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Thanks to Dave Burian for this Blast from the past!! From the 1976 “Don’t Fight The Feeling” tour.
“Your dime, your dance floor” was the catchphrase of the late great Chet Coppock who lost his life after complications from an auto accident as a passenger. Chet will always stand as an icon and pioneer in the field of sports talk radio. The Ides of March were often invited to sit with Chet in the broadcast booth at Soldier Field after singing the Anthem for a Bears game. He was always so warm and engaging with an outgoing personality that would light up the room - and any stadium. At 6ft 6 he was larger than life in every way. The Ides recently hung out with Chet and Roe Conn when we played City Winery last month. He loved his rock & roll, especially the Chicago variety having once roadied for the New Colony Six. Even more recently I enjoyed viewing the rock & roll portraits of some of music’s finest, the life’s work of photographer Mike Bush. We strolled around the Bridgeport gallery telling each other stories about the stars we had met. Here is a shot with Mike Bush, me and Chet standing in front of Mike’s shot of the Ides and many other Chicago rockers with Dick Biondi for his street naming ceremony a few years back. I said “Chet, would you mind posing for a photo with us?” He quickly answered, “Jim, have you ever known me to turn down an opportunity for publicity!” I loved that. Chet, you will be missed by every one within the sound of your booming, enthusiastic voice. Your knowledge of sports and rock & roll was encyclopedic. And your shadow will always loom large in the halls of radio and tv greats. Jim Peterik and the Ides of March.
Still Happy Together. Karen and me at Andy’s Ice Cream about to devour Turtle sundaes (after dinner at Gibson’s) on our 51st anniversary of meeting in line at RB High School to see our favorite band, The Turtles. Destiny plans ahead. Jim & Karen.
Today is the world premier of the video of "Proof Of Heaven" - the song that Dennis DeYoung and I wrote that is included on my soon-to-be-released Jim Peterik and World Stage album, "Winds Of Change." https://youtu.be/qFv55zoTPaU The video itself was produced and shot by Greg Bizzaro assisted by Jon Bizzaro at his new Soundstage. Kristie Schram was busy shooting stills and inspiring the best in us. The band that backs up Dennis and me includes one of the incredible guitarists from Dennis’ own band, August Zadra, Ed Breckenfeld on drums, my son Colin Peterik on keyboards and Kevin Campbell on bass. Can you tell that Dennis and I are having a blast singing this song, reveling in the many years we’ve known each other and celebrating the musical camaraderie and mutual respect we’ve developed over the years? The fun we are having is unmistakable! The lyric of this song is certainly meaningful in today’s world: looking for the best in everyone, the Heaven right here on earth. And no, we are not performing in front of a Green Screen. We are standing before an incredible array of LED lights on vast screens onto which Greg and his team played worldly and other-worldly images. Bravo! Dennis and I truly hope our song inspires you to look for signs of heaven “in every stranger’s face.” Peace. Jim & Dennis PROOF OF HEAVEN Dennis DeYoung and Jim Peterik: Music and lyrics TELL ME ALL YOU KNOW WHISPER IN MY EAR THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE WERE DYING ALL TO HEAR I PROMISE NOT TO TELL WELL MAYBE JUST MY WIFE PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS MYSTERY THEY CALL THE AFTERLIFE CAUSE I BELIEVE I BELIEVE I TELL MY SELF EVERYDAY BUT WHEN I LOOK AROUND I SEE A WORLD IN DISARRAY BUT I KEEP ON HOPING I KEEP ON HOPING WE SEARCH FOR