As we stepped off the elevator, we were greeted by a sign
advertising events to be held at the Hollywood Casino Toledo. Almost as if we planned it, the picture we
most wanted to see popped up. Yep…we
were in the right place. A night of
music with Survivor was on!
We made our way to the stage. Everything was set up and ready to go. The excitement was building, and we couldn’t
wait for the show to start! Then we
noticed it. There were four microphones
across the front of the stage. We
immediately did a head count….”there’s Billy, Jimi, Frankie…..why are there 4
mics?” Almost as quickly as we asked it,
I looked across the room to see the answer.
Turns out founding member Frankie Sullivan had a little surprise for
us. None other than Dave Bickler was walking
in with the band! The original voice of Eye of the Tiger is back! What a massive treat we were in for! To have both Dave and Jimi Jamison sharing
lead, singing all the fan favorites….well we were almost speechless.
The band sounded amazing, as always. Every time I hear them play I’m immediately
transported back in time….almost 30 years ago…..when the DJ could bring an
immediate smile to my face with High On
You coming across the radio airwaves.
As they launched into several songs from that highly successful album, Vital Signs, I was again smiling ear to
ear. Dave and Jimi smiled, shook hands,
and even embraced while trading lyrics and rockin the house! Along with Frankie on guitar, Marc Droubay on
drums, Billy Ozzello on bass and Walter Ino on keyboards/guitar, the guys did not
disappoint.
The crowd could be heard singing along, and loving every
minute of it. Jimi made sure to give a
couple fans the opportunity of a lifetime by lowering his mic and encouraging
them to belt out a few lyrics. A couple
gladly obliged….while one other looked like a deer in the headlights. I can relate. ;)
Frankie never ceases to amaze with his stellar guitar skills
and energetic stage presence. Jamming
with Billy and Walter….doesn’t get any better than that!
If you’re looking for a high energy show with a band that is
timeless, this is the concert for you! Nothing
like shedding the stress and worries of the day and Rockin into the Night with this legendary band.
Songs on the set list, in no particular order:
Feels Like Love
I Can’t Hold Back
Somewhere in America
Rebel Girl
Summer Nights
Eye of the Tiger
High on You
The Search is Over
Rockin into the Night
Poor Man’s Son
Take You on a Saturday
It’s the Singer, Not the Song
First Night
Can’t Give It Up
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