Jim Peterik is a guitarist, singer and songwriter.  He started his career fronting "Ides of March" and wrote the #2 hit song "Vehicle."  He also co-wrote many songs with .38 Special including "Hold On Loosely" & "Caught Up In You" as well as the song "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar.  And of course he was formerly in  Survivor and wrote or co-wrote all their hits including the #1 hit smash "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3.  In this episode we discuss writing with Brian Wilson, Sammy Hagar & Tom Keifer, songwriting tips, producer style and more! 

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Jim Peterik & The World Stage 
02:52 - How Write Great Songs
03:35 - Writing "Hold On Loosely" by .38 Special 
04:45 - Using a Rhyming Dictionary & Songwriting Inspiration 
07:10 - Sammy Hagar 
08:11 - Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys 
10:10 - Dennis DeYoung (Formerly of Styx) & Proof of Heaven 
11:55 - Tom Keifer (Formerly of Cinderella) 
13:34 - Funniest Musician Jim Knows  
15:09 - Ron Nevison & Producer Style 
18:55 - Live Shows & Singing 
20:10 - Hired Guns & Liberty DeVito & Songwriting Credits 
23:02 - Vehicle for Education Charity 

Jim Peterik website:
https://jimpeterik.com

Vehicle for Education website:
https://theidesofmarch.com/a-vehicle-for-education/

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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