Lester Butler (November 12, 1959 – May 9, 1998)[1] was an American blues harmonica player and singer.
He achieved fame as the singer and harmonica player for the Los Angeles, California, blues rock band, the Red Devils Butler was born in the U.S. state of Virginia.
[1] In June 1992, the Red Devils recorded 13 tracks (and numerous alternate takes) with Mick Jagger, again produced by Rubin.
Though not issued at the time, one song, "Checkin' Up on My Baby", was officially released in 2007 on The Very Best of Mick Jagger.
[3] After the breakup of the Red Devils, Butler fronted the band, 13, releasing one self-titled album on Hightone Records in 1997.