Frankie Sullivan

Frankie Sullivan
Sullivan (right) with Jimi Jamison at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Frank Michael Sullivan III
Born	February 1, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1976-present
Associated acts	Survivor

Frank Michael "Frankie" Sullivan III (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being a 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 Tranchitella. He was part of the US hard rock band Mariah in 1976 (Mariah Mariah united artists records UA-LA493-G).

References

1. Huey, Steve. "Biography: Frankie Sullivan". AMG. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
2. "Frankie Sullivan". Frankie Sullivan. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
3. "Survivor 2012: A Conversation With Frankie Sullivan". Technorati. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
4. "Frankie Sullivan". IMBD. Retrieved 12 November 2013.