<P> Jimmy Wayne `` Jimi '' Jamison ( August 23 , 1951 -- September 1 , 2014 ) was an American musician , singer , and songwriter . Jamison was the frontman of the platinum - selling rock band Survivor from 1984 to 1989 , from 2000 to 2006 , and from 2011 until his death . Jamison is also known for having written and performed `` I 'm Always Here '' , the theme song for the TV series Baywatch . </P>
<P> Jimmy Wayne `` Jimi '' Jamison ( August 23 , 1951 -- September 1 , 2014 ) was an American musician , singer , and songwriter . Jamison was the frontman of the platinum - selling rock band Survivor from 1984 to 1989 , from 2000 to 2006 , and from 2011 until his death . Jamison is also known for having written and performed `` I 'm Always Here '' , the theme song for the TV series Baywatch . </P>
when did the lead singer of survivor die
when did the lead singer of survivor die
September 1 , 2014
September 1 , 2014