Jim Peterik

A true rock veteran with a lengthy list of credits and collaborations to his name, Jim Peterik got his first taste of success in 1970 with the brass-led soul-rock hit "Vehicle," which he wrote and sang for his band the Ides of March. After trying his hand in a variety of roles from solo artist to sideman, songwriter, and session player, Peterik formed his next major vehicle in the late '70s. As primary songwriter and keyboardist/guitarist for rock outfit Survivor, he guided the band through a handful of minor hits before striking it big with the Grammy-winning 1982 rock anthem...