Jerry Butler
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, United States
- Died: February 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1958 - 2018
Biography
Jerry Butler (December 8, 1939 – February 20, 2025) was an American soul singer-songwriter from Chicago, nicknamed the Iceman for his cool, smooth baritone. He first found fame as the original lead singer of *The Impressions*, singing 'For Your Precious Love' in 1958, then built a long solo career with hits such as 'He Will Break Your Heart', 'Let It Be Me' and 'Only the Strong Survive'. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he later spent more than thirty years in Chicago politics as a Cook County commissioner.
Genres
Jerry Butler Discography
- For Your Precious Love (1963) - Compilation - rated 2.88/5
- The Ice Man Cometh (1968) - Album - rated 4.01/5
- Ice on Ice (1969) - Album - rated 3.77/5