"The Iceman" thought he'd escape the projects of Chicago by being a cook, but he wound up as a Cook County Commissioner. And, oh yeah, in between Jerry Butler redefined doo-wop, helped create soul, then took it to a more upscale level, in the process becoming one of the major forces in R&B. So why does he still not get the same pop radio airplay as the countless artists he inspired? Learn all about the life and career of the Iceman, Jerry Butler, right here.


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