ARCADE FIRE’S frontman, Win Butler, is known for his indie-rock tunes.
The 42-year-old not only sings but is also multi-talented when it comes to playing instruments like the banjo.
Who is Win Butler?
Win Butler was born in Truckee, California, on April 14, 1980.
He is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist.
Butler comes from a long line of musically inclined family members. His maternal grandfather was the late jazz steel guitarist, Alvino Rey, while his maternal grandmother, Luise, was a member of The King Sisters.
His mother, Liza Rey, is also musically talented, while his father worked as a geologist for a Texas oil conglomerate.
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In 2000, Butler moved to Canada to attend McGill University where he received his bachelor’s in religious studies.
Three years into college, Arcade Fire, an alternative rock group, was formed by Butler and his soon-to-be wife, Régine Chassagne.
According to Britannica, the group’s original lineup included:
- Win’s brother, William Butler on synthesizer and percussion
- Richard Reed Parry on keyboard
- Tim Kingsbury on bass
However, on March 19, 2022, Butler’s brother, Will, announced via Twitter that he had left Arcade Fire, stating: “There was no acute reason beyond that I’ve changed — and the band has changed.”
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Is Win Butler married?
Butler is married to Régine Chassagne – a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Montreal, Canada.
The pair met at an art opening, according to Britannica, and tied the knot in 2003.
Butler and Chassagne share one son together, Edwin Farnham Butler IV, born in 2013.
Six years later, Butler was naturalized as a Canadian citizen.
What is Win Butler’s net worth?
Butler’s net worth is estimated to be nearly $8million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His wife’s fortune is slightly lower, at around $5million, the outlet reports.
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Both he and his wife are shareholders of the music streaming service, Tidal – a former Jay-Z invested streaming service.
Due to Butler’s height, he often participates in charity basketball games like the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.