Mar 7, 2025 - Music

From The Impressions to The Chi-Lites: The ultimate Chicago soul quiz

Justin Kaufmann

Animated illustration of a Chicago Municipal Device with the three spokes rotating out and being replaced by a question mark, which lights up with sparkles in the shape of stars from the Chicago flag. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

This week's quiz is in honor of the late, great Jerry "Iceman" Butler, who was praised for his work in Cook County government but deserves far more praise for his work singing with The Impressions and making Chicago the one time soul capital of the world.

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From The Impressions to The Chi-Lites: The ultimate Chicago soul quiz

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