Artist Bio:
Jerry Butler is an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician born on December 8, 1939, in Sunflower, Mississippi. He is known for his smooth and emotive vocal style, earning him the nickname "The Ice Man." Butler gained fame as a member of the R&B vocal group The Impressions in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before launching a successful solo career.
Butler's solo hits include songs such as "He Will Break Your Heart," "Only the Strong Survive," and "Never Give You Up." He is also known for his activism and philanthropy, serving as a commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, and working on various charitable causes. Jerry Butler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and continues to perform and record music to this day, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of soul music.
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