JIMI JAMISON - Cause Of Death Confirmed As Drug-Related Stroke
November 12, 2014, 10 years ago
On September 1st, Survivor vocalist Jimi Jamison died of a heart attack at the age of 63. He was found dead at his home in Memphis, Tenn., by his son According to an update by Billboard.com, an autopsy report shows that Jamison died died of a hemorrhagic brain stroke, with "acute methamphetamine intoxication contributing."
Survivor released the following statement in the wake of Jamison's passing:
"We are saddened and heartbroken to announce the passing of a great musician, loving father and grandfather, and overall extraordinary, giving, and kindhearted human being. He's loved by so many, most of all his family, and he will be incredibly missed by all. Please keep his family in your prayers, and please give them the privacy they need during this extremely difficult time. Thank you all for your condolences and kind words. The entire Survivor family is very shocked and saddened by the passing of our brother Jimi Jamison. Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family and friends."Jamison joined Survivor in 1984, some of the hit songs recorded by the band during that period include chart busters like “I Can’t Hold Back”, “High On You”, and “The Search is Over”, from the Vital Signs album and “Burning Heart” from Rocky IV. In 2004 he was featured in the Emmy nominated Starbuck’s commercial that parodied their iconic hit, “Eye Of The Tiger”.
2012 would delight Survivor fans around the nation, when they began touring with both Jamison and Bickler. “It was an honor to share the stage with such a great talent and Jimi was one of the best vocalist in the business” said Billy Ozzello. “Even though he’s gone, he will continue to be with us in spirit”
