The Early Days of Charlie Butten



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 Who: Charlie Butten (He is one of the early founding members of Clear-Com.)

Place of Birth: Storrington, Connecticut

Place He was Raised: Canaan, New York (He moved there when he was five.)

Best Childhood Friends: Doug Hall and Derek Van Loan

Memorable High School Moment: He and his friends would build howitzers at a local blacksmith shop.

First Job after Graduation: He worked at Paul’s Radio Shop in Chatham, New York as well as the Audio-Visual Division of the New York State Department of Education and Q&Q Electronics Supply.

Source

Passman, Arnie. “Such Sweet Thunder: Charlie Butten and his Earthy Sound System.” Rolling Stone. 1971. Mature Musician. 9 August 2011 http://www.maturemusician.com/rw-article03.html.