His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written ...
He was especially memorable in ‘48 Hrs.’ and ‘They Live’ after working for Howard Hawks and Orson Welles early on.
A longtime Chicago resident, Butler was a former Cook County board commissioner who would still perform on weekends and ...
Jerry Butler, the original lead singer of the Impressions, R&B hit-maker and Chicago politician, has died at the age of 85.