As a die-hard fan who grew up with the electrifying sounds of Greg Kihn blasting through my stereo, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of loss and appreciation for the incredible journey this musical pioneer took us on.
Noted singer, lyricist, and guitarist Greg Kihn, recognized for his popular dance number “Jeopardy” that peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before being spoofed by Weird Al Yankovic, has sadly passed away. The musician breathed his last on Thursday, August 15, at the age of 75, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by his representative Michael Brandvold. The family chose to keep private the place where he took his final breath.
Delve into the biography of the musician instrumental in merging folk, classic rock, blues, and pop genres, creating a unique sound that shaped the musical landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1980s.
Born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Gregory Kihn hailed from a family comprising his parents, Stanley (a city health department inspector) and Jane Kihn.
As a budding lifestyle enthusiast, when I turned seventeen, my mother took a leap of faith and sent my demo tape to the local radio station, WCAO. To my delight, this act of support catapulted me into winning an iconic VOX electric guitar. A momentous achievement that fueled my passion for music even further!
In 1974, Kihn relocated to San Francisco and joined Matthew Kaufman’s record label, Beserkley Records. Yet, it wasn’t until 1976 that he was able to unveil his first self-titled studio album.
After that, his subsequent albums are: Rockin’n’Roll (1981), Keep on Rockin’ (1982), Kinnspiracy (1983), Kintageous (1984), Citizen Kinn (1985), Love and Rock and Roll (1986), Mutiny (1994), Horror Show (1996), among others.
Kihn served as a morning show host on the San Jose, California-based radio station KUFX-FM for 17 years through 2018. He also published several horror novels and helped edit short stories by the likes of Ray Davies, Pete Townshend, and Joan Jett.
Kihn found joy in cultivating uncommon praying mantises as a distinctive pastime. Beyond that, they also volunteered their time and resources for Operation Care and Comfort, a charitable organization focusing on supporting deployed and retired military personnel.
Among those who carry on Kihn’s legacy are his spouse Jay, offspring Ryan and Alexis, daughter’s spouse Samora, grandchildren Nate and Zuri, sister Laura, brother-in-law Lou, as well as nephews Larry, Lu, and Matthew.
As a die-hard admirer, I’m eagerly anticipating two special events in honor of my beloved musician: a private memorial service and a vibrant “Celebration of Life” concert open to all. Instead of sending flowers, let’s keep Kihn’s spirit alive by making donations directly to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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2024-08-16 07:52