Jerry Butler, a soul music giant who later served as a Windy City politician, has died following a long battle with Parkinson ...
Chicago soul music giant and politician Jerry Butler has died at 85 years old. "I found out about the existence of my ...
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the ...
His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
The singer, songwriter, and onetime frontman of the Impressions went on to serve as a commissioner in Cook County, Illinois ...
The “Iceman,” as he was known, sang and co-wrote songs including “For Your Precious Love,” the Impressions’ first hit. He later had a prolific solo career.
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Times, Butler died on Thursday, Feb. 20 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a family friend told the publication.