Jerry Butler, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Cook County commissioner, passed away nearly two weeks ago, but a dispute has emerged over who controls his final arrangements.

The Boss named his 2022 album of soul cover “Only the Strong Survive” after the Butler song. The Ice Man cameth — to New ...

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

CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 05: Jerry Butler performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin during the 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare’s ...

Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85. His assistant confirmed his death to The New York Times, sharing that ...

Jerry Butler performs “Only the Strong Survive” at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in March 2008. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow Share Jerry Butler’s baritone combined the soaring ecstasy of ...

FILE - Jerry Butler performs "Only the Strong Will Survive" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York on March 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File) ...

Jerry Butler, who found R&B stardom in the late 1950s as the first lead singer of the Impressions before moving on to a solo career and a second life in Chicago politics, died Thursday. He was 85. His ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On ...