Who were the original band members of Survivor?
Survivor was founded in 1978 by guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik (formerly the lead singer of the Ides of March) with guitarist Frankie Sullivan; the two recruited lead singer Dave Bickler and recorded a self-titled debut album as a trio with studio musicians Dennis Johnson on bass and Gary Smith on drums.
Who sang Survivor in the 80s?
Jimi Jamison
Jimi Jamison, the lead singer of Eighties rock bands Cobra and Survivor, passed away August 31 after suffering a heart attack, TMZ reports. He was 63. Jamison’s booking manager confirmed to TMZ that the former Survivor singer had died.
Who were the lead singers of Survivor?
Dave BicklerJimi JamisonRobin McAuley
Survivor/Lead singers
Where is the band Survivor from?
Chicago, ILSurvivor / Origin
What happened to the original Survivor singer?
On September 1, 2014, Jamison died of what was believed to be a heart attack in his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 63.
Who was the drummer for the band Survivor?
Marc DroubayGary SmithRyan Sullivan
Survivor/Drummers
Who was the best lead singer of Survivor?
This time that awesomeness is Jimi Jamison. He is best known as the lead singer of the band Survivor, taking over that role in 1984.
How many lead singers did Survivor have?
Survivor is one of the few bands to rack up hits with two different lead singers. Their early hits, including “Eye of the Tiger,” were sung by original lead vocalist Dave Bickler.
Who is Jimi Jamison wife?
Debbie JamisonJimi Jamison / Wife (m. 1985–2014)
What else did Survivor sing?
The best of the best from this period find a home in our list of the Top 10 Jimi Jamison Survivor songs.
- ‘Backstreet Love Affair’ From: ‘When Seconds Count’ (1986)
- ‘Desparate Dreams’
- ‘Man Against the World’
- ‘Broken Promises’
- ‘Is This Love’
- ‘The Moment of Truth’
- ‘I Can’t Hold Back’
- ‘High on You’