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Jason Aalon Butler
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| Birth name | Jason Aalon Alexander Butler |
| Born | July 17, 1986 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Jason Aalon Alexander Butler (born July 17, 1986) is an American musician and activist from Inglewood, California. He is famous for his energetic performances. Jason was the lead singer of the band Letlive. Now, he is part of the rapcore band Fever 333 and the hardcore punk band Pressure Cracks.
Jason is known for his wild stage shows. He moves around a lot and often does dance routines. He sometimes smashes things on stage. He also frequently crowd surfs and climbs up festival stages.
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Jason Butler's Story
Growing Up
Jason Butler was born and grew up in Inglewood, California. He had to grow up faster than many kids his age. His father, Aalon Butler, was the lead singer of a soul music group called Aalon. Jason's father was African-American and his mother was white Scottish. Sometimes, other kids would ask why his parents looked different.
His Music Journey
Music was always a big part of Jason's life. This was because his dad was a musician. His uncle from Scotland introduced him to rock music. He bought Jason albums like Sixteen Stone by Bush. He also bought OK Computer by Radiohead. Jason still says Bush is his favorite band. Other early inspirations for him were artists like James Brown and Michael Jackson.
Letlive: A Band's History
In 2002, Jason formed the band Letlive. with some friends in Los Angeles. They played post-hardcore music. The band released four full albums. They signed with Epitaph Records. Jason wrote lyrics about his own life experiences. He shared things he couldn't say any other way. He said it was hard to share some things on Fake History. But he challenged himself to be more open on The Blackest Beautiful. Their last album, If I’m The Devil, came out in 2016. The band announced they were breaking up in April 2017. Jason was the only original member left then.
Fever 333: A New Sound
After Letlive. broke up, Jason started a new band in July 2017. He teamed up with Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta. Their new band was called Fever 333. They play rapcore music. Their very first show was in a donut shop parking lot! In August 2017, they released their first song, 'We're Coming In'. This song was about police.
Fever 333's first mini-album, Made An America, came out in March 2018. Critics said it was "raw, hard-hitting and in your face." They also said it would get your "blood pumping." The band wants to use their music to speak out. They aim to help people who feel treated unfairly by authority. In January 2019, they released their first full album, Strength in Numb333rs. They then toured with bands like Bring Me the Horizon.
Gentlemen in Real Life: Fashion Line
Jason also created his own clothing line. It is called "Gentlemen in Real Life," or G.I.R.L. He told Blunt Magazine he always loved fashion. This was because he grew up without much. Jonathan Whitehead is the artist for his clothing line. He is well-known in the South Bay area. Each week, G.I.R.L. releases a new item. These include clothing, accessories, soap, and oils. The brand wants to show what it means to be a modern gentleman.
333 Wreckords Crew: Helping New Artists
In October 2019, Jason started a record label. It's called 333 Wreckords Crew. It's a not-for-profit label. This means it doesn't aim to make money. It helps new bands get started. Some bands signed to his label include Nova Twins.
Jason's Family Life
Jason Butler married New Zealand musician Gin Wigmore in September 2014. In June 2017, they shared that they were having a baby. Their first son, Pascal Nashoba Butler, was born on September 7, 2017. They welcomed their second son in March 2020.
Music Albums
Letlive
- Speak Like You Talk (2005)
- Fake History (2010)
- The Blackest Beautiful (2013)
- If I'm the Devil... (2016)
Pressure Cracks
- Pressure Cracks - EP (2018)
- This Is Called Survival - EP (2020)
Fever 333
- Made an America (2018)
- Strength in Numb333rs (2019)
- Wrong Generation (2020)
- Darker White (2024)
