Roy Butin

Roy Hunter Butin (October 30, 1876, in Logan, Ohio – August 16, 1943, in Long Beach, California) was an American recording artist in the early 20th century, known for his playing of the harp guitar.

[1] From at least 1906 to 1916, he performed as one half of The Olivotti Troubadours with Michael Banner.

[1] Artists he recorded with also included Samuel Siegel, Valentine Abt, and W. Eugene Page.

[1] Contrary to popular belief, he was not part of the Ossman-Dudley Trio, which featured Vess Ossman on banjo, Audley Dudley on mandolin and George Dudley on harp guitar.

His second marriage was to an actress, Elsie Clare Sanford, in September 1912.