"Eye of the Tiger", by the American rock band Survivor, was written by guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboardist Jim Peterik as the theme song for the 1982 film "Rocky III". Released in May 1982 as a single from Survivor's third album, "Eye of the Tiger", the song blends elements of hard rock with a post-disco beat. Sylvester Stallone, director and star of "Rocky III", approached Survivor after Queen declined permission to use their song "Another One Bites the Dust". He had heard Survivors' 1981 song "Poor Man's… read more
"Eye of the Tiger", by the American rock band Survivor, was written by guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboardist Jim Peterik as the theme … read more
"Eye of the Tiger", by the American rock band Survivor, was written by guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboardist Jim Peterik as the theme song for the 1982 film "Rocky II… read more
Survivor was an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan. The band achieved commercial success in the 1980s, producing five top ten singles in the United States. They are best known for their 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", which served as the theme song for the film "Rocky III" and spent six weeks at number one on the US charts. Dave Bickler served as the band's vocalist from 1978 to 1983, appearing on their first four albums. He left the band following a vocal injury and was replaced by Jimi Jamison in 1984. With Jamiso… read more
Survivor was an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan. The band achieved commercial success in the 1980s, producing five top ten singles in the Un… read more
Survivor was an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan. The band achieved commercial success in the 1980s, producing five top ten singles in the United States. They are best known for their 198… read more