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Date Created: 2008-06-24
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Date Updated: 2024-06-26
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In 1987, Rhett Butler received his first guitar for Christmas. As his primary antidote against the pain and fear that he felt through his brother's bouts with cancer, Rhett retreated into the instrument. What blossomed was a fiery work ethic that is reflected in his mastery of multiple styles and his passionate performances.
Rhett was admitted to the prestigious jazz program at the University of North Texas in 1993. Early on, Rhett developed a trademark hammer-on style that allows him to play two guitars at once by fingering each of their fretboards, coaxing filigreed harmonies, and shimmering melodies without needing to strum.
Rhett has performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Joe Satriani, Al Di Meola, Larry Carlton and many other legends of instrumental music. He was inducted into the Buddy Magazine Texas Tornado Hall of Fame in 2018.
Rhett graduated from Texas A&M College of Medicine in 2021 and is currently a resident at Texas Tech University Medical Center..