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Jerry Butler's full birth name was Jerry Butler Jr.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler's full birth name was Jerry Butler Jr., not Jerry Butler Sr.
Jerry Butler was born in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to Mississippi.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler was born in Sunflower, Mississippi, and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, when he was three years old.
Jerry Butler grew up in the Robert Taylor Homes housing projects in Chicago.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler grew up in the Cabrini–Green housing projects in Chicago, not the Robert Taylor Homes.
Jerry Butler sang in a gospel quartet called the Soul Stirrers as a teenager.
Answer: False
As a teenager, Jerry Butler sang in a gospel quartet called the Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers, alongside Curtis Mayfield, not the Soul Stirrers.
Jerry Butler was inspired by artists like Sam Cooke and the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler cited artists such as Sam Cooke, the Soul Stirrers, and the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi as inspirations for his music career.
What did Jerry Butler's family do when he was three years old?
Answer: Moved to Chicago, Illinois
When Jerry Butler was three years old, his family relocated from Sunflower, Mississippi, to Chicago, Illinois.
What was Jerry Butler's full birth name?
Answer: Jerry Butler Jr.
Jerry Butler's full birth name was Jerry Butler Jr.
Where was Jerry Butler born?
Answer: Sunflower, Mississippi
Jerry Butler was born in Sunflower, Mississippi.
In which Chicago housing project did Jerry Butler grow up?
Answer: Cabrini–Green
Jerry Butler grew up in the Cabrini–Green housing projects located in Chicago, Illinois.
Which gospel quartet was Jerry Butler a part of as a teenager, singing alongside Curtis Mayfield?
Answer: The Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers
As a teenager, Jerry Butler sang with Curtis Mayfield in the gospel quartet known as the Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers.
Which of these artists was NOT mentioned as an inspiration for Jerry Butler's music career?
Answer: Ray Charles
While Sam Cooke, The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, and The Pilgrim Travelers were mentioned as inspirations, Ray Charles was not listed as an influence in the provided material.
Jerry Butler was the original lead singer for the R&B group The Temptations.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler was the original lead singer for the R&B group The Impressions, not The Temptations.
The Impressions, with Jerry Butler as lead singer, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Answer: True
The Impressions, featuring Jerry Butler as their original lead singer, were indeed inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, recognizing their significant contributions to music.
Jerry Butler co-wrote “For Your Precious Love,” which became The Impressions' second hit record.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler co-wrote "For Your Precious Love," which was The Impressions' first hit record, not their second.
“For Your Precious Love” achieved platinum record status for The Impressions.
Answer: False
The Impressions' first hit record, "For Your Precious Love," achieved gold record status, not platinum.
The 1958 single "For Your Precious Love" reached number 11 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: False
The 1958 single "For Your Precious Love" reached number 3 on the US R&B chart and number 11 on the US Pop chart.
What was the chart performance of "For Your Precious Love" by The Impressions with Jerry Butler on the US Pop chart in 1958?
Answer: Number 11
In 1958, the song "For Your Precious Love" by The Impressions, featuring Jerry Butler, reached number 11 on the US Pop chart.
Which musical group was Jerry Butler the original lead singer for?
Answer: The Impressions
Jerry Butler served as the original lead singer for the influential R&B group, The Impressions.
In what year were The Impressions inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Answer: 1991
The Impressions, with Jerry Butler as their original lead singer, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
What significant song did Jerry Butler co-write that became The Impressions' first hit?
Answer: For Your Precious Love
Jerry Butler co-wrote "For Your Precious Love," which marked the first major hit record for The Impressions.
What achievement did The Impressions' first hit record, “For Your Precious Love,” reach?
Answer: Gold record status
The Impressions' first hit record, "For Your Precious Love," achieved gold record status, signifying significant commercial success.
As a solo artist, Jerry Butler achieved over 60 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits after leaving The Impressions.
Answer: False
After leaving The Impressions, Jerry Butler achieved over 55 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits as a solo artist, not over 60.
"Only the Strong Survive" and "Let It Be Me" were among Jerry Butler's notable solo hit songs.
Answer: True
The songs "Only the Strong Survive" and "Let It Be Me" are cited as notable solo hit songs by Jerry Butler.
Jerry Butler's nickname “Iceman” was given to him by a record producer.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler's nickname "Iceman" was given to him by Georgie Woods, a disc jockey at WDAS Philadelphia.
Jerry Butler's 1960 solo single "He Will Break Your Heart" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard pop chart.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler's 1960 solo single "He Will Break Your Heart" was a significant success, reaching number 7 on the Billboard pop chart.
