This article will answer every question you have about Win Butler. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Win do for a living?
- Who are Win’s parents and siblings?
- What are Win’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Win married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Win have any children?
- Where is Win now?
- How tall is Win?
- How much money does Win earn?
- What is Win’s net worth?
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Who is Win Butler?
Edwin Farnham Butler III abbreviated as Win Butler is a well-known American-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist. Win is one of the co-founders of Montreal-based indie rock band Arcade Fire, as is his wife.
How Old Is Win Butler?
He is 42 years old as of May 2022, having been born on April 14, 1980, in Truckee, California, U.S. Win shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Chris Wood, Abby Franke, Brady Potter, Abigail Breslin, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and many more.
Win Butler Family
Who are Win Butler’s Parents?
He was born to Edwin Farnham Butler II (Father) and worked as a geologist for oil conglomerate Halliburton. And Liza Rey (Mother was born on May 13, 1947) is a singer and harpist.
Does Win Butler have Siblings?
He has a younger brother by the name of Will Butler born on October 6, 1982. His brother is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who is known as a former member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire.
Win Butler Education
He received his high school education at Phillips Exeter Academy. While in high school, he played varsity basketball and club softball, moreover, he performed with several student bands. After graduating from high school, he studied photography and creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College but left after a year. He then moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada to attend McGill University. In 2004, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in religious studies.
Win Butler Marital Status
He is married to the love of his life Regine Chassagne born on August 19, 1976. His wife is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist, she is also a founding member of the band Arcade Fire. Win met his wife while attending McGill University. They married in 2003.
Win Butler Kids
He and his wife Regine, have one kid. A son by the name of Edwin Farnham Butler IV was born on April 21, 2013.
Win Butler Career
He participated in the 2005 UNICEF benefit project “Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? along with her wife. Moreover, he and his wife collaborated on the music for the Richard Kelly film The Box. In late 2003, he joined Arcade Fire when multi-instrumentalist Brendan Reed quit onstage during a show. First, he appeared on Arcade Fire’s debut album 2004’s Funeral. Since then, he has contributed to every album including the band’s upcoming studio LP WE.
However, he does not appear in the music video for Arcade Fire’s new lead single “The lightning, II” neither does longtime multi-instrumentalist, Richard Reed Parry.LCD Soundsystem on April 2, 2011, played its last concert before its disbandment. Moreover, Arcade Fire performed with them during the song “North American Scum”. At the time of the introduction of the song, James Murphy stumbled and therefore Win shouted out “shut up and play the hits!.
Career Continuation
In response, Murphy said “ladies and gentlemen for our live record entitled ‘Shut Up and Play the Hits”, Win’ scry later became the title of the well-received documentary of the concert. Win in September 2011, plated in a charity basketball tournament in Toronto, Ontario, Canada known as “Rock The Court”. Several other athletes and celebrities performed including; Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs. Besides collaborating with the Arcade Fire, he has released solo debut studio albums, including; Policy (2015), Friday Night (2016), and Generations (2020).
Moreover, he has also written songs for David Adjmi’s 2021 Broadway play Stereophonic. Besides recording and singing with the Arcade Fire, he also works as a DJ using the stage name Windows 98, mixing tunes and effects for large events and sometimes as the opening act for Arcade Fire. He and his wife in March 2015, attended the launch of the music streaming service Tidal. In addition, they revealed themselves along with other notable artists as shareholders in the company.
Win Butler Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 4inches (1.94m) and an unknown weight.
Win Butler Salary and Net Worth
His salary is not dated on the internet but he has a net worth of $8 million.
