Jim Peterik
James Michael Peterik (/ˈpiːtərɪk/ PEE-tə-rik; born November 11, 1950) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the founder of the rock band Survivor, as vocalist and guitarist in The Ides of March, and as co-writer of the anthem "Eye of the Tiger", the theme from the 1982 film Rocky III.
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Peterik performs at an American Society of News Editors convention session in Washington, D.C., April 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Michael Peterik |
| Born | November 11, 1950 Berwyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, AOR, smooth jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, ukulele |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Member of | The Ides of March, Pride of Lions |
| Formerly of | Survivor |
| Website | jimpeterik |
Peterik has co-written songs for 38 Special ("Rockin' into the Night",, "Hold On Loosely and "Caught Up in You"), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackhawk, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar ("Heavy Metal"), Cathy Richardson, Dennis DeYoung, Van Zant, Brian Wilson, REO Speedwagon, and The Beach Boys. He is currently fronting the band Pride of Lions, and the smooth jazz project Jim Peterik's Lifeforce. He has a regular series of yearly concert performances with an all-star cast as World Stage. He is also active as a producer and mentor to young, developing talent.