Tim Butler

  

Bassist (1977-present)

From "Midnight To Midnight" tour program:

Date and Place of Birth
12/7/58, Teddington, Middx


Favourite Colour, Number and Vice
Red, 22, Black & Decker


Favourite Food and Favourite Drink
Indian, Red Wine


Favourite Film and/or Director
The Thing - John Carpenter


Favourite Book and/or Author
Steven King


Most Memorable Occasion
My Wedding


Whats the Worst Job You've Ever Had
Groom


Favourite Artist and/or Work of Art
Warhol


Favourite Club
Riviera Club, Chicago


Favorite Single and Album
Rock and Roll - Lou Reed, Velvet Underground and Nico 


First Record You Ever Bought
For Your Pleasure - Roxy Music


Last Record You Bought
Listen Like Thieves - INXS


Favourite Musician
Lou Reed


Favourite Songwriter
Lou Reed


Favourite Guitar Solo of All Time
John Ashton on Heaven


Band You Would Least Like to Be in
The Smiths


Best and Worst Gig Ever Seen
John Cale at the Guildford Civic Hall. (Best)


Favourite Actor and Actress
Robert De Niro, Rita Hayworth


Played on:
Other credits:
Fun Facts:
  • He tried to form his own band “Feed” in the late 90s but fizzled before they could record an album
  • He got an Ohio based band called “The Toll” signed to a major label
  • Also produced for another Ohio band: “Figure Ground”
  • He infamously stole a drink from David Bowie and told him that he couldn’t act
  • He thinks “Forever Now” is their best album