The Budding 'Iceman' Trademark Dispute Between Caleb Williams and George Gervin, Explained Within days of one another, both stars filed trademarks related to the "Iceman" moniker. Sports Illustrated · Mar 26
Jerry Butler obituary Singer nicknamed ‘the Iceman’ whose hits included Only the Strong Survive and Hey, Western Union Man The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85 Singer and songwriter who had a longstanding partnership with Curtis Mayfield earned the nickname ‘Iceman’ for his cool demeanour The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
Jerry 'Ice Man' Butler, soul singer whose hits included 'Only the Strong Survive,' dies at 85 Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85 The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Jerry Butler death: Impressions singer dies at 85 In later life, Butler became a politician in Chicago The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Gerald Sims, Chess Records session guitarist heard on Jackie Wilson’s ‘Higher and Higher,’ dead at 83 Beside playing with many blues, soul greats, he also owned a music school and store near 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue where he gave Howlin’ Wolf guitar lessons. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023
Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, dies at age 64 Loring was just five when she starred in the 1964 TV adaptation of Charles Addams’ macabre cartoons – a performance that has set the character’s tone for decades The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023
Bruce Springsteen: Only the Strong Survive review – the Boss plays it safe This new album of old soul covers is warm and enjoyable, but leaves you wishing it had gone a little deeper The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022
Review: Bruce Springsteen wants to change the topic with ‘Only the Strong Survive’ When Bruce Springsteen went on Howard Stern’s Sirius/XM radio show recently to promote his new album of soul music covers, "Only the Strong Survive," he talked about his often-voiced idea of his career being “a lifelong conversation with my audience.” The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 4, 2022
Bruce Springsteen releasing soul music cover album in November The Boss is getting a chance to do what he always wanted to do. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, dies 87 The Impressions formed in the 1950s after Gooden and brothers Richard and Arthur Brooks met Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022
Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, has died Sam Gooden, one of the founding members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
Woodlawn apartments named for affordable housing advocate The Mattie Butler Apartments were named in honor of the Woodlawn East Community and Neighbors founder, who championed affordable housing for decades. Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022