Beloved Rocker Passes Away (Video)

(RightIsRight.co) – Known for hits like “The Breakup Song” and “Jeopardy,” beloved rock singer-songwriter Greg Kihn sadly passed away at the age of 75.

Watch the video further down this post.

In a statement released this week, longtime managers Joel Turtle and Skyler Turtle revealed that Kihn died on Tuesday, August 13, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Kihn first gained fame in 1981 with “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” a Top 20 hit.

His biggest hit came two years later with “Jeopardy,” which reached number two on the charts and was famously parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic. Yankovic’s version turned “our love’s in jeopardy” into the game-show joke “I lost on Jeopardy!”

Kihn also made waves on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart with hits like “Testify,” “Reunited,” and “Lucky.” He was also known for clever album titles with puns on his name, such as “Kihnspiracy,” and his greatest hits compilation was aptly named “KihnSolidation.”

Moreover, Turtle wrote a eulogy for Kihn, describing him as “not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon.”

“With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues, and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene,” Turtle said.

He added, “He was celebrated not only for his musical genius but also for his ability to connect deeply with fans through powerful lyrics and unforgettable storytelling…”

Turtle added that the late singer had a unique hobby of breeding rare praying mantis.

Furthermore, he underscored that his kindness and generosity extended far beyond the stage, as he engaged in initiatives to support Operation Care and Comfort and other organizations.

According to the statement, “A private memorial celebration of his extraordinary life and legacy will take place with friends and family. A public celebration of life concert for fans and fellow musicians will be announced in the near future.”

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