- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Impressions) in 1991.
- Given the his famous "Iceman" nickname by legendary Philadelphia radio personality Georgie Woods
- Co-host, with Gayle Samuels, of an infomercial for TimeLife's "Soul Story" music collection. (2006)
- Cook County Commissioner of Water, still performs mostly on weekends (February 2004)
- Uncle of Yolanda Goff, Kiwana Butler-Lewis, and Doris Butler.
- Son of Jerry Butler, Sr. and Arvelia Andrew Butler, and Brother of Billy Butler, Dorothy Butler, and Mattie Butler.
- Father of Randall Butler, and Anthony Butler.
- Inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
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