Jerry Butler
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About
He rose to fame as the front man and lead singer of the R&B band The Impressions, the group that released singles like "People Get Ready." His song "For Your Precious Love" has accumulated more than 10 million streams on Spotify.
Before Fame
As a teenager, he sang in the Curtis Mayfield church choir and with the Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers quartet.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and later became a politician. He was featured on more than 50 singles throughout his long career.
Family Life
His younger brother Billy played guitar with him on tours across the country.
Associated With
He starred in the 2002 film Only the Strong Survive with singer Mary Wilson.
