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Local rock bandsurvives aclimb to the toby Gerald LevineReview/musicsurvivedthree and a half years of extensive— mostappearancesto findof them in the Chicago area -itself on the verge of national renown.concert last Fridayand Mark Druebay (drums) represents a marked shift in Survivor’s sound.They add a louder, harder sound, re-Following aplacing the more jazz-influencednight at B'Ginmngs in Schaumburg,DennisSurvivor organizer Jim Petenk was the subtlety and skill of the former~ section, but Ellis and Drue-optimistic that a new album “Premonition.” and new. more aggressive management would enable the group to “make itbay’s sledgehammer sound should« *^0broaden Survivor’s appeal among hard rock fans.Survivor already has gained a largelocal following. Peterik said the bandSongwriting is another Survivor forte. Peterik — who has written forhas a large core of fans who regularly such diverse artists as Crystal Gay \eperformances A goodGirl” this summerthe band s * Rebelincreased theBandVIIV M «/— is the principal composer One Sur vivor live favorite, “Rockin’ Into thegroups popularity, helping it attract aSpecialChicagoFest appearconcert highlights included excellentance The enthusiasm of Friday's large versions of Somewhere in AmericaB’Ginnings audience is further evidence of Survivor's appeal.The band’s hard rock sound often isand “Rebel Girl,” and two new songs.LoveSide.reminiscent of groups like Journey, Foreigner and Boston. However, aA MAJOR PROBLEM Survivorpoorcreative use of guitar and piano as rhythmof its show. An onslaught of rockers inone portion of its performance proved instruments distinguish Survivor from monotonous. Perhaps more balladsthe restJim Peterik (guitar, piano and vo- variety to the show.and medium-tempo songs would addcals) remains the band’s leading figure. White the band was generally tight_ A 0His exuberance onstage is infectious, ancj cohesive, there were choppy tran-giving the band direction and intensify- sltions between the fast and slow partspiano- of some songs. The volume was exces-VR A 4k Abeen spotlight- sjve on some ballads.performancesbecomehelps fill out the band’s sound. FR ANKIF. SULLIVAN is afully integrated into Survivor, perhapsguitarist and showman, and his many solos Friday exploited these skills.Dave Bickler (lead vocals and key-these problems will be alleviated Survivor has the talent, drive anddesire to achieve national fame. Theboards) showed fine range, as he han-and balladsband already has become popular in such southwestern cities as Al-dled rockers like “20-20like the new “Summer Nights” withbuquerque and Dallas, as well as in St. Louis and Omaha. The members areequal ease. His work, along with some veterans of many bands (Peterik’s as-harmoniesvor’s most apparent strength.sociation with the Ides of March, Chaseand other groups spawned the name_ 00 0tm00M. 0 0The addition of Stephen Ellis (bass) Survivor). And as Peterik says, “Thistime we feel it’s our turn.**Gerald LevineSurvivor will appear Jan. 23 atsic critic.Harper College.BARRINTP «mCAT1 16 SBob Newhort fand GtldoFAMEvery Evenirn■yi■2 • • -46%I4HANOV9NTRAHIRVING PARKvnitty*A- lit Sit• * 4 v*$HOP f MAI* «rylt;VI**V|SSA*SS CENTMil A ROMLU NilMATINE• »*Ciint Ec§*ANY WlYOU12 30 2 50 5f
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Arlington Heights Daily Herald Suburban Chicago
Arlington Heights, Illinois, US
Tue, Dec 30, 1980
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