The late Jerry 'The Iceman' Butler poses with Leon Huff and Kenneth Gamble at 23rd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Jerry passed after battling Parkinson's.

Jerry Butler, a 1960s soul singer with hits including “For Your Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself,” has died at age 85.

Jerry Butler, cofounder of the Impressions and baritone singer/songwriter known for hits such as "For Your Precious Love" and "Only The Strong Survive," has reportedly died. He was 85. A ...

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 ...

Jerry Butler, who found R&B stardom in the late 1950s as the first lead singer of the Impressions before moving on to a solo career and a second life in Chicago politics, died Thursday. He was 85 ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady 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, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85 ...

Later, Butler would have a profound impact on two Jersey music men: Bruce Springsteen and TJ Lubinsky. Butler co-hosted, and performed on, several of Lubinsky's PBS music specials, which puts the ...

Jerry Butler performs on Nov. 5, 2011, during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin during the 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre in ...

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 ...

Jerry Butler dead at 85; singer known as 'Iceman' also had a long career in Cook County politics The future politician who later served on the County Board became famous performing with the ...