The Chicago native first became known as a member of the Impressions with church pal Curtis Mayfield, and he soon forged out ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your ...

The Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer/songwriter, who became involved in local politics in Chicago later in life, ...

The former Impressions lead singer had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and ...

His writer's workshop produced chart singles for the likes of Isaac Hayes and Aretha Franklin and developed songwriters such ...

Soul vocalist Jerry Butler, a.k.a. "The Iceman" died on February 20, 2025, at the age of 85. He had been fighting Parkinson's ...

Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, a legendary R&B singer and long-time Illinois politician, has died. Marty, Jerry's assistant and ...

R&B icon Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, has died at 85, leaving the music world mourning his loss.

His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written ...

With his resounding baritone and courtly manner, he led the Impressions before beginning a solo career, recording songs like ...