Rock legend Greg Kihn — the man behind “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song” — has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
The tragic information was shared on his official weblog … revealing he died Tuesday … with the tribute, “Rest in peace, dear Greg. Your music, your voice, your stories, your spirit and your passion will forever echo in our hearts and inspire countless souls.”
Born in Baltimore, Greg made his mark within the SF Bay Space music scene … actually hitting it massive within the ’80s along with his distinctive mixture of rock, folks, blues and pop with The Greg Kihn Band.
Additionally they had hits like “Remember” and “Lucky” … however his ’83 smash “Jeopardy” was his largest, touchdown simply behind Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” on the Billboard Prime 10.
In truth, “Jeopardy” even bought a enjoyable twist with Bizarre Al Yankovic’s parody, “I Lost on Jeopardy.”
Greg additionally rocked the airwaves as a KFOX morning radio host for 17 years whereas juggling his music profession.
His household is asking for donations to The Alzheimer’s Affiliation in his identify, as a substitute of flowers, to assist battle Alzheimer’s Illness.
Greg is survived by his spouse Jay-Arafiles Kihn, son Ryan Kihn, daughter Alexis Harrington-Kihn, son-in-law Samora Harrington, grandsons Nate Harrington-Kihn and Zuri Harrington-Kihn.
He was 75.
RIP
