Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison has died of an apparent heart attack. He was found at home around 1 a.m. Monday morning by his son. The musician was 63 years old.


Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison was an American rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the longtime frontman of platinum selling rock bands Cobra and Survivor and as the voice and co-writer of the theme song for Baywatch.



Family attorney Jeff Ward released the following statement:

"This afternoon renowned musical performer and lead singer of SURVIVOR Jimi Jamison passed away at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.

"Jimi was a friend to everyone he met. He was a loving father and grandfather and was always a person who valued people more than anything else.

"The family has asked for privacy during this extremely difficult time.

"In lieu of any demonstrations of sympathy, the family has requested that donations be made to Jimi's favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital."

Source: Blabbermouth