Died on 20.03.1991 in Teaneck, NJ

Co-wrote, with [a=Bill Doggett], the 1956 hit "Honky Tonk".

Primarily a session musician, played on many Prestige and Atlantic dates in 1960s and 70s.

Frequently worked alongside [a=Bernard Purdie], [a=Jerry Jemmott], [a=Cornell Dupree], [a=Eric Gale], and [a=Chuck Rainey].