Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe.
He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come.
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His biggest hit was Jeopardy, which reached No.
Greg Kihn onstage in 1982Paul Natkin/Getty Images
2 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind Michael Jacksons Beat It.
The clip, which also featured famed TV announcer Don Pardo, was in heavy rotation on MTV.
The song featured the memorable vocal hook Uh-uh-uh/uh-uh-uh-uh-uh and lamented a split with a girlfriend.
5 on the rock chart, as did his follow-up Testify the following year.
Fueled by The Breakup Song which reached No.
15 on the Hot 100 his sixth LPRocKihnRollreached No.
32 on the Billboard 200.
His next album,Kihntinued, hit No.
Heres the Jeopardy music video:
Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.
