Geezer Butler

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Full Name
Terence Michael Joseph Butler
Born
July 17th, 1949
Height
5ft 8in
Hometown
Aston, Birmingham, England
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Gloria Butler
Family
Geezer Butler was born to Irish Catholic parents in Aston, Birmingham, England, where he grew up in a large working-class family with six siblings. His upbringing and interest in literature, religion and social issues heavily influenced his songwriting. Butler has been married to Gloria Butler for many years. The couple have no children and have generally kept their private life out of the public spotlight.
Years Active
1967–present
Bands
Rare Breed, Polka Tulk Blues Band, Earth, Black Sabbath, GZR, Heaven & Hell
Top Tracks
'War Pigs', 'Paranoid', 'Iron Man', 'Children of the Grave', 'Heaven and Hell'
Top Albums
'Paranoid', 'Master of Reality', 'Black Sabbath', 'Heaven and Hell', 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'
Records Sold
More than 75 million worldwide (with Black Sabbath)
Number Ones
'13'
Fun Facts
Geezer Butler wrote the lyrics to many of Black Sabbath's greatest songs, including 'War Pigs', 'Paranoid' and 'Iron Man'. ### Before becoming the band's bassist, Butler initially intended to play rhythm guitar. ### Butler published his acclaimed autobiography, Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath—and Beyond, in 2023.
Related Artists
Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy

Geezer Butler is an English musician, songwriter and author best known as the bassist, primary lyricist and co-founder of Black Sabbath. Widely regarded as one of the most influential bassists in heavy metal history, Butler played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s dark, heavy sound while writing many of its iconic lyrics. His fascination with literature, religion and the occult helped define classics including ‘Paranoid’, ‘War Pigs’, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Children of the Grave’. In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Butler has performed with bands including GZR and Heaven & Hell while pursuing a successful solo career. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath in 2006, Butler remains one of heavy metal’s most respected musicians.

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Geezer Butler is an English musician, songwriter and author best known as the bassist, primary lyricist and co-founder of Black Sabbath.
Geezer Butler wrote the lyrics for many Black Sabbath classics, including 'War Pigs', 'Iron Man', 'Paranoid', 'Children of the Grave' and 'Heaven and Hell'.
Geezer Butler has performed with Rare Breed, Polka Tulk Blues Band, Earth, Black Sabbath, GZR and Heaven & Hell.
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