Billy Butler (3)

Soul jazz guitarist NOTE: Not to be confused with Jerry Butler's brother Billy Butler, soul singer, songwriter, and also a guitarist Born on 15.12.1925 in Philadelphia, PA Died on 20.03.1991 in Teaneck, NJ Co-wrote, with 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 Bernard Purdie, Jerry Jemmott, Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale, and Chuck Rainey.