Jimi Jamison (USA)

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Jimi Jamison - Eye Of The Tiger (EP) (2014)











Year : 2014 (EP)
Style : Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front + Videos
Size : 117 mb

Bio:

Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison (born August 23, 1951 in Mississippi) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and cowriter of the theme song for Baywatch.By the late 1970s, he was fronting the local Memphis band, Target, and he went on to become the lead singer of the more well-known band, Cobra in the early 1980s. He would later provide background vocals for successful bands including ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and many others. After the demise of Cobra in 1983/84, he was invited to join Survivor, whose success had been on the wane since their number-one hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Although he was initially not adamant about fronting what he considered more of a "pop rock" band, which would contrast significantly with the heavy metal stylings of Cobra to which he had become accustomed, Jamison ultimately joined and became Survivor's new frontman.

Album:

In 2014, Jamison decided to cut his own version of the iconic song and, to be quite honest, it is vocally very similar to Bickler's take on the trrack, although I have long preferred Jamison's slightly gruffer vocals to those of Bickler, and the same holds true here.Musically, there was a good deal of re-arrangement of the track by Babbitt and Cleveland, who are both members of the Whitney Wolanin Band (yeah, I don't know who that is, either...). It is still very identifiable as "Eye Of The Tiger", but the music was updated a bit to keep the song from sounding as dated as you might anticipate, and to give it new life. In my opinion, this was done successfully, as Jamison's vocals are strong and the music is very nicely done, with a great guitar solo from Cleveland. The regular Anniversary Mix is nearly 45 seconds longer than the edit and features an extended guitar solo, while the "Sing Along" version is little more than a karaoke track that serves no purpose for me...

Line Up:

Jimi Jamison - Lead Vocals
Bob Babbitt - Bass
Dave Cleveland - Lead Guitar

Tracklist:

01. Eye Of The Tiger (Rocky III Anniversary Mix)
02. Eye Of The Tiger (Rocky III Anniversary Edit)
03. Eye Of The Tiger ("Sing Along" Instrumental Mix)

+ Video "Eye Of The Tiger" (Video Official)
+ Video "Eye Of The Tiger" (Live Video)
+ Video "I'm Always Here" (Official Video)




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Jimi Jamison - Rock Hard (2022)













Year : 1989-1990 (Iconoclassic Records Edition 2022)
Style : Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 117 mb

Bio:

Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison (born August 23, 1951 in Mississippi) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and cowriter of the theme song for Baywatch.By the late 1970s, he was fronting the local Memphis band, Target, and he went on to become the lead singer of the more well-known band, Cobra in the early 1980s. He would later provide background vocals for successful bands including ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and many others. After the demise of Cobra in 1983/84, he was invited to join Survivor, whose success had been on the wane since their number-one hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Although he was initially not adamant about fronting what he considered more of a "pop rock" band, which would contrast significantly with the heavy metal stylings of Cobra to which he had become accustomed, Jamison ultimately joined and became Survivor's new frontman.

Album:

The Search Is Over… JIMI JAMISON‘s previously unreleased debut album “Rock Hard” is finally released. Originally recorded 1989-1990, finally Iconoclassic Records label is releasing ”Rock Hard” in a deluxe, expanded CD edition.With Survivor having gone on hiatus following the release of 1988’s Too Hot to Sleep, Jamison pursued a solo career which bore fruit on the 1991 Scotti Bros. release ‘When Love Comes Down’. However, that wasn’t the album originally intended to be the Survivor frontman’s solo debut.Jamison entered the studio for ”Rock Hard” with producer-engineer Jim Gaines (Santana, Journey, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and producer-songwriter Kenny Mims (Kenny Rogers, Paul Davis, Mac Davis). Its material touched on every era of the singer’s career, including rockers in the style of Target, hard rock reminiscent of Cobra, and epic AOR destined to thrill his Survivor audience.Ready for release by late 1989, Jimi Jamison’s ‘Rock Hard’ album has never been heard… until now! ‘Rock Hard’ has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Patrick W. Engel and includes a 6000 word sleeve note delving into the history of the recordings.For this recording Jamison was joined by a host of musicians such as Mims (guitars, bass, keyboards), John Roth and Hal McCormack (electric guitar), David Cochran (bass), Scott Trammell (drums, percussion), Randy Cantor and Tony Thomas (keyboards), and others, and the 10-song album was completed by the end of 1989. It was ready for release when the decision was made to take Jamison’s solo career in a different direction.This is an awesome release, a lost gem from one of the greatest AOR singers finally available with a superb sound quality.

