Survivor is an American rock band formed in 1977 by core members Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan. By the end of 1978, Survivor was signed to a record deal with Scotti Bros. Records. Under patronage of John Kalodner, then head of A&R for Atlantic Records, Survivor went into the studio to cut their first self-titled album.
The big breakout for the band came with the 1982 release of “Eye of The Tiger”. The title song for this record was expressly written for Rocky III, which brought the band national attention. “Eye of The Tiger” spent seven weeks at the #1 spot on the U.S. charts. The song won a Grammy, an Oscar nomination and was voted ‘Best New Song” by the Peoples Choice Awards. Immediately following the record, the band toured extensively performing in sheds and stadiums.
In November 2011, Jimi Jamison rejoined Survivor, after leaving the band in 2006 to focus on his solo career. And in 2013 Dave Bickler rejoined the fold. The band thrilled their fans by having both original singers on tour.
Survivor – Dave Bickler (vocals), Jimi Jamison (vocals), Frankie Sullivan (guitar), Marc Droubay (drums), Billy Ozzello (bass) and Walter Tolentino (keyboards/guitar) – are looking forward to this new chapter in their career.
