News about Marty solo album

[BBE]

Patrick, the amazing Super Sleuth of tidbits on Marty and Lovehammers, posted this on LH.com. Thanks, Patrick!!! [img src="lovehammersecards.com/MCorg/smilies/thumbsup.gif"][/IMG]

"On the writing front- I just finished a great writing session and recording with Marty Casey, best known as the front man for the popular Chicago act- The Love Hammers- and as the runner up in the Rockstar TV show from last year- the one that was looking for a new lead singer for INXS. Millions of people saw Marty’s tremendous talent and stage presence and he is now embarking on a solo album for Epic Records. The song we wrote entitled “Spirit Rise” is a killer. Stay tuned.

Jim Peterik

www.jimpeterik.com/ "

This is very interesting news!
Take a look at Jim Peterik's website, and his MySpace. He's written songs that probably most people here have heard on the radio or in the movie theaters. I can't wait to hear this song they worked on. [img src="lovehammersecards.com/MCorg/smilies/dancing6.gif"][/IMG]

[rachael]

Nancy, Thanks so much for bringing this over here.
Thanks to Patrick for being such a Super Sleuth. Love reading new stuff all the time.

[dustyblue25]

Thanks for the post Nancy. That is very interesting information that Patrick found.

[Trees]

Thanks BBE.... and a big hug for Patrick Love to hear things are unfolding for everyone involved!!

[cfbj01]

Thanks Nancy for posting this.

[jillywilly65]

Thanks Nancy for this exciting news. I think anything Marty will do is going to be great!! Can't hardly wait

Jill

I've been holding my breath since Rockstar it seems

[bostongirl]

Nancy - thanks for sharing. I went to the website and could not tell if this was a recent post. We are so spoiled because the first album came so quickly. We forget that it was like the LH greatest hits album. The next whether LH or solo will be all new material and takes a long time to develop. I also really look forward to seeing a second LH release, as well as Marty's solo when it comes to fruition. It will be amazing. Hope that it gets promoted and the visibility that he so deserves.

[starcrossed]

LOVE THIS!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[starkey]

Hi NancyBBE:

OH thank you so much for bringing this information here...WOW

OMG--I have been on the Jim Peterik website...and the links to his work/bands..so MANY HUGE songs--"Eye of the Tiger"--Survivor group for many years--Rocky III and Rocky IV...tons of material in various groups--HUGE MEGAHITS!!!

From http://www.jimpeterik.com:
"Jim's History

1970 Wrote and sang The Ides' million seller "Vehicle" which reached #2 in Billboard and #1 in Cashbox.

1971 Wrote and sang The Ides' song "L.A. Goodbye" which stayed at #1 on the WLS Chart for five weeks.

1976 Epic Records released Jim's solo album Don't Fight the Feeling. Toured with Heart and Boston.

1977 Co-produced R&B group Essence for Epic Records. Wrote cult classic "Sweet Fools" which is now included in Cleveland International's release: Greatest Hits 1977-1983.

1978 Jim co-founded Survivor.

1980-1981 Jim co-wrote hits for .38 Special including "Rocking Into the Night", "Hold on Loosely", "Caught Up in You", "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys", and "Fantasy Girl". He also co-wrote theme to Heavy Metal with Sammy Hagar and two albums with Henry Paul of The Outlaws.

1982 Jim and Survivor have their first million seller with "Eye of the Tiger" - theme from Rocky III, which he co-wrote, co-produced and played keyboard and guitar. The song, from Survivor's third album, stayed at #1 for 7 weeks on the Billboard charts and won a Grammy award, a People's Choice Award, and an Oscar nomination.

1984 Jim and Survivor released the platinum Vital Signs which produced three top 10 singles, "I Can't Hold Back","High on You", and "The Search is Over". 1985 Jim co-wrote the million-selling theme for Rocky IV -- "Burning Heart" for Survivor.

1986 Jim co-wrote "Is This Love" which reached the top ten for Survivor.

1988 Co-wrote all songs for Survivor's eighth album Too Hot To Sleep - included AC. Charter Across The Miles.

1990 Reunited with all original members of The Ides of March for concert attended by 25,000 in their hometown of Berwyn, Illinois. Produced Indiana rock artist David Carl as well as Chicago rock band Captive Heart for later European release on MTM Records. Two of Jim's songs, "Vehicle" by The Ides of March and "Ever Since The World Began" are featured in Sylvester Stallone's "Lock-Up" movie.

