Jerry "Iceman" Butler, famed soul singer and Chicago politician, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
Chicago soul giant Jerry Butler, who succeeded early hits as lead singer of the keystone R&B group Impressions and a notable solo career with years as a Windy City politician, has died, according to the Chicago Sun TImes.
Jerry Butler, Chicago soul singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 85
His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Jerry Butler Dies: The Impressions Singer Who Had Solo Hits And Later Went Into Chicago Politics Was 85
Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, who had a national hit with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act The Impressions before leaving for a successful solo career and later entering Chicago politics, died Thursday at his home,
Jerry Butler, The Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the legendary singer who fronted The Impressions before entering a career in politics in Illinois, has died. He was 85. The Iceman's niece Yolanda Goff confirmed his death to the Chicago Sun Times on Friday.
Jerry Butler, Iconic R&B Singer and Longtime Chicago Politician, Dead at 85
Dubbed "the Iceman," Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Impressions lead singer scored solo hits with "He Will Break Your Heart," "Make It Easy on Yourself," and "Only the Strong Survive"
Jerry Butler, soul singer known as the Iceman and former politician, dies at 85
The former Impressions lead singer had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85.
Jerry Butler, Impressions singer known as the Iceman, dies at 85: Reports
The Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer/songwriter, who became involved in local politics in Chicago later in life, reportedly had Parkinson's.
Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life in Chicago politics.
Soul singer Jerry 'Iceman' Butler dies at 85
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and three-time Grammy nominee, he was a voice for two major soul music hubs: Chicago and Philadelphia
Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer and Longtime Chicago Politician Dies at 85
The soul icon who formed the group with the late Curtis Mayfield, notched 38 career Billboard Hot 100 singles over his long career.
Here's how the late Jerry Butler inspired NJ music men TJ Lubinksy and Bruce Springsteen
The Chicago native first became known as a member of the Impressions with church pal Curtis Mayfield, and he soon forged out as a solo hitmaker.