Ronnie Butler

Ronnie Butler
Born
Prince Ronald Butler

(1937-08-17)August 17, 1937
DiedNovember 19, 2017(2017-11-19) (aged 80)
NationalityBahamian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • entertainer
Years active1958–2017
StyleCalypso, Rake-and-scrape
Children5, including Ron Butler Jr.

Prince Ronald Butler Sr., MBE (August 17, 1937 – November 19, 2017)[1] 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.[2]

  1. ^ Adderly, Morgan (November 30, 2017). "Remembering Ronnie Butler". The Tribune. Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Moss, Shavaughn (October 31, 2014). "'Godfather of Bahamian music' honored". The Nassau Guardian. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

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