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▸ Artist · 1982–1987

Survivor

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Formed1978OriginUnited StatesGenrerock music, album-oriented rock, pop rockLabelFrontiers Records, PolyGram, Scotti Bros. RecordsMembersDave Bickler, Frankie Sullivan, Jim Peterik, Gary Smith, Jimi Jamison

Picture yourself in a neon-lit arena, the crowd roaring in anticipation as the unmistakable riff of "Eye of the Tiger" ignites the air. That electric energy is the heartbeat of Survivor, the American rock band that emerged from Chicago in 1978, blending hard rock with pop sensibilities. With members like Dave Bickler and Jimi Jamison, they delivered anthems that became the soundtrack of a generation. Songs like "Burning Heart," "The Search Is Over," and "I Can't Hold Back" encapsulate the spirit of determination and resilience. Their music, steeped in album-oriented rock, still resonates today, reminding us that the thrill of the fight is never truly over. So, crank up the volume and let Survivor take you on a nostalgic ride through the arena rock glory of the '80s.

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Eye of the Tiger
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1982
I Can't Hold Back
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1984
The Search Is Over
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1984
Burning Heart
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1985
Is This Love
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1987

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