Tim Butler

For the 19th century British sculptor, see Timothy Butler (sculptor). For the Illinois politician, see Tim Butler (politician).

Timothy George Butler (born 7 December 1958) is an English musician and songwriter. He is the bassist, and co-founder of the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs. His brother Richard Butler and himself founded the band. ^[1] He is also the youngest of three brothers.

Brothers Tim Butler (R) and Richard Butler perform with the Psychedelic Furs on September 29, 2024.

Tim Butler
Butler performing live with the Psychedelic Furs in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Timothy George Butler
Born	(1958-12-07) 7 December 1958 (age 66) Teddington, Middlesex, England
Genres	Alternative rock post-punk new wave post-grunge
Occupations	Musician songwriter
Instrument	Bass guitar
Years active	1977–present
Member of	The Psychedelic Furs
Formerly of	Love Spit Love

Richard, the eldest, is the lead vocalist of the Psychedelic Furs. Both brothers were also founding members of the alternative rock band, Love Spit Love.^[1]

Butler was born in Teddington, Middlesex, England and lives in Liberty, Kentucky with his wife Robyn Wesley Butler and their children. She was a fan since the Psychedelic Furs' third studio album Forever Now (1982).^[2]