Jerry Butler, the soul singer and songwriter, who has died aged 85, was known as “the Ice Man” thanks to his smooth baritone voice and cool delivery; he had 55 US chart entries over the years, ...

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 ...

Butler, who died Feb. 20, was born in rural Miss., and had his first hit in 1958, singing lead with The Impressions. He later moved to Chicago and entered local politics. Originally broadcast in 2000.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Jerry Butler was celebrated Wednesday at a memorial planned by his family. The celebration at Apostolic Faith Church in Bronzeville had to have music. Members of "The ...