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Ronnie Butler

1937 – 2017

Bahamian singer

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About Ronnie Butler

Lived 1937 – 2017 (aged 80). Ronnie Butler was a singer.

Prince Ronald Butler Sr., MBE (August 17, 1937 – November 19, 2017) was a Bahamian calypso and rake-and-scrape entertainer and singer. Butler was often referred to as "The Godfather of Bahamian Music" and his career spanned more than five decades.

Career Butler began his career in music at the age of 16. He performed in Bahamian local nights spots such as Ronnie's Rebel Room, the Rum Key, Big Bamboo, the Trade Winds Lounge, and Nassau Beach Hotel and has toured throughout Europe, South America and North America. Among his popular hits are songs "Burma Road", "Crow Calypso" and "Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number".

Family Butler was the father of five children, one of which being actor Ron Butler Jr. He was also a grandfather to six grandchildren and a great grandfather to two great grandchildren.

In popular culture Butler's single, "Married Man", was featured in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too?", which was shot in The Bahamas.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
The Bahamas
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ronnie Butler?

Bahamian singer

When was Ronnie Butler born?

Ronnie Butler was born on 17 August 1937.

When did Ronnie Butler die?

Ronnie Butler died on 19 November 2017.

What was Ronnie Butler's occupation?

Ronnie Butler was a singer.

What nationality was Ronnie Butler?

Ronnie Butler's recorded nationality: The Bahamas.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ronnie Butler

· Wikidata: Q7365824

· DBpedia: Ronnie Butler

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