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Jerry Butler has recorded more than 50 albums in a career spanning
four decades; his voice is one of the most instantly
recognizable in all of music. The Rock & Roll Hall
of Famer reprises ten of his greatest hits on
Brand New Me – but none of the tracks are
generic “re-records” or “sound-alikes.” Indeed, they
are worthy, new versions of the originals, every bit
as enjoyable, and "the Ice Man" is as warmly soulful
as ever.
Butler continues to perform while serving as a Cook
County Board Commissioner since the 1980s. In recent
years, he has served as host of PBS TV music
specials such as Doo Wop 50 and 51,
Rock Rhythm and Doo Wop, and Soul
Spectacular: 40 years of R&B, among others. He
has also served as Chairman of the Board of the
Rhythm and Blues Foundation. In 1991, Butler was
inducted, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Highlights:
HE DON’T LOVE YOU (LIKE I DO), FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE,
and I STAND
ACCUSED.
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