Bruce Sudano
Songwriter Bruce Sudano was born on September 26, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York,
where he co-founded the pop/rock band Alive N Kickin' in 1968. A protégée of
Tommy James, he co-wrote Tommy James and the Shondells' Top 20 hit, "Ball of
Fire," one year later. James returned the favor by writing Alive N Kickin's
signature song, "Tighter, Tighter," which peaked at Number 7 on the American
charts in 1970. Following the band's breakup, Sudano formed the R&B group
Brooklyn Dreams and began a series of collaborations with disco queen Donna
Summer. Brooklyn Dreams' three members appeared on...
