Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo ...
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
The future politician who later served on the Cook County Board became famous performing with The Impressions, which also included Curtis Mayfield. “Their music was the sound of the Civil Rights ...