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The jazz-rock group Ides of March that featured future Survivor guitarist Jim Peterik, 1970

Jim Peterik reveals the surprising story behind “Vehicle,” the Ides of March hit that broke records on its way to the top

By Michael Molenda Published

Written by the future “Eye of the Tiger” composer, the 1970 smash became the fastest-breaking single in Warner Bros. history — even though the band thought it was a throwaway.

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MERULA, RORETO DI CHERASCO, PIEMONTE/CUNEO, ITALY - 2017/11/03: Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson's guitarist) performs in Merula at Roreto di Cherasco.

“They Turned out to Be the Most Prolific Sessions I’ve Ever Done”: Jennifer Batten Explains How She Transformed a Session Gig Into a Starring Role

By Michael Molenda Published

Melodic, unpredictable and jaw-dropping, the guitarist’s fiery solos on the ‘BattleZone’ LP elevated her name “above the title”

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Jim Peterik is shown at his Burr Ridge, Illinois home Monday, June 28, 2010.

“You’ve Got to Be an Open Page”: Jim Peterik Talks Songwriting on GP’s No Guitar Is Safe Podcast

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold Published

One of America's most successful rock 'n' roll tunesmiths joins Jude Gold on the latest episode.

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