Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies

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.
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, Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
Chicago soul giant Jerry Butler, a singer with Curtis Mayfield's Impressions and a Windy City politician, has died. He was 85.
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 ‘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 Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself,” has died at age 85.
Jerry Butler, Impressions Singer and Longtime Chicago Politician Dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the beloved Chicago soul singer, producer and, later, politician who began his career in the late 1950 singing alongside childhood friend Curtis Mayfield in the Impressions, has died at 85.
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 “Only the Strong Survive.”
Jerry Butler, soul singer who once fronted the Impressions, dies at 85
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.
Jerry Butler, Chicago soul singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 85
Jerry Butler, 85, the singer with a smooth, silky voice who scored hits in the 1960s with songwriter-producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff that helped lay the foundation for what became known as “The Sound of Philadelphia,
Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies At 85
The singer's hits included "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself."
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