The family of the late Cook County Commissioner Jerry "Iceman" Butler is appealing to his caretaker, who has planned a visitation and funeral for him.

Jerry Butler has died at the age of 85. Butler was the original lead singer of the Impressions before embarking on a ...

The soul icon who formed the group with the late Curtis Mayfield, notched 38 career Billboard Hot 100 singles over his long career.

at his home in Chicago. As a County Board commissioner, Butler would still perform on weekends and identify himself as Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a show business nickname given for his understated style.

The Chicago native first became known as a member of the Impressions with church pal Curtis Mayfield, and he soon forged out ...

His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of the late Cook County Commissioner Jerry "Iceman" Butler is appealing to his caretaker, who has planned a visitation and funeral for him. The 85-year-old Chicago soul ...

Dubbed "the Iceman," Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Impressions lead singer scored solo hits with "He Will Break Your Heart," "Make It Easy on Yourself," and "Only the Strong Survive" ...

After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life ...

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 ...