# Frankie Sullivan
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Frank Michael Sullivan III (born 1 February 1955) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Best known for being a founding member of the band Survivor, he has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception.Along with former bandmate, keyboardist and vocalist Jim Peterik, Sullivan co-wrote all of the group's hits, including "Eye of the Tiger" and "Burning Heart" from the Rocky III and IV movie soundtracks.According to pianist and keyboardist Jimmy Tranchitella of Northlake, Illinois, Sullivan's musical career began in his early teens. As he sat in on local garage-band practices and assisted with equipment changes, band members began to observe his serious interest, eventually allowing him to play guitar after practice.He was a member of the hard rock band Mariah in 1976.
Tailgate Talk 12/14/24
Guests: Jay Paterno (author, former coach), Capriee Tucker and Kori Walker (Athens basketball coaches), Roger Kitchen (Power Mental Performance), Jake Moran (East Limestone boys' basketball coach), Frankie Sullivan (James Clemens boys' basketball coach), Clay 'Freak Daddy' Coleman (Huntsville Havoc…
Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem
In the early 80s, this Survivor co-founder Jim Peterik came home for Lunch and checked his answering machine. He couldn’t believe his ears, Sylvester Stallone asked him to call him right back. He thought it was someone trying to prank him. but when he called back it was really him… Sly Stallone w…
Survivor’s Journey: From Eye of the Tiger to a New Voice and Another #1 Hit
Sylvester Stallone called the Rookie Band Survivor up and hired them to write the lead song for Rocky 3. Survivor responded with Eye of the Tiger and is was a smash on rock radio in 1982 when it hit #1 for 6 weeks. Then lead singer Dave Bickler went down with throat issues and the band thought the…
Interview: Jim Peterik on How Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” Became a Rocky Anthem
In the early 80s this Survivor co-founder Jim Peterik came home for Lunch and checked his answering machine. He couldn’t believe his ears, Sylvester Stallone asked him to call him right back. He thought it was someone trying to prank him. but when he called back it was really him… Sly Stallone wa…
Unveiling 'Eye of the Tiger': Frankie Sullivan on Survivor, Rocky III, and Muhammad Ali Secrets!
From crafting the iconic Eye of the Tiger for Rocky III to Burning Heart in Rocky IV, Frankie shares untold stories about Sylvester Stallone, the music that defined a generation, and a surprising Muhammad Ali connection. We also touch on guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Brian May, plus behin…
Jim Peterik (Survivor/Ides of March)
Jim Peterik wrote the book on songwriting. Literally. He's the co-author of Songwriting For Dummies, now in its 2nd edition.
More famously — he’s also the author of some of the best known songs of the last 50 years, including “Eye Of The Tiger,” which Jim co-wrote with Frankie Sullivan, for their…
The Wingmen 09/23/25
Guests; Juan Johnson (head football coach), Darrin Turpin, Brian Hamill, Grace Turpin (mountain bike coaches, team member), Mason Rose and Matthew Evers (football players), Frankie Sullivan (boys' basketball coach, RedHawk Top Flight Award winner)
Tailgate Talk 01/03/26
Guests: Will Furlong (new Elkmont football coach), Jake Moran and Jessica Thompson (East Limestone basketball coaches), Frankie Sullivan and Monica Maxwell (James Clemens basketball coaches), Cal George (Ardmore soccer coach), Clay 'Freak Daddy' Coleman (Huntsville Havoc), A.P. Steadham
Tailgate Talk 01/31/26
Guests: Juan Johnson (James Clemens football coach), Frankie Sullivan (James Clemens boys' basketball coach), Matt Smith (Tanner football coach), Kori Walker and Capriee Tucker (Athens basketball coaches), Gerri Forrest (Stretch Zone regional manager), Clay 'Freak Daddy' Coleman (Huntsville Havoc),…
The Story Behind Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”: How Rocky III Created a #1 Hit
The story of the #1 hit Eye of the Tiger from Rocky 3. In the early 80s this Survivor co-founder Jim Peterik came home for Lunch and checked his answering machine. He couldn’t believe what he heard, Sylvester Stallone asked him to call him back. He thought it was a prank call. but when he calle…
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