Line Up:

Jimi Jamison (lead vocals)
Kenny Mims (guitars, bass, keyboards)
John Roth, Hal McCormack (electric guitar)
David Cochran (bass)
Scott Trammell , Steve Mergen (drums, percussion)
Randy Cantor, Tony Thomas (keyboards)
John Hampton (Tambourine)

Production:

Design – John Sellards
Engineer – Doug Nightwine, Evan Rush, Jim Gaines, Skip Burzumato
Executive-Producer – Jim Zumwalt
Lettering – Holly Bess
Liner Notes – Jeremy Holiday
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Jim Gaines, John Hampton
Photography By – Jeff Katz
Producer – Jim Gaines, Kenny Mims
Programmed By – Kenny Mims, Randy Cantor, Tony Thomas
Project Manager – Jeremy Holiday
Remastered By – Patrick W. Engel
Recorded at Kiva Recording and Ardent Recording Studios, Memphis, TN
Mixed at Ardent Recording Studios, Memphis, TN

Tracklist:

01. Rock Hard
02. Girls Like
03. First Day Of Love
04. Cry Alone
05. I Believe In Love
06. True Lovers
07. Something Every Heart Should Know
08. Cry Touch
09. A Dream Too Far
10. Is It True What They Say About Love
11. Ever Since The World Began (Bonus Track)

Tracks 2, 7 and 10 are previously unreleased songs
Tracks 3, 8 and 9 are previously unreleased recordings
Tracks 5 and 6 are previously unreleased mixes
Track 11 is a bonus track (from the Sylvester Stallone movie "Lock Up")




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Jimi Jamison - Unreleased Music (2012)











Year : 2012
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 115 mb

Bio:

Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison (born August 23, 1951 in Mississippi) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and cowriter of the theme song for Baywatch.By the late 1970s, he was fronting the local Memphis band, Target, and he went on to become the lead singer of the more well-known band, Cobra in the early 1980s. He would later provide background vocals for successful bands including ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and many others. After the demise of Cobra in 1983/84, he was invited to join Survivor, whose success had been on the wane since their number-one hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Although he was initially not adamant about fronting what he considered more of a "pop rock" band, which would contrast significantly with the heavy metal stylings of Cobra to which he had become accustomed, Jamison ultimately joined and became Survivor's new frontman.

Album:

JIMI JAMISON is, without a doubt, a Rock ‘n Roll icon. With recent release of his 1989-1990 shelved album ‘Rock Hard’, many of you asked for this one. Some time before passing away, Jamison released by himself “Unreleased Music“, a collection of never released recordings from the past.Around 2005-2007 Jamison teamed up again with longtime collaborator Kenny Mims from Nashville and tracked down some original tunes written by the duo, all shelved.These are beautiful Melodic Rock songs, some with a blues and country/Americana flavor and the typical Jimi Jamison touch. Although including some acoustic instrumentation all are electric-based with a Rock pulse where the magical voice of Jimi takes the central stage.There’s a couple of songs penned with former Survivor guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik destined for an album together that never was finished.One of them is “Sound Of Home” (recorded by Peterik’s for Pride Of Lion 1st album) presented here in a more Classic Rock style, and “Heart Of A Woman” which appeared in Jamison/Peterik album ‘Extra Moments’, but this is a completely different version.“Unreleased Music” is an official release by Jimi Jamison own label / publishing SongCast. It shows Jimi’s more organic, Classic Rock side, but don’t be fooled, this stuff rocks from the heart.As all touched by this unique singer, “Unreleased Music” is a must have for any Melodic Rock / AOR fan.

Line Up:

Jimi Jamison (lead vocals)
Kenny Mims (guitars, bass, keyboards)
John Roth, Hal McCormack (electric guitar)
David Cochran (bass)
Scott Trammell , Steve Mergen (drums, percussion)
Randy Cantor, Tony Thomas (keyboards)
John Hampton (Tambourine)

+ Guest:

Jim Peterik - vocals

Tracklist:

01. Bring ‘Em Back
02. Miss That Girl
03. Till You Love Someone
04. The Sound Of Home
05. A Kiss To Remember You By
06. Emily Lives In My Guitar
07. Language Of Love
08. Heart Of A Woman




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Jimi Jamison - Jimmy Wayne Jamison (2024)













Year : 2024
Style : Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 115 mb

Bio:

Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison (born August 23, 1951 in Mississippi) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and cowriter of the theme song for Baywatch.By the late 1970s, he was fronting the local Memphis band, Target, and he went on to become the lead singer of the more well-known band, Cobra in the early 1980s. He would later provide background vocals for successful bands including ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and many others. After the demise of Cobra in 1983/84, he was invited to join Survivor, whose success had been on the wane since their number-one hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Although he was initially not adamant about fronting what he considered more of a "pop rock" band, which would contrast significantly with the heavy metal stylings of Cobra to which he had become accustomed, Jamison ultimately joined and became Survivor's new frontman.

