The Resume

Frankie Sullivan (1978-1989, 1997- ; lead guitar)
Jim Peterik (1978-1989, 1997; guitar, keyboard)
Dave Bickler (1978-1983, 1997; lead vocals)
Dennis Johnson (1978-1980, bass)
Gary Smith (1978-1989, drums)
Marc Droubay (1980-1989, drums)
Stephen Ellis (1980-1989, bass)
Jimi Jamison (1983-1989, 1997 lead vocals) - deceased August, 31, 2014
Chris Grove (guitar, keyboard)
Randy Riley (bass)
Hits include 'High on You,' 'Eye of the Tiger,' 'Burning Heart,' 'I'm Always Here,' 'Is This Love,' and 'The Search Is Over'
Formed in 1977

Why they might be annoying:

Except for 'Eye of the Tiger,' they aren't well known outside the United States.
'Eye of the Tiger' is overplayed at sporting events and in sports movies.
They released two greatest hits albums.
They charge for membership to their website.
Their biggest hits tend to lean more towards pop than rock.
They broke up and reformed.
Jimi Jameson dresses like Don Johnson from 'Miami Vice.'

Why they might not be annoying:

'Eye of the Tiger' was #1 on the charts for seven weeks.
It garnered a People's Choice Award, a Grammy, and an Oscar nomination.
Even after the success of 'Eye of the Tiger,' they stuck to their roots and continued playing clubs.
They parodied 'Eye of the Tiger' for a hilarious Starbucks commercial.
Weird Al Yankovic parodied 'Eye of the Tiger.'
They have had over a dozen hits in the US.
They wrote the themes for 'Rocky III,' 'Rocky IV,' and 'Baywatch.'
They have released several multi-platinum albums.
They still sell out concert halls.

Credit: Lorg Skyegon

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bad Hair - Male
• Billboard's 100 Biggest Chart Hits - 50 Year Anniversary [1958-2008] (Ranked: 21)
• Covered in Paul Anka's 'Rock Swings' [2005]
• Eye Baggage
• Grammy for Best Rock Group (Ranked: 1983)
• I Have Poor Posture
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• Lorg Skyegon's Profiles
• My Backstage Rider is on The Smoking Gun
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1980s] (Ranked: 1985)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1984)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1982)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1982)
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero World Tour
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades
• My Song is Featured on Rock Band 2
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 225)
• Profiles 15751-16000 (Ranked: 15858)
• Rocky
• VH-1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad #1 Song Performers (Ranked: 36)
• VH-1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Love Song Performers (Ranked: 35)
• We Demanded a Political Campaign to Stop Using Our Song
• Weird Al Yankovic Parodied My Song

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 72 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 57.58% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 60.47% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 67.69% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 110 Votes: 58.18% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 116 Votes: 69.83% Annoying