Jimi Jamison

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimi Jamison
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1951(1951-08-23)
Age	73
Date Of Death	2014-09-01
Birthplace	Durant
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Leo

Jimi Jamison Biography

Jimi Jamison is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on August 23, 1951 in Durant, Mississippi, United States. Singer along with Survivor as well as Cobra with Cobra, the main vocalist on the hit track “Eye of the Tiger.” He also wrote songs.

He sang “Eye of the Tiger” as He performed “Eye of the Tiger” as Manny Pacquiao’s entrance music at his 2011 title fight. entry song to his 2011 title bout.

Jimmy Wayne Jamison was born in rural Durant, Mississippi but self-identified as a Memphis, Tennessee native, as he and his mother moved there when he was one day old. In his teens, he learned by himself to play the guitar and piano. In middle school (Messick Jr.) he played in an R&B band called the Debuts and released his first single “If I Cry” in 1967, making his debut in the musical business.

Jamison fronted the Memphis southern rock band Target in the early 1970s. The band released the albums Target (1976) and Captured (1977) on A&M Records with the singles “Are you Ready”, “Let Me Live” and “It’s Only Love”. They opened concerts for Black Sabbath, Boston, and KISS.

He emigrated with his mother who was single out of Mississippi to Memphis when he was a baby.

Jimi Jamison Net Worth

Jimi Jamison is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimi Jamison 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He learned to play the guitar and piano as an adult.

He also has a reputation for the iconic television theme tune for the hit Baywatch. Baywatch.

Jimmy Wayne Jamison (August 23, 1951 – September 1, 2014) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Jamison was the frontman of the platinum- selling rock band Survivor from 1984 to 1989, a short period in 1992, from 2000 to 2006, and from 2011 until his death. Jamison is also known for having co-written and performed the theme song “I’m Always Here” for the 1990s TV series Baywatch.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jimi Jamison Dating?

According to our records, Jimi Jamison married to Debbie Jamison. As of December 1, 2023, Jimi Jamison’s is not dating anyone.

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Jamison’s first full album with Survivor, and the band’s fifth overall, was Vital Signs, released later in 1984. That album reached number 16 on the Billboard Album Chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album included the hit singles “High on You” (which reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart), “I Can’t Hold Back” (number 13 on the singles chart and number 1 on Top Rock Tracks chart), and “The Search Is Over” (number 4 on the singles chart and number 1 on the adult contemporary chart). “First Night” also reached number 53 on the singles chart.

Facts & Trivia

Jimi Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimi Jamison celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

In 1985 the band went on tour with headliner Bryan Adams, performing at his sold-out concerts at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium, the Dallas Convention Center, the San Antonio Convention Center and the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. They also toured with REO Speedwagon around that time with appearances at San Diego sports arena and other venues. In early 1986, Survivor achieved another hit with “Burning Heart” from the film Rocky IV. The single peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also topped the charts in Switzerland and Belgium.

Top Facts about Jimi Jamison

1. Jimi Jamison was an American rock singer born in 1951.
2. He was the lead vocalist for Survivor from 1984-1989 and 2000-2014.
3. Jamison co-wrote and performed “I’m Always Here,” the theme song for Baywatch.
4. He also sang on hit songs like “Burning Heart” and “The Search Is Over.”
5. Jamison released several solo albums, including Empires in 1999.
6. He died of a heart attack in Memphis, Tennessee in 2014 at age 63.
7. In addition to his music career, Jamison worked as a session musician and songwriter.
8. He collaborated with artists such as ZZ Top, Joe Walsh, and Jeff Beck.
9. Jamison’s distinctive voice earned him critical acclaim throughout his career.
10. His legacy continues to influence rock music today through his timeless hits.

What happened Jimi Jamison?

An autopsy report shows that Jimi Jamison, the lead singer on Survivor hits such as “Burning Heart” and “Is This Love,” died of a stroke with methamphetamine intoxication.

Who is the lead singer of Survivor now?

Survivor have named 21-year-old vocalist Cameron Barton as the man who’s replaced the late Jimi Jamison. Guitarist Frankie Sullivan says the latest arrival has lent the group a new lease of life.

Who was the best lead singer of Survivor?

Jamison was one of the great power-ballad singers. Jimi Jamison served as the lead singer of Survivor during the mid- to late-1980s, and returned to the band in recent years.

Is the lead singer of Survivor dead?

August 31, 2014

Who died from Survivor band?

Jimi Jamison , lead singer with US rock band Survivor, died of a stroke with “acute methamphetamine intoxication contributing”, a post-mortem has found. The report said Jamison, who died on 1 September aged 63, had cardiovascular disease and narrowing of the arteries.