Dean Butterworth

Dean Butterworth
Butterworth performing in 2017
Butterworth performing in 2017
Background information
Born (1976-09-26) September 26, 1976
Rochdale, England
OriginWaldorf, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
OccupationDrummer
Years active1986–present
Member ofSugar Ray
Formerly ofGood Charlotte

Dean Butterworth (born 26 September 1976)[1] is an English musician based in the United States. He was originally the drummer for Morrissey before joining Good Charlotte in 2005.[2] Since 2016, he has also been the drummer for Sugar Ray.[3] He left Good Charlotte in 2025.

He moved to the United States at the age of six and began learning to play the drums at thirteen.[1][4]

He also recorded in the studio for Lies for the Liars, an album by the post-hardcore band The Used, although he was only in the studio.

Discography

With Ben Harper

With Morrissey

With Good Charlotte

With The Used

  • Lies for the Liars (2007)
  • Shallow Believer (Only tracks 1–3, 5, 7–8, and 10–11) (2008)

Cute Is What We Aim For

Sugar Ray

References

  1. 1 2 "Dean Butterworth Biography - Real Autograph Collectors Club (RACC)". www.racctrusted.com. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ Jones, Tim (September 10, 2009). "Dean Butterworth of Good Charlotte". DRUM! Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dean Butterworth". Paiste. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Dean Butterworth". Paiste. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
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