Will Butler
American musician and composer
Born
October 6th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A musician and composer involved with the band Arcade Fire, contributed to multiple albums, including "Funeral" and "The Suburbs." Also pursued a solo career with the release of the album "Policy". Known for energetic live performances and eclectic musical style, incorporating various genres and instrumentation. Actively engaged in compositional work for theatre productions and film scores.
Played in the band Arcade Fire
Released solo album "Policy"
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