Frankie Sullivan | |
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Background information | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | February 1, 1955
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1976–present |
Member of | Survivor |
Website |
frankiesullivan |
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Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. [1] He has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception. [2]
According to pianist and keyboardist Jimmy Tranchitella of Northlake, Illinois, Sullivan's musical career began in his early teens. He enjoyed sports and started running when he was 17; he became a lifelong runner. [3]
One of his heroes is Muhammad Ali, and he has a framed autograph from the boxer hanging in his home. [3]
In 1976, Sullivan was a member of the Chicago-based hard rock band Mariah. [4]
In 1978, he partnered with Jim Peterik and the two became a successful songwriting team. [5] With Sullivan as the lead guitarist, he and Peterik formed the nucleus of the band Survivor and the band began touring, playing concerts in clubs. [6] Sullivan's first hit on the Billboard charts was in 1981 with the song "Poor Man's Son", from the album Premonition. [5] Along with keyboardist and vocalist Jim Peterik, Sullivan co-wrote all of the group's hits, including " Eye of the Tiger" [7] and " Burning Heart" from the Rocky III and IV movie soundtracks. [8] He credits Sylvester Stallone for giving him the "opportunity of a lifetime" by using his song "Eye of the Tiger" in the Rocky III movie. [9]
In 1984, Sullivan and the band Survivor had a song on the movie soundtrack for The Karate Kid. The song was " The Moment of Truth". [10]
In 1999, Sullivan was featured on the VH1 television show, Where are They Now. [11]
Frankie Sullivan | |
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Background information | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | February 1, 1955
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1976–present |
Member of | Survivor |
Website |
frankiesullivan |
Signature | |
Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. [1] He has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception. [2]
According to pianist and keyboardist Jimmy Tranchitella of Northlake, Illinois, Sullivan's musical career began in his early teens. He enjoyed sports and started running when he was 17; he became a lifelong runner. [3]
One of his heroes is Muhammad Ali, and he has a framed autograph from the boxer hanging in his home. [3]
In 1976, Sullivan was a member of the Chicago-based hard rock band Mariah. [4]
In 1978, he partnered with Jim Peterik and the two became a successful songwriting team. [5] With Sullivan as the lead guitarist, he and Peterik formed the nucleus of the band Survivor and the band began touring, playing concerts in clubs. [6] Sullivan's first hit on the Billboard charts was in 1981 with the song "Poor Man's Son", from the album Premonition. [5] Along with keyboardist and vocalist Jim Peterik, Sullivan co-wrote all of the group's hits, including " Eye of the Tiger" [7] and " Burning Heart" from the Rocky III and IV movie soundtracks. [8] He credits Sylvester Stallone for giving him the "opportunity of a lifetime" by using his song "Eye of the Tiger" in the Rocky III movie. [9]
In 1984, Sullivan and the band Survivor had a song on the movie soundtrack for The Karate Kid. The song was " The Moment of Truth". [10]
In 1999, Sullivan was featured on the VH1 television show, Where are They Now. [11]