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Butch Vig is a record producer, composer and songwriter, born on August 2, 1955 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Butch Vig is 71 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Viroqua High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison.
My Take
Butch Vig commands instant respect from me. Producing Nirvana's Nevermind alone would secure a place in music history, but add the Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, and L7, and you have a man who quite literally shaped the sound of 90s alternative rock. That he also drums in Garbage means he excels on both sides of the glass, a rare double threat. Hailing from tiny Viroqua, Wisconsin, there is something fittingly unpretentious about a sonic architect with such humble roots. I hold studio craftsmen in the highest regard, and Vig is among the very best.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Butch Vig
- Name (Japanese)
- ブッチ・ヴィグ
- Reading
- ぶっち・ゔぃぐ
- Born
- August 2, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- record producer / composer / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Viroqua High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/butchvig
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch%20Vig
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q451084
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Butch Vig born?
Born August 2, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Butch Vig from?
Butch Vig is from Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Butch Vig do?
Butch Vig works as record producer, composer, songwriter, musician.
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