1939 - 2025
Jerry Butler American Singer
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Jerry Butler dating history
Relationships
Jerry Butler was previously married to Annette Smith (1959).
Jerry Butler was in a relationship with Brenda Lee Eager (1971 - 1973).
About
American Singer Jerry Butler was born on 8th December, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, USA and passed away on 20th Feb 2025 Chicago, Illinois, USA aged 85. He is most remembered for Soul Singer/Songwriter. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
67 years, 3 months
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-
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| Dating | 1 |
2 years
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| Total | 2 |
67 years, 3 months
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34 years, 7 months
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2 years
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Details
| First Name |
Jerry
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| Last Name |
Butler
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jerry Butler
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| Alternative Name |
The Iceman, Jerry Butler, The Ice Man
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| Birthday |
8th December, 1939
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| Birthplace |
Sunflower, Mississippi, USA
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| Died |
20th February, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Parkinson's disease
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, politician
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Soul Singer/Songwriter
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Chicago soul, Funk, Soul, R&B, Philadelphia soul
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| Year(s) Active |
1958–present, 1958–1985 (Musical), 1985–2018 (Political), 1958–2018
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| Instrument (text) |
Singing, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Piano, Saxophone, Drums, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Abner, Vee-Jay, Mercury, Motown, Rhino
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| Associated Acts |
The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield
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Jerry Butler Jr. (December 8, 1939 – February 20, 2025) was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. After leaving the group in 1960, Butler achieved over 55 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits as a solo artist including "He Will Break Your Heart," "Let It Be Me," and "Only the Strong Survive." He was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
