On October 16th, 1964; a basement in Berwyn, Illinois played host to four schoolboys, guitars, drums, and their dreams. From that meeting sprang platinum hits, Grammy awards, and a common bond that has lasted ever since. The IDES OF MARCH mark a rare milestone in any partnership, let alone rock and roll; they have remained together, with all the original members intact for over forty years.

Best remembered for their 1970 smash “Vehicle”, the IDES (or their lead singer and songwriter Jim Peterik) have had hit records in each of the decades since that humble beginning. From the Brit-meets-Chicago Soul of their 1966 debut “You Wouldn’t Listen” to the rousing sports anthem “Finally Next Year” that cheered the Cubs throughout their red-hot 2003 season, the IDES have combined shimmering vocal harmonies with their trademark driving brass section to forge a sound that is timeless and unforgettable.

In concert, the IDES OF MARCH remain a powerhouse rock and roll band that defies the fact that all of the members (save one) are on the plus side of 50 years of age. Their typical 90-minute concert usually lasts two hours, and the encores are always the strongest songs of the night.

The secret of the band’s longevity might rest in the fact that they all have remained best friends throughout the years, with not a hint of ego-trip to be found. This is especially unique because singer Jim Peterik rose to the top of the heap with his band Survivor (“Eye Of The Tiger”) during the 1980’s. Jim also co-wrote the multi-platinum hits for Southern favorites .38 Special (“Hold On Loosely”, et.al.). When Survivor ran its course, Jim returned “home” to the IDES, and the band never looked back. While many “vintage” groups supplement their sets playing “cover versions” of the hits of others, the IDES celebrate Jim’s “extracurricular” hits like they were “homegrown”, which they, in some respects, are.

With the 2005 chart-topping success of “Vehicle” as recorded by American Idol’s Bo Bice, the Ides are once again in the national eye.

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