{"product_id":"through-the-eye-of-the-tiger-paperback","title":"Through the Eye of the Tiger - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Peterik\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Torem\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKevin Cronin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Hey, yo, Jim . . . This is Sylvester Stallone. Give me a call . . .\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt was these words that would set Jim Peterik on the road to rock 'n' roll immortality. After he and his Survivor bandmates recorded \"Eye of the Tiger\" for the \u003ci\u003eRocky III\u003c\/i\u003e soundtrack, the song would go on to earn a Grammy, an Oscar nomination, reach triple platinum status--and become one of the most recognizable tunes in music history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there's much more to the story of Survivor and its founding member, Jim Peterik, than meets the eye. As one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation, Peterik has cowritten songs with some of the most famous bands and artists of our time, including 38 Special (\"Caught Up in You,\" \"Hold on Loosely\"), Sammy Hagar (\"Heavy Metal\"), The Beach Boys, The Doobie Brothers, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, and many more. Now, for the first time, Peterik is sharing his stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with tales from Peterik's life in rock 'n' roll, \u003ci\u003eThrough the Eye of the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e documents his early days of success with The Ides of March (\"Vehicle\"), through the often torturous power struggles within Survivor, and the giddy highs that accompany a trail of worldwide hits. From going to a party in Led Zeppelin's hotel room (and turning right back out the door) to escorting a disoriented Janis Joplin back to her hotel room after opening her show in Calgary, Peterik's accounts will surprise and delight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThrough the Eye of the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a memoir of a songwriting legend; it's a classic rock 'n' roll story told through the eyes of someone who has lived through it all--and through the Eye of the Tiger.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do Survivor, The Ides Of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, and The Beach Boys have in common? The uncommon songwriting, vocal, and production talents of \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Peterik\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn high school, Peterik put together his first band, The Ides Of March, whose single \"\"Vehicle\"\" hit No. 2 on the Billboard chart. Just out of high school, the band did shows with Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1977, Jim founded one of the premier rock bands of the '80s: Survivor. After two critically acclaimed albums, he received a call from Sylvester Stallone to write a song for an upcoming movie. With worldwide sales now reaching 30 million, the Peterik\/Sullivan-penned anthem \"\"Eye Of The Tiger\"\" became the title song of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eRocky III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and one of the most popular motivational anthems of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeterik garnered 18 Top 10 hits, including \"\"Hold On Loosely,\"\" \"\"Caught Up In You,\"\" \"\"Rocking Into The Night,\"\" and \"\"Fantasy Girl.\"\" With Peterik's \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSongwriting for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e now a bestseller, he is traveling the world doing songwriting seminars. Ides Of March recently celebrated 50 years of making music together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Torem\u003c\/b\u003e has conducted more than 100 interviews with rock personalities, but she is especially excited about the one that ultimately led to her collaboration with Jim Peterik on \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThrough the Eye of the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. Her features, profiles, and reviews have appeared in \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopmatters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWindy City Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003ePennyblackmusic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, where she launched \"\"Rock Salt Row,\"\" a debate forum, and \"\"Raging Pages,\"\" for literary reviews. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLisa's multicultural album, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSinglish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, has been performed at the Chicago Cultural Center, and her one-act play, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eDog Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e was produced by Love Creek Theater, Manhattan. Her instrumental\/vocal music has appeared on educational tapes and in Chicago theaters. A voting member of The Recording Academy, she lives in Chicago with her blues-harpist husband, rock 'n' roll daughters, and quartet of cats.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769866813728,"sku":"9781940363165","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/33ec2b39951ba70407c61bb0cbd3a06f.webp?v=1780358656","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/through-the-eye-of-the-tiger-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}