Date of Birth: July 17, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Geezer Butler, born Terence Michael Joseph Butler on July 17, 1949, in Birmingham, England, is best known as the bassist and primary lyricist for the iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Butler’s innovative bass playing and dark, thought-provoking lyrics have cemented his place in rock history. He grew up in a working-class family and found solace in music during his teenage years, initially playing rhythm guitar before switching to bass. Butler co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 alongside Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward. The band pioneered the heavy metal genre with their eponymous debut album in 1970 and went on to achieve global fame with classic albums such as “Paranoid,” “Master of Reality,” and “Vol. 4.” Throughout his career, Butler has also been involved in various other musical projects, including his solo work and collaborations with bands like Heaven & Hell and G//Z/R. His contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base.
5 Interesting Facts about Geezer Butler
1. Geezer Butler is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist.
2. He was one of the first bassists to use a wah-wah pedal in heavy metal music.
3. Butler wrote the majority of the lyrics for Black Sabbath’s early albums, including the classic “War Pigs.”
4. He has been married to Gloria Butler, who also manages his solo career, since 1984.
5. Butler’s stage name “Geezer” is a British slang term for a man and a nickname he picked up during his youth.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Geezer Butler
1. “If you listen to the lyrics, they’re about the dangers of the occult; it’s not something I want to do. I don’t want to go to Hell and I don’t want people to go to Hell.”
2. “I always loved the music and wanted to be a part of it, but I never imagined that it would become my whole life.”
3. “The best thing about Black Sabbath is that we never tried to conform to any norms or trends. We did our own thing.”
4. “I think the music business is a load of crap. I’m in it because I love music.”
5. “We never set out to be a ‘heavy metal’ band; we just played what we liked to play.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Geezer Butler’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.
Children
Geezer Butler has three children: Biff Butler, James Butler, and Terrance Butler.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Geezer Butler Website](http://www.geezerbutler.com
2. [Geezer Butler on Black Sabbath Official Website](https://www.blacksabbath.com
3. [Geezer Butler IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0125093/