PROOF OF HEAVEN WE SEEK THE SACRED LIGHT WE KNEEL WITH SAINTS AND SINNERS HOPING FOR THE BLACK AND WHITE WE LOOK FOR GUARDIAN ANGELS WE PRAY FOR SAVING GRACE WE SEARCH FOR PROOF OF HEAVEN IN EVERY STRANGERS FACE AND TELL ME ONE MORE THING WHY ALL THIS MYSTERY ARE THERE ANY MORE LIKE US OUT IN DISTANT GALAXIES CAUSE EVERYONE I KNOW FROM HERE TO WHO KNOWS WHERE WANTS TO KNOW THE REASON WHY OH LIFE CAN BE UNFAIR CAUSE I BELIEVE I BELIEVE I TELL MYSELF EVERYDAY BUT WHEN I LOOK AROUND I SEE A WORLD THAT'S GONE ASTRAY STILL I KEEP ON HOPING LIVING COPING WE SEARCH FOR PROOF OF HEAVEN WE SEEK THE SACRED LIGHT WE KNEEL WITH SAINTS AND SINNERS HOPING FOR THE BLACK AND WHITE WE LOOK FOR GUARDIAN ANGELS WE PRAY FOR SAVING GRACE WE SEARCH FOR PROOF OF HEAVEN IN EVERY STRANGERS FACE TIAN TIAN TIAN TIAN PARADISO CIELO PARADIS CAN YOU SEE THE SIGNS OF HEAVEN RIGHT BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES CAN YOU FEEL THE HOPE INSIDE US SHINNING SHINNING CAN'T YOU HEAR THE SOUND OF MUSIC THROUGH THE STREETS OF PARADISE CAN'T YOU HEAR THE BELLS OF FREEDOM CHIMING CHIMING WE SEARCH FOR PROOF OF HEAVEN IN EACH AND EVERY FACE WE LOOL FOR SIGNS OF MERCY AND PRAY FOR SAVING GRACE I SWEAR BY ALL THATS HOLY IF WERE TO RISE AGAIN WE'LL FIND THAT OUR SALVATION IS ALWAYS FOUND WITHIN WE'LL RISE AGAIN
Thanks to Greg Bizzaro, Marc Scherer, and everyone else who sent this!
Nashville-area fans! I'll be performing at Tin Pan South on Tuesday evening!
Happy Birthday to the Cat With the Hat and the Horn - Tim Bales, trumpet for the Buzzards Brass!!
Wishing Bob Bergland a happy Birthday today! It’s hard to believe that my friend in Cub Scouts is now entering his 7th decade. I’m not far behind. The journeys we’ve been on together could fill the pages of a book. He is my confidant, manager, fellow Ide of March, guitar collector, world traveler and the best friend I could ever have. Shine on Bob! Love always. Jim Ps. Did I ever tell you how much I enjoyed singing “Stewball” with you in the Piper gym in 7th grade? We killed!! JP
When that song you wrote shows up as an answer on “Jeopardy!”...
After the City Winery show with our dear friends and X-Tremes.
Conrad Prybe became the third member of the Ides’ brass section on trombone in 1972 when we decided to get even more serious about being the ultimate horn band. We picked Conrad after extensive auditions for his fluid playing and smooth sound. He was a part of the Ides legacy that included new songs such as “American Express,” “Angel” and “Rag For a Vagabond Lady.” He always stressed to us the importance of space (or daylight as he used to call it) in our playing and arrangements. He will be missed by all who knew him and heard him play. Play On! Jim and all the Ides Of March Only known photo to exist with Conrad Prybe’s time as the trombonist with the Ides. Left to right: Larry, Chuck, Conrad, Mike, Jim, Jim Vosecek (Road crew), John Larson and Bob. In Larry’s basement rehearsing.
Thanks Bob Bergland for including me in his sky box to see the amazing Fleetwood Mac. It was one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve seen in quite a while. The new additions, Mike Campbell and Neil Finn, did an admirable job completing the Fleetwood sound. World Turning was a standout with awesome drum duel with Mick Fleetwood and their amazing percussionist.
Thanks Mancow for having me on your show on Monday. Thanks for promoting the Ides show at City Winery on Wednesday. And premiering "Too Far To Turn Around" from the soon-to-drop Ides Of March album. Enjoyed singing and goofing around with you and Jen Weigal and Love Cheese. Play On! Jimbo
From our 1986 Japan trip.
1986 - Me, Jimi and Stephan on the Bullet Train.
Me with Jimi and Stephan somewhere cold.
