Frankie Sullivan
| Frankie Sullivan | |
|---|---|
 Sullivan (right) with Jimi Jamison at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank M. Sullivan III |
| Born |
February 1, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupations | Guitarist, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1976-present |
| Associated acts | Survivor |
Frankie Sullivan (born Frank M. Sullivan III, 1 February 1955, Chicago) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being a founding member of the band Survivor,[1] and has been the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1977.[2]
Along with former bandmate, keyboardist/vocalist Jim Peterik, Sullivan co-wrote many of the group's hits including "Eye of the Tiger"[3] and "Burning Heart" from the Rocky III and IV movie soundtracks.[4]
Sullivan began playing guitar in his very early teens by sitting in on local garage band practices and helping with their equipment changes. Eventually he was allowed to play a little after band practice when members realized his serious interest, as stated by local piano/keyboard musician and Northlake, Illinois resident Jimmy Tranchitelli. He was part of the US hard rock band Mariah in 1976 (Mariah Mariah united artists records UA-LA493-G).
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. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "Frankie Sullivan". IMBD. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
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