The Ides of March is an American rock band that achieved mainstream success in the 1970s. Their musical style blends elements of rock, jazz, and pop, with a distinctive brass section that separates them from many of their contemporaries. The band is best known for their hit single "Vehicle," a top-charting song in 1970. Notable band members include Jim Peterik, who later co-founded Survivor, further solidifying the Ides of March's influence in the rock music scene.