Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as "For Your ...
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo ...
Jerry Butler, a soul music giant who later served as a Windy City politician, has died following a long battle with Parkinson ...
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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted The Impressions in 1991, described their music as “the sound of the Civil Rights Movement.” In later life, Butler went on to becom ...
The future politician who later served on the Cook County Board became famous performing with The Impressions, which also ...
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