SAN FRANCISCO (CelebrityAccess) — Rock artist and radio personality Greg Kihn, known for a string of hits in the 1980s including “Jeopardy!” He is also the founder of the Greg Keane Orchestra.
His death was announced on his official page: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Keane, an icon in rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer’s on August 13, 2024. disease struggle.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Keene initially followed the singer-songwriter mold and began his musical career in his hometown. In 1974, he moved to the West Coast and refocused on rock music.
While working at Ratherripped Records in San Francisco, he met future bandmate Gary Phillips and became one of the first artists signed to Matthew King Kaufman’s Beserkley Records.
Kihn recorded a series of successful hits in the 1980s, including “Jeopardy,” “The Breakup Song,” “Remember” and “Lucky.”
In addition to his music career, Keene served as a radio personality for nearly two decades on renowned Los Angeles station KFOX. He has also served as a syndicated nightly radio host across the United States
Kean is also a successful author, having published six novels and many short stories. He was known for his hobby of raising rare mantises, as stated in an obituary posted on his official website.
Keane is committed to philanthropy and helps raise funds for Operation Care and Comfort, a veterans support network, and other organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Jay Arafiles-Kihn, a son, a daughter, several grandchildren and other family members.
A private memorial service will be held with friends and family to honor his life and legacy. In the near future, we will announce a public celebration of life concert for fans and fellow musicians.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Greg Keene’s name to help end Alzheimer’s disease.