1991 Wrote two songs for The Doobie Brothers release Brotherhood, "Under the Spell" and Divided Highway". Wrote end title theme for John Candy's "Delirious" movie -- the song entitled "Beyond Our Wildest Dreams". Wrote songs for Atlantic recording act Tangiers and Co-wrote songs with Tom Littlefield for the EMI group, The Questionnaires. Renewed writing with .38 Special -- co-wrote "Rebel to Rebel" and The Sound of Your Voice" for their "Bone Against Steel" release.

1992 Recorded Ideology with The Ides of March -- a rerecording of their hits plus four new songs. Produced "Moon Not Banana" for Chicago artist Cathy Richardson. Co-wrote four songs on that album. Co-wrote "Space & Time" with John Wetton of Asia fame for his 1993 release "Battlelines".

1993 Reunited with Survivor for European and American tour. Released greatest hits package with two new songs that Jim co-wrote "You Know Who You Are" and Hungry Years". Co-wrote two songs for Cheap Trick's "Woke Up With a Monster " album.

1994 Co-wrote and co-produced album with Christian artist Jillian. Also recorded second album for David Carl. Produced R&B Act A.S.A.P. for Legacy Records.

1996 Inroads made in the Nashville writing circles; wrote songs with Skip Ewing, Troy Seals, Dave Gibson, Max D. Barnes, John Greenebaum, and others. Wrote "Nobody's Fool" with Henry Paul for Blackhawks 1997 release, "Love and Gravity". Performed an acoustical opening for acts such as The Beach Boys, REO Speedwagon and Credence Clearwater. Performed at a sold-out show at Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe.

1997 Jim puts The Ides of March into overdrive performing for thousands on the Midwest's vital festival scene. Releases Age Before Beauty E.P. which includes "Moon Out Of Phase" and the Milwaukee Bucks theme song "Friendly Stranger" - an instrumental adaptation of "Vehicle". .38 Special released Resolution which featured 10 collaborations with Jim including their top 15 charting "Fade to Blue" -- a permanent fixture on rock radio in the summer of 1997.

1998 to present Jim continues to tour with The Ides of March. Co-writes three songs for CMC artists VanZant including single release "Can't Say It Loud Enough". Co-writes with Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon ( "Just for You" from new ballads album), Blackhawk and Christian artist Al Denson (co-wrote title cut "Tabula Rasa"). Writes with Cinderella for future Sony release. Writes "Dream Angel" with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys for brand new Giant release. Produces Toronto blues artist Anthony Gomes. Produces R&B act Marzette Griffith (formerly of Essence). Continues solo performing -- releases solo album project Jim Peterik & World Stage featuring Jim and many of the artists he has had the pleasure of working with in the past."




And, check out Jim Peterik/Pride of Lions (POL) www.aprideoflions.com/ --their music is fantastic....(lots of lion roars there...powerful website...powerful songs...)

When Jim Peterik, musical creative genius, says "Millions of people saw Marty’s tremendous talent and stage presence and he is now embarking on a solo album for Epic Records. The song we wrote entitled “Spirit Rise” is a killer. Stay tuned. "......

........... I am so, so, so staying tuned!!!!!

XOXO StarKey

[iwo]

Can't wait to hear the new song!

[starcrossed]

Wow! Thank you Starkey for all the extra information on Jim. Pretty cool.

[Trees]

Starkey.... I've started a thread for Jim here in Off Topics "Other Music"

martycasey.proboards62.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=othermusic&thread=1171561513

Thanks for the information.

[starkey]

Hi Trees:

Thanks--that sounds good...I am just so happy to see Marty collaborating with such a fantastic entertainer...Great news!

I just copied the info. from the Jim Peterik website so I wouldn't get it wrong or leave stuff out...He has apparently been in or working with many different bands...some at the same time...it was a little challenging to follow it all he has been so creatively busy...on top of what he had on his site he is in Pride of Lions...which apparently is very big overseas at present...

I will put any other info. I locate about them in the thread you started--. It would be fine to shorten my post here too and just refer people to his thread for more info. to save space etc.

Thanks and thanks for all your hard work as board moderator...

XOXO StarKey

[starkey]

starcrossed said:

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[/IMG] Wow! Thank you Starkey for all the extra information on Jim. Pretty cool. [img src="lovehammersecards.com/MCorg/smilies/thumbsup.gif"][/IMG] [/quote]

Hi StarCrossed:

Thanks.

Since the internet makes it so much easier, I kind of like to trace the history of bands sometimes anyway...but so much more interesting if an entertainer is collaborating with Marty on a project... I find it interesting that some people are in bands, yet do solo albums or are even in 2 or more bands at once--Some I have read have to wait to go on tour until their drummer is done with the gigs from the other band he plays in or hire someone else for the gigs...Ofcourse scores for movie themes etc. are also other projects some do...

XOXO StarKey