Frankie Sullivan
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 Frankie Sullivan (right) with Jimi Jamison at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2013 | |
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| Birth name | Frank Michael Sullivan III |
| Born | 1 February 1955 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Frank Michael Sullivan III (born 1 February 1955) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Best known for being a founding member of the band Survivor,[1] he has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception.[2]
Along with former bandmate, keyboardist and vocalist Jim Peterik, Sullivan co-wrote all of the group's hits, including "Eye of the Tiger"[3] and "Burning Heart" from the Rocky III and IV movie soundtracks.[4]
According to pianist and keyboardist Jimmy Tranchitella of Northlake, Illinois, Sullivan's musical career began in his early teens. As he sat in on local garage-band practices and assisted with equipment changes, band members began to observe his serious interest, eventually allowing him to play guitar after practice.[citation needed]
He was a member of the hard rock band Mariah in 1976.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Frankie Sullivan". AMG. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Frankie Sullivan". Frankie Sullivan. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Survivor 2012: A Conversation With Frankie Sullivan". Technorati. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Frankie Sullivan". IMBD. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
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