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Monday, March 24, 2008

Happy Birthday, Chad Butler

Hey Chad, word has it that March 24th is the day that you were born, which means we get to celebrate the fact that you bless all of our lives. On behalf of myself and anyone else who agrees with me, I'd like to thank and commend you for not only sharing your musical talents with us, but also for being a person of integrity, moral excellence, humor, wisdom, someone young people can look up to, and just an all-around great guy.

As your bandmates have described you,

"Chad is a rock - not only with is timing but with his personality. He's as steady as they come. Back in the early days, and many times in between, he's acted as manager for Switchfoot. He's a real people person, always puts others first; and he's just the type of guy that you can depend on for anything, just always there. He is definitely the artist of the group. For instance, just two days ago, Chad was busy making T-shirts like we used to back in the old days. He's the guy you go to for the details because he's definitely the best with the stencils."

I also feel like you make some of the best faces for the camera...

(good quality pics courtesy of Andy the Barron)

So in honor of the drummer, the driver, the sometimes-manager, the man with the iron foot, here's to another good year ahead. In your own words, may the best of the past be the worst of the future.

posted by gellie @ 12:46 AM

31 Comments:

At March 24, 2008 3:46:00 AM PDT, Anonymous said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!!!!!!!!! We LOVE you!! Keep on giving us the beat!!!!!!!!! LOL! Hope it is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! <333333333
At March 24, 2008 4:05:00 AM PDT, Anonymous said…

Happy Birthday Chad, u inspiring me for every single move I made..thanks for creating such a beautiful beat in my life and on everyone else out there 8)

SELAMAT ULANG TAHUN!!(thats happy b'day on bahasa indonesia..)

-neLLa
At March 24, 2008 4:39:00 AM PDT, gravyty said…

Happy Birthday, Chad!
At March 24, 2008 4:52:00 AM PDT, cloudzs said…

happy b-day chad!!!!
At March 24, 2008 5:25:00 AM PDT, Anonymous said…

CHAAAAADDDD!!! Happy B-DAY MAN!!!!
paul
At March 24, 2008 7:20:00 AM PDT, desiree said…

I woke up today and one of the first things I remembered was "March 24th! Chad's birthday!" Isn't it weird to have your birthday celebrated by people you don't even know =)
At March 24, 2008 7:34:00 AM PDT, Rachel said…

Happy Birthday Chad!!
At March 24, 2008 7:52:00 AM PDT, themaboys said…

WOOHOOO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!
At March 24, 2008 8:18:00 AM PDT, Tina said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD! Manila's waiting for you guys to come back ;) God bless you!
At March 24, 2008 8:51:00 AM PDT, Kellie said…

Have a great day, Chad!

Thank you Chad, Andy and gellie for the great pictures!
At March 24, 2008 11:37:00 AM PDT, Carol said…

Hey...
HAppy Birthday CHAAAAAD!!!
God bless... and that you'll come to Brazil,make one concert with switchfoot or surfing !!!
We love you, dude!!haha
At March 24, 2008 12:24:00 PM PDT, rose said…

Woohoo, Gels. - Happy B-day Chad.
At March 24, 2008 12:57:00 PM PDT, Danilo Nogueira. said…

Heyy Chad, Happy Birthday.
I Love Switchfoot.
We are awaiting you in Brazil.

I Don't Speak English.. So..
GoodBye

God Bless You, Guy's
At March 24, 2008 1:49:00 PM PDT, Tomcat2510 said…

Joyeux Anniversaire Chah (Happy Birthday in French)

We love you... And Switchfoot rocks !
At March 24, 2008 2:06:00 PM PDT, Charly03 said…

Happy Birthday Chad =D

You are amazing ! We are waiting for you in France...
At March 24, 2008 3:21:00 PM PDT, Paula said…

FELIZ ANIVERSARIO CHAD!!!

or best

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!!!

WE in Brazil love you man..........
At March 24, 2008 3:27:00 PM PDT, Sophie said…

Dude Chad, Chad dude!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We love you so much!
You are the epitome of awesome.
We really love you. Really really.
Thank you so much for inspiring me and so many others to listen and think deeply... your drumming is insanely great. I know. It is. So, Mr. Butler, have a great day-- I hope it's as awesome as you.
At March 24, 2008 4:25:00 PM PDT, kauswitchfan said…

its my first time leaving a comment here
and its Uncle Chad's Birthday!
thats so awesome!!
my Uncle Chad Butler rocks...
as a person
as a servant
and as a drumer
you are such an amazing guy!
I wish i could talk to you or catch some waves... (im not that great but...)
Happy Birthday Chad!
May God bless you so much!
peace³ from BRAZIL
Claudia
At March 24, 2008 6:18:00 PM PDT, Sharon (Malaysia) said…

Andy, this was a great birthday dedication. Happy birthday Chad. Thanks for all the years of making great music.
At March 24, 2008 7:13:00 PM PDT, '. KaroL said…

Heeey Chad...
Happy Birthday!
God bless you Guy!
I don't speak english very good...but I'm trying okay?! =D

Chad...good drummer!

kisses from Brazil!

We are Waiting for you in Brazil! :D

\o/ Switchfoot! \o/

Good bye!
At March 24, 2008 7:54:00 PM PDT, Christine said…

Happy Birthday Chad! Thank you for being such and inspiration and an amazing drummer =)
At March 24, 2008 8:37:00 PM PDT, Thiago said…

Hi Chad. Congratulations!!!
We, your friends in Brazil are waiting to knew you and all Switchfoot members here, face to face in Brazil.
Happy Birthday!!!!!
At March 24, 2008 8:54:00 PM PDT, DAssis said…

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At March 24, 2008 9:02:00 PM PDT, DAssis said…

Hi Chad, personal hello, hello Switchfoot!
I wish to Chad Butler, much happiness, great joy, prosperity, and love, because he is a great warrior.
We Brazilians are always looking to the switchfoot come to us, because a lot to love the group Switchfoot, although many feel that they are not there to beat us or ... We eagerly await the Switchfoot in BRAZIL!

Yesterday was also celebrated my birthday, completed 20 years and get better identify me, I am 1 of 2 moderators of the largest centre of the Switchfoot fans in the world. Community of ORKUT: http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=119424

I wish you much peace to all, and that God continue blessing to all!

SWITCHFOOT IN BRAZIL NOW!
At March 25, 2008 5:33:00 AM PDT, Leonardo said…

Hi :D

ohh too late :O
He's birthday's gone

but...
The Brazil wait for u, switchfoot ;D

God bless you :)
At March 25, 2008 8:49:00 AM PDT, Hobbes said…

Happy birthday Chad!!!!!!
At March 26, 2008 11:17:00 AM PDT, Emily said…

Happy Birthday Chad! We love ya!

Hugs from Texas!
At March 28, 2008 4:48:00 AM PDT, Cathietotzkie said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD! PRAYING FOR YOU , AND THE REST OF THE GUYS. GOD BLESS YOU CHAD. AND CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS AND GOD'S INSTRUMENT OF WORSHIP. -matthew 7 cathie copaway
At March 29, 2008 10:01:00 AM PDT, Anonymous said…

Happy Birthday Chad! We are waiting for you in Czech Republic:)
At April 27, 2008 7:52:00 AM PDT, Anonymous said…

Belated Birthday wishes...Loved teh show in West Palm Beach last night. Looking forward to September tour. Celebrate Each Day!
At April 30, 2008 7:13:00 AM PDT, HyRa said…

happy birday chad!!!!
Keep SMILING..
lol