Rosemary Butler

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Rosemary Butler began her career playing bass and singing in the heavy rock band Birtha who released 2 albums for Dunhill. After they split in 1973 she became a popular back-up singer in the late 70's and early 80's. Her vocals were featured on Bonnie Raitt's album, Sweet Forgiveness, on songs "Gamblin Man", "Runaway", "Sweet Forgiveness", and "Two Lives." Sang back-up for Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, and Rosanne Cash among others. Release a solo album, Rose in 1983, which did not do well enough to make her into a solo star.