Frankie Sullivan
Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. He was the only permanent fixture in its lineup from the band's 1978 inception until disbanding in 2020.
Also recorded as Frank Michael Sullivan III
Frankie Sullivan
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- Name
- Frankie Sullivan
- Born
- 1 February 1955
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Occupation
- Musician, songwriter
- Full name
- Frank Michael Sullivan III.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- music.
- Languages
- English.
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Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. He was the only permanent fixture in its lineup from the band's 1978 inception until disbanding in 2020.
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• Name — Frankie Sullivan • Born — 1 February 1955 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois, U.S. • Occupation — Musician, songwriter • Instrument — Guitar • Years Active — 1976–present • Past Member Of — Survivor • Website — frankiesullivan.com
Early life
Early life
According to pianist and keyboardist Jimmy Tranchitella of Northlake, Illinois, Sullivan's musical career began in his early teens. He enjoyed sports and started running when he was 17; he became a lifelong runner.
Career
Career
In 1976, Sullivan was a member of the Chicago-based hard rock band Mariah. In 1978, he partnered with Jim Peterik and the two became a successful songwriting team. With Sullivan as the lead guitarist, he and Peterik formed the nucleus of the band Survivor and the band began touring, playing concerts in clubs. Sullivan's first hit on the Billboard charts was in 1981 with the song "Poor Man's Son", from the album Premonition. Along with keyboardist 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. He credits Sylvester Stallone for giving him the "opportunity of a lifetime" by using his song "Eye of the Tiger" in the Rocky III movie. In 1984, Sullivan and the band Survivor had a song on the movie soundtrack for The Karate Kid. The song was "The Moment of Truth". In 1999, Sullivan was featured on the VH1 television show, Where are They Now. His son Ryan, also performs with the group.
With Survivor
With Survivor
• Survivor (1979) • Premonition (1981) • Eye of the Tiger (1982) • Caught in the Game (1983) • Vital Signs (1984) • When Seconds Count (1986) • Too Hot to Sleep (1988) • Reach (2006)
Live albums
Live albums
• Live in Tokyo (1985) • Extended Versions: The Encore Collection (2004)
Compilation albums
Compilation albums
• The Very Best of Survivor (1986) • Greatest Hits (1989) • Prime Cuts: The Classic Tracks (1998) • Survivor Special Selection (2000) • Fire in Your Eyes: Greatest Hits (2000) • Ultimate Survivor (2004) • The Best of Survivor (2006) • Playlist: The Very Best of Survivor (2009) • The Essential Survivor (2014)
Unofficial albums
Unofficial albums
• Fire Makes Steel: The Demos (1996)
Life and career
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Life and career
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1955
Frankie Sullivan born at Chicago.
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- 1.Huey, Steve. Biography: Frankie Sullivan. AMG.
- 2.Frankie Sullivan.
- 3.Lombardo, Kayla. Frankie Sullivan of Survivor talks Rocky, Muhammad Ali and more. Sports illustrated. December 21, 2015.
- 4.Jones, Tim. Tiger Feat – The story of Gwwwoz. Record collector. October 25, 2007.
- 5.Levine, Gerald. Local rock band survives a hard climb to the top. Arlington Heights Daily Herald. December 30, 1980.
- 6.Clearfield Progress. Survivor to catch your eye with success. July 27, 1993.
- 7.Technorati. Survivor 2012: A Conversation With Frankie Sullivan.
- 8.IMDb. Frankie Sullivan.
- 9.Blair, Brian. A Survivor in rock world. The Republic. August 20, 2019.
- 10.Joplin Globe. Survivor to present concert. July 19, 1985.
- 11.Walla Walla Union Bulletin. VH1 Where are they Now. January 7, 1999.
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Frankie Sullivan was recorded at birth as Frank Michael Sullivan III. The authorities additionally record the heading Frank Michael Sullivan III. His recorded language was English. Recorded as songwriter, guitarist, composer and musician.
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