CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago soul music giant and politician Jerry Butler has died at 85 years old. Butler first broke onto the charts in 1958 with The Impressions for the ballad "For Your Precious Love." ...
His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
A longtime Chicago resident, Butler was a former Cook County board commissioner who would still perform on weekends and ...
After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life ...
The future politician who later served on the County Board became famous performing with the Impressions, which also included ...
Jerry Butler, the original lead singer of the Impressions, R&B hit-maker and Chicago politician, has died at the age of 85.
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