Jim Peterik - Later Years

Later Years

In 1990, the original members of the Ides of March (Peterik, Millas, Bob Bergland, Mike Borch, Chuck Soumar, and John Larson) reunited, adding new members Scott May and Dave Stahlberg. This lineup continues to perform. Peterik continues to write for other artists such as the Doobie Brothers and Cheap Trick, as well as briefly reuniting with Survivor for another tour. "Vehicle" found new popularity when it was performed by American Idol runner-up Bo Bice in 2005.

In 2001, Peterik produced and co-wrote the first album by AOR supergroup Mecca with his long-time friend Joe Vana.

In 2003, he founded Pride of Lions with Toby Hitchcock. Peterik continues to play with The Ides of March as of 2011. His latest solo CD, Above the Storm, was released in 2006.

Jim performed at the West Australian Music Industry Awards with shred virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio in 2005.

In 2009, Peterik appeared on The Jerry Springer Show as guest security.

In 2010, Peterik backed up the Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band in their final halftime show of the season, at the LSU vs. Ole Miss game.

Peterik currently resides in Burr Ridge, IL.

In April 2011 Peterik played a sold-out run of 8 nights at the Pioneer Place Theater as a special guest of the Fabulous Armadillos in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In October 2011, he returned with the Fabulous Armadillos for a sold-out night at the Paramount Theatre, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Peterik also develops and produces new talent on his own label, World Stage International. Current artists, aside from Lifeforce, include Lisa McClowry and Mallory Lennon. World Stage has two recording studios, engineered by The Ides of March co-founder and childhood friend, Larry Millas.

In 2012, Peterik both co-wrote and made an appearance on The Beach Boys' reunion album, That's Why God Made the Radio.