The message on my Facebook page from Stephan Ellis’ cousin, Jessica Joy hit me like a shot. She told me that Stephan had just passed away. Thinking of him onstage with Survivor I was sure he was bulletproof, immortal. That’s the way he came off. Stephan was the genuine rock & Roll article: he had the look, the attitude and his aggressive style on his Fender Precision bass that helped define what would become the signature sound of Survivor. When Frankie and I traveled to the west coast soon after our first album in late 1980 to audition a new rhythm section, our pal, the late great Fergie Fredericksen suggested we cool our heels at Flipper’s Roller Disco on La Cienega just off of Sunset Strip. As we had a beer and watched the gals in satin short shorts skate around we noticed a band playing in the center of the rink. It was a band called Baxter playing good original music. Frankie leaned over to me and said “That’s the kind of bass player we need”. I said “How bout that bass player?” We waited till Baxter took a break and I dodged the skaters to reach the band. I introduced myself to the blond bass player who was taking off his bass. I told him that me and Frankie were holding auditions for Survivor at SIR tomorrow morning, would he like to come? He had never heard of us but when I told him we were signed to Scotti Brothers/Atlantic he readily agreed. He mentioned that he had just auditioned for the Babys but “there was not enough pixie dust on it” and he didn’t get the gig. Next morning he showed up promptly at 9:30 along with the drummer Frankie had set up to audition - Marc Droubay. What a fortunate coincidence because from the downbeat of a new song we were working on called "Hearts of Stone" we knew we had found in this rhythm section the sound we were looking for: solid, pounding and totally locked as a unit. We soon started working up songs that became the pivotal album in Survivor’s history, the one that famously caught the attention of one Sylvester Stallone. It was called 'Premonition'. It was indeed. Stephan was a true rocker. Nothing mattered to him as much as his bass guitar and a cold Heineken in his hand. His unflappable countenance was a lesson to us all. He weathered every storm with us through the next 5 Survivor albums playing on our biggest hits including :Eye Of The Tiger," "I Can’t Hold Back," "Burning Heart," "The Search is Over" and "High On You." He will be remembered for his musicianship, his dedication to the art of Rock & Roll, his mischievous smile and the friend he was to so many. Stephan Ellis - you are a classic. Rock in Peace. Jim Peterik.
The new "live room" at The Jam Lab! Killer sound!
Cuttting two new tracks at the amazing Jam Lab. Colin Peterik engineer in foreground. Mike Aquino, Ed Breckenfeld, Jim Peterik.
Sitting on my late Christmas gift from my awesome personal assistant and friend Christine May. I thank you. My core thanks you. My back thanks you. My wife thanks you! Jimbo
Eye of the Tiger bars on display at Midway Airport! Jimmybar natural foods
Photo Ninja Kristie Schram. photo by Paul Braun
Videographer Greg Bizzaro. Greg's team was responsible for the live video and all of the graphics you saw on the screens. photo by Kristie Schram
After handling all of the contracts, Jim Lenz needed a cocktail. photo by Kristie Schram
Booking agent Jim Lenz photo by Kristie Schram
JP/World Stage/Ides booking agent Jim Lenz photo by Kristie Schram
With the hours he kept over the weekend, Gary Jerkatis definitely needed a performance snack. Fortunately, there were Eye Of The Tiger bars available. photo by Kristie Schram
Ides Hammond Master Scott May and Social Media/Archivist Paul Braun. photo by Kristie Schram
Scott May looks perplexed about the Eye Of The Tiger performance bar. photo by Kristie Schram
The Jam Lab Audio Engineer/Technician Gary Jerkatis. photo by Kristie Schram
We're not really sure who this is. He looks somewhat familiar, but with the glasses... hmmm... Scott May photo by Kristie Schram
Scott May photo by Kristie Schram
"Allow me to be serious for a moment..." Scott May photo by Kristie Schram
Everyone said that Scott was always just a little off... Scott May photo by Kristie Schram
The Man With the Magic Fingers, The Hero On the Hammond, The Dude With the Hat - Scott May! photo by Kristie Schram
Larry is serious about performance. So is the Eye of the Tiger Bar. photo by Kristie Schram
Lovable Larry Millas. photo by Kristie Schram
The Original Ide and Sound Engineer Supreme, Larry "Merlin" Millas. photo by Kristie Schram
Thunder with sophistication. Ed Breckenfeld photo by Kristie Schram
The man needs a performance bar. Fortunately, he has one right there. Ed Breckenfeld photo by Kristie Schram
The Thunder that is Ed Breckenfeld! photo by Kristie Schram
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