After completing a period of service with the United States Army in Germany, Butler went on tour with the Fat Boys.

After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career and also formed the group Centory, which had several minor hits.

Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Butler started his music career as a drummer for a heavy metal band in his hometown.

After completing his service in the army he returned to the US but went back to Germany shortly thereafter to tour with the Fat Boys.

Münzing and Anzilotti then insisted on releasing "Rhythm Is a Dancer" as the second single, and it became the group's second major international hit.

[citation needed] After leaving Snap!, Butler pursued a solo career, releasing the album Make Way for the Maniac in 1993 on Polydor Records.

[6] He went on to form the band Centory in 1994, with Gary Carolla, Delgado (Kevin Estevez), and Alex Trime (Eddie Gibson).