John Butler, whom you may know from the John Butler Trio, is a 38 year old Australian American songwriter. He picked up a guitar at the age of 16, he improved ever since and is now one of a few phenomenal guitarists around today.

His original song “Ocean” is currently his most viewed song on YouTube. This 12 minute song takes you through a roller coaster of feelings. He mainly plays a 12 string acoustic electric, but he can play a variety of instruments as well.

He currently has five studio albums out as The John Butler Trio, and four solo albums. His newest released solo album of 2012 can be downloaded here! And if you haven’t already seen it, check out his song “Ocean” on YouTube below!