Butler, who died Feb. 20, was born in rural Miss., and had his first hit in 1958, singing lead with The Impressions. He later moved to Chicago and entered local politics. Originally broadcast in 2000.

In a music world marked by fleeting trends, one-hit wonders and ever-changing band lineups, Big Head Todd & The Monsters are a model of consistency and stability. With nearly 40 years under their belt ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Jerry Butler was celebrated Wednesday at a memorial planned by his family. The celebration at ...

The group called itself the Impressions, but Vee-Jay, anxious to promote an individual star, advertised the song as by Jerry Butler and the Impressions, leading to estrangement between Butler and ...

A week after losing three stars going into the weekend, R&B fans have been hit by the news of two more losses heading into another weekend. The following is a look back at all of ...

The R&B world simply cannot catch a break in 2025, as the list of legendary singers who have died continues to grow. A week after losing three stars going into the weekend, R&B fans have been hit by ...

This week's quiz is in honor of the late, great Jerry "Iceman" Butler, who was praised for his work in Cook County government ...

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 following is a look at the nine legendary performers that R&B has lost this year: Jerry Butler Jerry Butler ... Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Gary Grier, a ...

The following is a look back at those who have died: Jerry Butler Jerry Butler, a legendary soul singer ... First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Gary Grier, a ...

It has been a stunning year filled with tragedy and loss for the R&B world and its fans, and Saturday continued that terrible trend. News broke that iconic singer Angie Stone died in a car crash on ...