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, 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.
Jerry Butler Dies: The Impressions Singer Who Had Solo Hits And Later Went Into Chicago Politics Was 85
Jerry "The Iceman" Butler died February 20 at 85. A Rock Hall of Fame inductee with The Impressions, he had a successful solo career and later entered 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 in Chicago politics.
Jerry Butler, Legendary Soul Singer, Dies at 85 Following Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
Jerry Butler has died at the age of 85. Butler was the original lead singer of the Impressions before embarking on a successful solo career.
Impressions lead singer and R&B icon Jerry ‘The Iceman’ Butler dies age 85
Jerry Butler, best known as the lead singer of the Impressions, dies at age 85 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The R&B singer died from natural causes at his home in Chicago on Thursday, February 20. Butler, who was nicknamed The Iceman, had a string of hits with the Impressions, including Keep On Pushing, I’m So Proud, and Amen.
Jerry Butler, soul singer known as the Iceman and former politician, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85. His assistant confirmed his death to The New York Times, sharing that Butler had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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 death: Impressions singer dies at 85
Jerry Butler, the original lead singer of the R&B and soul group The Impressions, has died. He was 85. The Mississippi-born musician started singing as a teenager in a Chicago church choir alongside his future bandmate Curtis Mayfield.
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.
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Jerry Butler, The Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
"He was very important to both music and to the community, and he will be missed,” the Iceman's niece Yolanda Goff shares ...