Jimi Jamison, who sang lead on Survivor hits such as “Burning Heart” and “Is This Love,” has died. He was 63.
Booking agent Sally Irwin said Tuesday that Jamison died last weekend from an apparent heart attack at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He had returned to Memphis after performing in California.
Jamison joined the group in 1984, after it had already become known for “Eye of the Tiger,” the theme song for the Sylvester Stallone film “Rocky III.”
With Jamison replacing vocalist Dave Bickler, the band had several more hits, and remained a popular touring act for the coming years. Jamison also co-wrote and sang “I’m Always Here,” the
theme for “Baywatch.”
A native of Mississippi, Jamison was a member of bands Target and Cobra before joining Survivor.
