Jerry Butler Jr. (December 8, 1939 - February 20, 2025) was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and retired politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, 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. He served as a Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, from 1985 to 2018. As a member of this 17-member county board, he chaired the Health and Hospitals Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Construction Committee.
Links to Peel[]
Peel knew of Jerry Butler's work as the lead singer of the Impressions and would play tracks from the group on his shows, as well as his solo material. Jerry's, 'For Your Precious Love', was nominated by Peel for his Peelenium 1958.
Shows Played[]
- 02 August 1978: For Your Precious Love (Various LP - Alan Freed's Memory Lane...) Roulette
- 1986
- 15 July 1986: For Your Precious Love
- 1987
- 04 May 1987: He Will Break Your Heart
- 1995
- 27 January 1995: For Your Precious Love
- 04 February 1995 (BFBS): 'For Your Precious Love (Compilation LP-Oldies But Goodies Vol 3)' (Original Sound)
- 1999
- 06 October 1999: 'For Your Precious Love' (Peelenium 1958)