Kihn died of complications from Alzheimers, after a long battle with the disease, publicist Michael Brandvoldannouncedon Thursday.
He would later begin his career in his hometown, playing music of the folksy singer-songwriter variety.
We werent like the other SF bands, Kihn toldMusic Recall Magazinein a2018 interview.
Greg Kihn.Gary Miller/Getty
Our music was derived from the British bands like the Who and the Faces.
It was all about the songs, not the jamming.
15 on the Hot 100 in May 1981.
Greg Kihn in 1982.Paul Natkin/Getty
2 on the Hot 100 chart (hindered only byMichael Jacksons Beat It).
Kihn made an appearance as well, as the driver of a convertible.
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Kihn has maintained that he loved the Yankovic song.
It was a brilliant parody, he said in 2018.
Al is a super talented musician.
He invited me to appear in his video and I had a ball.
God bless that man!
I still get mailbox money from Weird Al!
Donations in his honor can be made to theAlzheimers Association.
