Jerry Butler aka “The Iceman” (for his cool, Sagittarian demeanor) began his professional singing career in the late 1950s as the initial lead singer for The Impressions. Butler was 18 years ...

Jerry Butler, the graceful singer and songwriter who served as the first leader of the Impressions before launching a long, hit-heavy solo career, died on Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 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.

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 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, 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 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.

Nicknamed "The Iceman, " because of his cool singing style, Jerry Butler, the soulful crooner and founding member of The Impressions still performs. But he's also an elected official -- a Cook ...

Jerry Butler, Legendary Soul Singer, Dies at 85 Following Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis Butler was the original lead singer of the Impressions before embarking on a successful solo career ...

Jerry Butler, the veteran soul hitmaker who became a local Chicago politician, has passed away. Butler was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, and the Chicago Sun-Times reports that he died at ...

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.