[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 127 (Friday, August 2, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING JIMI JAMISON

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2024

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Memphis and 
national rock 'n' roll legend Jimi Jamison as we approach the 10th 
anniversary of his death in 2014. Mr. Jamison is best known as the 
frontman of the band Survivor and for hits that placed him at the top 
of the music charts in collaboration with other artists. He co-wrote 
``I'm Always Here,'' the theme song for the television series 
``Baywatch,'' and performed ``Burning Heart'' with Survivor for the 
film ``Rocky IV,'' but is best known in Memphis for his performances of 
``Eye of the Tiger'' at University of Memphis Tigers sporting events. 
Born in Durant, Mississippi, he moved as an infant to Memphis and 
considered our city his home. In 2022, a stretch of Highland Street 
between Central and Southern avenues was named Jimi Jamison Street. 
Acclaimed for his rich vocal skills, Jimi Jamison will be long 
remembered for his contributions to American music. I join his many 
fans and friends in remembering him as we near the September 1 tenth 
anniversary of his passing.

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