"Moon River" and "Make It Easy on Yourself" were among Jerry Butler's Top 10 solo successes.
Answer: True
The songs "Moon River" and "Make It Easy on Yourself" are listed among Jerry Butler's Top 10 solo successes.
The song "Only the Strong Survive" was a million-selling hit and a favorite in the Northern Soul music scene.
Answer: True
"Only the Strong Survive" achieved success as a million-selling hit and became a popular track within the Northern Soul music community.
Jerry Butler released the albums *The Ice Man Cometh* in 1968 and *Ice on Ice* in 1969.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler released two significant albums, *The Ice Man Cometh* in 1968 and *Ice on Ice* in 1969, which contributed to his established persona.
Jerry Butler had a leading role in the 1972 cult classic film *The Thing with Two Heads*.
Answer: False
In the 1972 film *The Thing with Two Heads*, Jerry Butler played the role of a prison guard, not a leading role.
Jerry Butler's 1961 single "Moon River" reached number 11 on the US Pop chart and number 14 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler's 1961 single "Moon River" charted at number 11 on the US Pop chart and number 14 on the US R&B chart, also reaching number 3 on the US AC chart.
Jerry Butler's 1968 hit "Hey, Western Union Man" reached number 1 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: True
"Hey, Western Union Man" was a major hit for Jerry Butler, reaching number 1 on the US R&B chart and number 16 on the US Pop chart.
The 1969 song "Only the Strong Survive" peaked at number 4 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: False
The 1969 song "Only the Strong Survive" peaked at number 4 on the US Pop chart and number 1 on the US R&B chart.
The 1977 duet "It's a Lifetime Thing" by Jerry Butler and Thelma Houston peaked at number 55 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: True
The 1977 duet "It's a Lifetime Thing," featuring Jerry Butler and Thelma Houston, reached number 55 on the US R&B chart.
Jerry Butler's 1978 single "(I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out" reached number 14 on the US R&B chart.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler's 1978 single "(I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out" achieved success on the US R&B chart, peaking at number 14.
The 1980 duet "Don't Be an Island" by Jerry Butler and Debra Henry charted at what position on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 75
The 1980 duet "Don't Be an Island" by Jerry Butler and Debra Henry charted at number 75 on the US R&B chart.
The 1983 duet "In My Life" with Patti Austin charted at number 92 on the US Pop chart.
Answer: False
The 1983 duet "In My Life" with Patti Austin charted at number 92 on the US R&B chart, not the Pop chart.
Which of Jerry Butler's 1961 singles reached number 3 on the US AC (Adult Contemporary) chart?
Answer: Moon River
Jerry Butler's 1961 single "Moon River" reached number 3 on the US AC (Adult Contemporary) chart, in addition to charting on the Pop and R&B charts.
How many Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits did Jerry Butler achieve as a solo artist?
Answer: Over 55
As a solo artist, Jerry Butler achieved more than 55 hits on the Billboard Pop and R&B charts.
Which of the following was NOT listed as a notable solo hit song by Jerry Butler?
Answer: For Your Precious Love
"For Your Precious Love" was a hit for The Impressions, not typically listed among Jerry Butler's notable *solo* hits, unlike "He Will Break Your Heart," "Only the Strong Survive," and "Let It Be Me."
Who gave Jerry Butler the nickname “Iceman”?
Answer: Georgie Woods
The nickname "Iceman" was first given to Jerry Butler by Georgie Woods, a disc jockey based in Philadelphia.
What was the peak position of Jerry Butler's 1960 solo single "He Will Break Your Heart" on the Billboard pop chart?
Answer: Number 7
Jerry Butler's 1960 solo single "He Will Break Your Heart" reached number 7 on the Billboard pop chart.
Which of the following songs was NOT listed as one of Jerry Butler's Top 10 solo successes?
Answer: For Your Precious Love
"For Your Precious Love" was a hit for The Impressions, not typically listed among Jerry Butler's Top 10 *solo* successes.
Which song became a million-selling hit and a favorite in the Northern Soul music scene for Jerry Butler?
Answer: Only the Strong Survive
"Only the Strong Survive" was a million-selling hit for Jerry Butler and became a significant favorite within the Northern Soul music scene.
What were the titles of Jerry Butler's two successful albums released in 1968 and 1969?
Answer: *The Ice Man Cometh* and *Ice on Ice*
Jerry Butler released the successful albums *The Ice Man Cometh* in 1968 and *Ice on Ice* in 1969.
What was Jerry Butler's role in the 1972 cult classic film *The Thing with Two Heads*?
