As a youngster, Patrick played Eddie Munster on "The Munsters" and starred in the Krofft Saturday morning series "Lidsville". He tried retiring from show business, but when money ran short, he returned with a musical group called Eddie and the Monsters. He also worked with MTV to create "The Basement Tapes", a program designed to give exposure to unsigned musical acts.
Butch's stepfather is former pro baseball player Ken Hunt. Has a half-sister named Kerry Lynn Sprick (formerly Kerry Lynn Hunt). Formed a band called "Eddie and the Monsters" in 1983 and got a mild hit off the novelty song "What Ever Happened to Eddie?" The video got some airplay and was the instigator for MTV's "The BasementTapes," which was a showcase for unsigned bands. Once played himself on an episode of "The Simpsons" Usually booked solid for Halloween parties and events due to his "Munsters" association. Ranked #45 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"