Biography ronnie butler
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Posted on 20 November 2017. by Jones Bahamas
Legendary Bahamian artist Ronnie Butler, the man who many believe had the biggest impact not only on Bahamian music, but culture in the country’s history, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 80.
Biography ronnie butler
The famed entertainer died at his home on Saint Albans Drive in Nassau, surrounded by family and friends
Butler commonly referred to as “The Godfather of Bahamian Music,” had a career spanning over six decades and some fifteen albums entertaining millions all over the world in audiences such as France, Germany, Austria and Belgium.
Ronnie Butler was born August 17th 1937 in Nassau, Bahamas.
He attended the Eastern Senior School, which he left in the 6th grade when he was only 13 years old to work and help his family with expenses.
He first got into music at 17, after he was inspired by his neighbour who played the Hawaiian guitar and was drawn to the sounds.
This ultimately led to him forming a musi