Album:

Finally, former Survivor lead singer JIMI JAMISON‘s previously unreleased 2007 solo album “Jimmy Wayne Jamison” is being released. The album is entirely written and produced by fellow former Survivor bandmate Jim Peterik and recorded with a cast of fine musicians, including Peterik and Mike Aquino (Mecca, Pride Of Lions).After leading Survivor to the top of the charts in the mid-80s, powerhouse vocalist Jimi Jamison reunited with Jim Peterik to cut… a country-rock album? The concept seems perplexing, yet it makes perfect sense.The singer was born Jimmy Wayne Jamison in smalltown Mississippi. Those who knew him best said that you could hear his Southern roots, no matter what he was singing. Today’s country music often blurs the line between true old school country, pop, and straight up rock & roll. The same is true with ”Jimmy Wayne Jamison” which at times, doesn’t stray too far from the Jimi Jamison that we all know and love so dearly.A young Jamison performed songs by The Marshall Tucker Band in his dues paying club days, cut background vocals for Molly Hatchet, and sang prominent harmonies all over ZZ Top’s massive ‘Eliminator’ album. ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons referred to Jamison as the “fourth member” of the group after working, touring, and hanging out with them in multiple occasions.Meanwhile, master songwriter Jim Peterik had written with Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, and Blackhawk. Peterik zeroes in on one thing about Jamison’s vocals that he registered almost immediately. “I heard what I called ‘the yodel’ in his voice, which is what I call the ‘Southern twang,’” he explains. “It’s not really Southern, but he’s got a catch in his voice that I made sure was in every song.”“It’s not like he sings this album with a certain twang or anything like that, it’s just Jamison,” Peterik offers as an expert summary. “I mean, there’s really not a huge dividing line between the two Jamisons, the ‘rock Jamison’ and what you’re hearing on this record, at least in my opinion. Maybe it’s a little more gentle? But he’s still rockin’.”Jimi Jamison’s ”Jimmy Wayne Jamison” album has never been heard… until now, thanks to this impeccable Iconoclassic Records CD, the second posthumous release from the Jimi Jamison Archives. There’s a very nice liner notes essay by Matt Wardlaw (Ultimate Classic Rock radio DJ and journalist) documenting the album’s creation.

Line Up:

Jimi Jamison – Lead and Background Vocals
Jim Peterik – Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Mike Aquino – Guitar, Mandolin
Klem Hayes – Bass
Ed Breckenfeld – Drums
Christian Cullen – Keyboards
Scott May – B3 organ on “Alive”
Lisa McClowry – Background Vocals

Production:

Produced by Jim Peterik and Larry Millas

Tracklist:

01. Live Life
02. Love You All Over The World
03. Runaway Train
04. Strong At The Broken Places
05. I Wanna Touch You There
06. Heart Of A Woman
07. Sound Of Home
08. Alive
09. Till You Love Someone
10. Come Dancing
11. A Kiss To Remember You By




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Jimi Jamison - 1998 Live Hits (2025)











Year : 2025
Style : Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 175 mb

Bio:

Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison (born August 23, 1951 in Mississippi) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and cowriter of the theme song for Baywatch.By the late 1970s, he was fronting the local Memphis band, Target, and he went on to become the lead singer of the more well-known band, Cobra in the early 1980s. He would later provide background vocals for successful bands including ZZ Top, Joe Walsh and many others. After the demise of Cobra in 1983/84, he was invited to join Survivor, whose success had been on the wane since their number-one hit, "Eye of the Tiger." Although he was initially not adamant about fronting what he considered more of a "pop rock" band, which would contrast significantly with the heavy metal stylings of Cobra to which he had become accustomed, Jamison ultimately joined and became Survivor's new frontman.

Album:

‘1998 Live Hits‘ is a powerful time capsule capturing the energy, emotion, and artistry of legendary vocalist JIMI JAMISON at a pivotal point in his post- Survivor career. Recorded across three vibrant shows in Little Rock, AR, Nashville, TN, and Bettendorf, IA, and now to be released by Frontiers Music Srl, this album showcases JAMISON’s electrifying live presence and undeniable vocal prowess as he revisits some of the most iconic songs from his time with Survivor, along with deep cuts, original solo work, and inspired covers. The album will be out on December 12, 2025.Backing JAMISON is a seasoned and soulful ensemble: longtime collaborators Jeff Adams (bass, vocals) and Hal Butler (keyboards, vocals) were joined by guitarist Chris Adamson, drummer Pete Mendillo, and Memphis-based producer and guitarist Wes Henley, who also supervised these live album recordings. This lineup reflects a strong musical camaraderie built over years of touring, with several members having roots alongside JAMISON that date back to his 1970s band Target.Now, years later, these recordings allow fans—old and new—to reconnect with a voice and spirit that remains timeless. ‘1998 Live Hits’ is more than a concert album; it’s a tribute to an era, a legacy, and the enduring magic of JIMI JAMISON.

Line Up:

Jimi Jamison – Lead and Background Vocals
Jeff Adams – Bass and vocals
Chris Adamson – Guitars
Wes Henley – Guitars
Pete Mendillo – Drums
Hal Butler – Keyboards and vocals

Tracklist:

01. Burning Heart
02. High On You
03. Rebel Son
04. I’m Always Here
05. I See You in Everyone
06. Rock Hard
07. Oceans
08. The Search is Over
09. Is This Love
10. I Can’t Hold Back
11. Riders on the Storm
12. Too Hot to Sleep
13. Eye of the Tiger




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