Answer: Prison guard
In the 1972 film *The Thing with Two Heads*, Jerry Butler played the role of a prison guard.
What was the peak position for Jerry Butler's 1968 hit "Hey, Western Union Man" on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 1
Jerry Butler's 1968 hit "Hey, Western Union Man" reached the number 1 position on the US R&B chart.
What was the peak position for Jerry Butler's 1969 song "Only the Strong Survive" on the US Pop chart?
Answer: Number 4
The 1969 hit "Only the Strong Survive" by Jerry Butler peaked at number 4 on the US Pop chart and number 1 on the US R&B chart.
What was the peak position for Jerry Butler's 1977 duet with Thelma Houston, "It's a Lifetime Thing," on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 55
The 1977 duet "It's a Lifetime Thing" by Jerry Butler and Thelma Houston peaked at number 55 on the US R&B chart.
Jerry Butler's 1978 single "(I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out" reached what position on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 14
Jerry Butler's 1978 single "(I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out" reached number 14 on the US R&B chart.
What was the chart performance of Jerry Butler's 1983 duet with Patti Austin, "In My Life," on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 92
The 1983 duet "In My Life" by Jerry Butler and Patti Austin charted at number 92 on the US R&B chart.
Jerry Butler collaborated with Sam Cooke to write the hit song "I've Been Loving You Too Long."
Answer: False
Jerry Butler collaborated with Otis Redding to write "I've Been Loving You Too Long," which became a hit for Redding.
"Never Give You Up" was co-written by Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield.
Answer: True
The song "Never Give You Up" was co-written by Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield, highlighting their collaborative songwriting efforts.
Jerry Butler collaborated with Motown songwriting duo Holland-Dozier-Holland on many of his successful recordings.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler collaborated with the Philadelphia-based songwriting team Gamble and Huff on many of his successful recordings, not Holland-Dozier-Holland.
The 1962 duet "Make It Easy on Yourself" by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett reached number 18 on the US Pop chart.
Answer: False
The 1962 duet "Make It Easy on Yourself" by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett reached number 20 on the US Pop chart and number 18 on the US R&B chart.
The 1964 duet "Let It Be Me" with Betty Everett reached number 5 on the US Pop chart.
Answer: True
The 1964 duet "Let It Be Me," featuring Jerry Butler and Betty Everett, achieved significant success, peaking at number 5 on the US Pop chart.
The 1971 duet "Ain't Understanding Mellow" by Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager reached number 3 on the US Pop chart.
Answer: False
The 1971 duet "Ain't Understanding Mellow" by Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager reached number 21 on the US Pop chart and number 3 on the US R&B chart.
What was the peak position for the 1964 duet "Let It Be Me" by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett on the US Pop chart?
Answer: Number 5
The 1964 duet "Let It Be Me," performed by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett, achieved a peak position of number 5 on the US Pop chart.
Jerry Butler collaborated with which famous soul singer to write "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
Answer: Otis Redding
Jerry Butler collaborated with Otis Redding to write the hit song "I've Been Loving You Too Long."
With which Philadelphia-based songwriting team did Jerry Butler collaborate on many of his successful recordings?
Answer: Gamble and Huff
Jerry Butler collaborated with the renowned Philadelphia songwriting team Gamble and Huff on numerous successful recordings.
The 1971 duet "Ain't Understanding Mellow" by Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager reached which position on the US R&B chart?
Answer: Number 3
The 1971 duet "Ain't Understanding Mellow" by Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager reached number 3 on the US R&B chart.
Jerry Butler served as a Cook County Board Commissioner for 25 years.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler served as a Cook County Board Commissioner for 33 years, from 1985 to 2018.
Jerry Butler chaired the Finance Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Public Works Committee on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler chaired the Health and Hospitals Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Construction Committee on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Jerry Butler retired from public office in 2015.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler retired from his public office as Cook County Board Commissioner in 2018, not 2015.
The Chicago Tribune praised Jerry Butler's vote on the 2008 sales tax increase.
Answer: False
The Chicago Tribune did not praise Jerry Butler's vote on the 2008 sales tax increase; instead, it encouraged voters to vote against him.
Jerry Butler won his 2014 re-election campaign for Cook County Commissioner with over 80 percent of the vote.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler secured over 80 percent of the vote in his 2014 re-election campaign for Cook County Commissioner, demonstrating strong constituent support.
Which of the following was a role Jerry Butler held on the Cook County Board of Commissioners?
Answer: Vice Chair of the Construction Committee
On the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Jerry Butler served as Vice Chair of the Construction Committee, in addition to chairing the Health and Hospitals Committee.
