13 Facts About Jerry Butler

Jerry Butler served as a Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, from 1985 to 2018.

Jerry Butler was born in Sunflower, Mississippi, United States, on December 8,1939.

Jerry Butler co-wrote the song "For Your Precious Love" and wanted to record a disc.

Jerry Butler was first given the nickname "Iceman" by WDAS Philadelphia disc jockey, Georgie Woods, while performing in a Philadelphia theater.

Jerry Butler released the single "Jerry Butler Will Break Your Heart" in 1960, and the song peaked at No 7 on the Billboard pop chart.

Jerry Butler co-wrote, with Otis Redding, the latter's hit song "I've Been Loving You Too Long" in 1965.

Jerry Butler released two successful albums, The Ice Man Cometh and Ice on Ice.

Jerry Butler collaborated on many of his successful recordings with the Philadelphia-based songwriting team of Gamble and Huff.

Jerry Butler continued to perform while serving as a Cook County Board Commissioner from 1985, before retiring from public office in 2018.

Jerry Butler won reelection in March 2014 with over 80 percent of the vote.

Jerry Butler served as chairman of the board of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

In 1991, Jerry Butler was inducted, along with the other original members of the Impressions, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jerry Butler died from the effects of Parkinson's disease at his home in Chicago, on February 20,2025, at the age of 85.