Chad Matthew Butler

[[Image: Chad on the drums |220px| ]]
Born:	March 24, 1974 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Occupation:	Drummer for the band Switchfoot
Website:	www.switchfoot.com

Chad Matthew Butler (born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on March 24, 1974) has been the drummer for the band Switchfoot since its founding in 1996. Image File history File links Chad_Butler. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in leap years). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Amsterdam Location Flag Country Netherlands Province North Holland Population 741,329 (1 August 2006) Agglomeration - up to 2. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... A drummer at practice A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Switchfoot is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California, United States. ... Amsterdam Location Flag Country Netherlands Province North Holland Population 741,329 (1 August 2006) Agglomeration - up to 2. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in leap years). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... A drummer at practice A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Switchfoot is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California, United States. ...

Butler and bandmate Jon Foreman met on his high school water polo team, and their parents are also longtime friends. Jon Foreman playing guitar Jonathan Mark Foreman (born October 22, 1976) is the lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. ...

He and his wife Tina (they married in 1998) have 2 sons, Evan and Dylan, with whom they now reside in San Diego, California. Butler has a degree in History of Science, from the University of California at San Diego and hopes to receive a Master's degree in Business in the future. He taught surfing lessons and captained UCSD's Surf Team before the band started. Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney         City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Science is a body of empirical and theoretical knowledge, produced by a global community of researchers, making use of specific techniques for the observation and explanation of real phenomena, this techne summed up under the banner of scientific method. ... The University of California, San Diego (popularly known as UCSD) is a public, coeducational university located in La Jolla, California. ...

He uses Tama starclassic maple drums in marigold sparkle finish, tama hardware, aquarian heads, paiste cymbals, and pro-mark sticks. He has also been known to use a Drum Workshop set in certain shows.