What political office did Jerry Butler hold?
Answer: Cook County Board Commissioner
Jerry Butler held the political office of Cook County Board Commissioner for 33 years.
For how many years did Jerry Butler serve as a Cook County Board Commissioner?
Answer: 33 years
Jerry Butler served as a Cook County Board Commissioner for a total of 33 years, from 1985 to 2018.
Which committee did Jerry Butler chair on the Cook County Board of Commissioners?
Answer: Health and Hospitals Committee
On the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Jerry Butler chaired the Health and Hospitals Committee.
When did Jerry Butler retire from his public office as Cook County Board Commissioner?
Answer: 2018
Jerry Butler retired from his position as Cook County Board Commissioner in 2018.
What was the Chicago Tribune's reaction to Jerry Butler's vote on the 2008 sales tax increase?
Answer: They encouraged voters to vote against him.
Following Jerry Butler's vote to uphold the 2008 Cook County sales tax increase, the Chicago Tribune published an editorial encouraging voters to vote against him.
How did Jerry Butler perform in his 2014 re-election campaign for Cook County Commissioner?
Answer: He won with over 80 percent of the vote.
Jerry Butler won his 2014 re-election campaign for Cook County Commissioner by securing more than 80 percent of the vote.
In 2015, Jerry Butler was inducted into the National Blues Hall of Fame.
Answer: False
In 2015, Jerry Butler was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, not the National Blues Hall of Fame.
Jerry Butler's younger brother, Billy Butler, also worked in the music industry and played guitar with Jerry's band.
Answer: True
Jerry Butler's younger brother, Billy Butler, was also involved in the music industry and played guitar with Jerry's band.
Tony Orlando and Dawn's 1975 cover of "He Will Break Your Heart," retitled "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)," reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Answer: True
The 1975 cover of "He Will Break Your Heart" by Tony Orlando and Dawn, retitled "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)," achieved number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Jerry Butler hosted the PBS TV music special *Soul Train*.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler hosted several PBS TV music specials, including *Doo Wop 50* and *Rock Rhythm and Doo Wop*, but not *Soul Train*.
Jerry Butler served as the president of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler served as the chairman of the board of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, not its president.
The Swedish rock band The Hives covered Jerry Butler's song "Find Another Girl" on their 2000 album *Veni Vidi Vicious*.
Answer: True
The Swedish rock band The Hives included a cover of Jerry Butler's "Find Another Girl" on their 2000 album, *Veni Vidi Vicious*.
The Black Keys covered Jerry Butler's song "Never Give You Up" on their 2010 album, *Brothers*.
Answer: True
The Black Keys featured a cover of Jerry Butler's "Never Give You Up" on their 2010 album, *Brothers*.
Jerry Butler died from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
Answer: False
Jerry Butler died from the effects of Parkinson's disease, not Alzheimer's disease.
Music critics argued that Jerry Butler deserved a solo induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after his group induction.
Answer: True
Following The Impressions' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, some critics suggested that Jerry Butler also merited a solo induction due to his successful solo career.
In which year was Jerry Butler inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame?
Answer: 2015
Jerry Butler was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
Tony Orlando and Dawn's 1975 cover of "He Will Break Your Heart," retitled "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)," achieved what chart position on the US Billboard Hot 100?
Answer: Number 1
The 1975 cover version by Tony Orlando and Dawn, "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)," reached the number one position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Which of these PBS TV music specials did Jerry Butler host?
Answer: Doo Wop 50
Jerry Butler hosted several PBS TV music specials, including *Doo Wop 50*.
What position did Jerry Butler hold within the Rhythm and Blues Foundation?
Answer: Chairman of the Board
Jerry Butler served as the Chairman of the Board for the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
The Swedish rock band The Hives covered Jerry Butler's song "Find Another Girl" on which album?
Answer: Veni Vidi Vicious
The Swedish rock band The Hives covered Jerry Butler's song "Find Another Girl" on their 2000 album titled *Veni Vidi Vicious*.
Which album by The Black Keys featured a cover of Jerry Butler's song "Never Give You Up"?
Answer: Brothers
The Black Keys covered Jerry Butler's song "Never Give You Up" on their 2010 album, *Brothers*.
What was the cause of Jerry Butler's death?
Answer: Parkinson's disease
Jerry Butler died from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
What did some music writers and critics suggest after Jerry Butler's 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction?
Answer: He deserved a solo induction as well.
Following The Impressions' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, some music writers and critics argued that Jerry Butler also deserved a solo induction.