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.
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, ...
Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dead at 85
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your ...
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Who was Jerry Butler? Soul Singer 'The Iceman' passes away at 85
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 ...
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Remembering Jerry Butler, One of the Coldest Songwriters on the Planet
His writer's workshop produced chart singles for the likes of Isaac Hayes and Aretha Franklin and developed songwriters such ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Legendary Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dead at 85
Jerry Butler has died at 85 years old. According to People, he died on Thursday after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Jerry Butler, Hitmaking Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
With his resounding baritone and courtly manner, he led the Impressions before beginning a solo career, recording songs like ...
Jerry 'Ice Man' Butler, soul singer whose hits included 'Only the Strong Survive,' dies at 85
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as "For Your ...