EP#224: Within a Burning Heart - An Interview with Jim Peterik

Join Justin as he chats with musician Jim Peterik about the secret sauce behind songwriting, The Ides of March, writing Eye of the Tiger, forming the band Survivor, TV jingles, and more!

Jim Peterik bio:

"James Michael Peterik (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.

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."

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