Ronnie Butler
Ronnie Butler | |
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| Born | Prince Ronald Butler August 17, 1937 |
| Died | November 19, 2017 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
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| Years active | 1958–2017 |
| Style | Calypso, Rake-and-scrape |
| Children | 5, including Ron Butler Jr. |
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.