Jerry Butler

CTL-E-0032 · Person · musician · 1960s–2020s

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Singer and songwriter; original lead singer of The Impressions and solo star.

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Also known as: The Iceman

Relationships

The Impressions — collaborated with
Butler was the original lead singer of The Impressions.
Vee-Jay Records — recorded for
Jerry Butler and the Impressions' 1958 'For Your Precious Love' was released as a single on Vee-Jay Records (No. 3 R&B, No. 11 pop); after Chess Records passed on the group, they went across the street and signed with Vee-Jay.

Sources

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee biography
Chicago Tribune retrospective

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