The Resume

(1964-1973)
Born in Berwyn, Illinois
1970 Line-up:
Jim Peterik, vocals and guitar
Larry Millas, keyboards and guitar
Ray Herr, guitar
Bob Bergland, bass guitar and sax
Mike Borch, drums
Chuck Soumar, trumpet and percussion
John Larson, trumpet
Recorded the single 'Vehicle' (1970)
Re-united in 1990

Why they might be annoying:

They were Blood, Sweat and Tears sound-alikes.
'Vehicle' is about a pedophile.
General Motors, apparently not having listened to any part of the song but the chorus, used 'Vehicle' for a national ad campaign.
Despite being one-hit wonders, they have released multiple 'greatest hits' albums.
On several of those albums, their one hit is a re-recording instead of the original version.

Why they might not be annoying:

'Vehicle' hit #2 on the Billboard charts.
'Vehicle' had a resurgence of popularity after being covered by Bo Bice on 'American Idol.'
Jim Peterik joined Survivor and wrote their hits 'Eye of the Tiger' and 'The Burning Heart.'
Peterik also wrote the 38 Special hits 'Hold on Loosely' and 'Wild Eyed Southern Boys.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 11]
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Have a Nice Decade: The 70's Pop Culture Box'
• Names that are Dates
• Profiles 22501-22750 (Ranked: 22718)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 70.37% Annoying