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# Paul Butterfield

(1942–1987)   Harmonicist   United States

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Paul Butterfield was a harmonicist from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Paul Butterfield

Born December 17, 1942

Died May 4, 1987

Nationality United States

Profession Harmonicist

## About Paul Butterfield

Paul Vaughn Butterfield was an American blues harmonica player, singer, and bandleader. After early training as a classical flautist, he developed an interest in blues harmonica. He explored the blues scene in his native Chicago, where he met Muddy Waters and other blues greats, who provided encouragement and opportunities for him to join in jam sessions. He soon began performing with fellow blues enthusiasts Nick Gravenites and Elvin Bishop.

##  Quotes by Paul Butterfield

> [A lot of people relate me to the blues but I don't think it's a hindrance at this point. I've been doing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-butterfield/a-lot-of-people-relate-me-to-the-blues-but-i-don-t-think-it-s-a/)

Paul Butterfield

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/265/paul-butterfield-68106_accepted_a-lot-of-people-relate-me-to-the-blues-b_1884316.png)

> [I guess if you stay around long enough, they can't get rid of you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-butterfield/i-guess-if-you-stay-around-long-enough-they-can-t-get-rid-of-you/)

Paul Butterfield

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b3/paul-butterfield-68106_around_i-guess-if-you-stay-around-long-enough-t_2375839.png)

> [They want to create rather than decimate.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-butterfield/they-want-to-create-rather-than-decimate/)

Paul Butterfield

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cc/paul-butterfield-68106_create_they-want-to-create-rather-than-decimate_2423257.png)

> [I think I'm better than all the people who are trying to reform me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-butterfield/i-think-i-m-better-than-all-the-people-who-are-trying-to-reform-me/)

Paul Butterfield

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3ae/paul-butterfield-68106_better_i-think-i-m-better-than-all-the-people-w_3093756.png)

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