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Ranked #2600 of The Greatest Artists
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Country: US

Born: 1939

Died: 2025

Jerry Butler

Jerry Butler is an American soul singer and songwriter associated with the Chicago soul sound, noted for a smooth, deep baritone and controlled, emotive delivery. He began his recording career with the Impressions before developing a solo profile that emphasized polished arrangements, soulful ballads, and pop-leaning gospel influences. Butler is also known for his songwriting and for helping shape the vocal-soul style of the 1960s and 1970s.

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