About Dean Butterworth
Born 1966. Dean Butterworth is a British and American drummer.
Dean Butterworth (born 26 September 1976) is an English musician based in the United States. He was originally the drummer for Morrissey before joining Good Charlotte in 2005. Since 2016, he has also been the drummer for Sugar Ray. He left Good Charlotte in 2025.
He moved to the United States at the age of six and began learning to play the drums at thirteen.
He also recorded in the studio for Lies for the Liars, an album by the post-hardcore band The Used, although he was only in the studio.
Discography With Ben Harper
The Will to Live (1997) Burn to Shine (1999)
With Morrissey You Are The Quarry (2004)
With Good Charlotte
Good Morning Revival (2007) Greatest Remixes (2008) Cardiology (2010) Youth Authority (2016) Generation Rx (2018)
With The Used
Lies for the Liars (2007) Shallow Believer (Only tracks 1–3, 5, 7–8, and 10–11) (2008)
Cute Is What We Aim For Rotation (2008)
Sugar Ray Little Yachty (2019)
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Who is Dean Butterworth?
English drummer
When was Dean Butterworth born?
Dean Butterworth was born on 26 September 1966 in Rochdale.
What is Dean Butterworth's occupation?
Dean Butterworth is a drummer.
What nationality is Dean Butterworth?
Dean Butterworth is British and American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Dean Butterworth
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