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 - Intro01:03 - Jim Peterik & The World Stage 02:52 - How Write Great Songs03:35 - 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.comVehicle for Education website:https://theidesofmarch.com/a-vehicle-for-education/Chuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)