Pink flamingos will be the first single, followed by the lifei got. I am unemployed, along with a large percentage of my fellow americans, but i am an optimist, kihn said. The greg kihn band continues to play with a lineup comprising kihn s son ry kihn on lead guitar, dave danza from eddie money on drums, dave medd from the tubes on keyboards, and robert berry from hush on bass. Glass house rock broke new ground for the greg kihn band and is notable for its hard rock sound. Greg s story, mirror gazing with brian jones, has sparked a screenplay. Buy greg kihn best of beserkley greg kihn band kihnspiracy greg kihn band kihntagious greg. But now the rocker, famed for big hits like jeopardy and the breakup song and a string of masterful prestardom albums, is back with a strong new album, appropriately titled rekihndled. Greg kihn has 14 books on goodreads with 4994 ratings.
Find greg kihn discography, albums and singles on allmusic. He played the songs we are familiar with and some new material. The greg kihn band is an american band that was started by frontman greg kihn and bassist steve wright. Greg kihn band new album rekihndled personally signed by greg. Gregory stanley kihn born july 10, 1949 is an american rock musician, radio personality, and. Its not too late to get a copy of how to be right personally signed by greg. We personally assess every book s quality and offer. Robert berry got me into his soundtek recording studios in campbell, ca, to. While greg kihn may have found a home for his music when he moved to berkeley in 1974 and signed on with beserkley records, it would take almost a decade to find a successful formula for his music. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window click to email this to a. Many years later, when the greg kihn band was on tour in germany in the 1970s, we actually did a version of telstar live. The bands musical style and genres comprise rock, pop rock and power pop. Greg kihn greg kihn mtv recording artist breakup song they.
Ive seen rick 15 times and he also never disappoints. Greg kihn remedies that shortcoming by adding some seriously dangerous demonic forces to the usual bmovie shlock in his highly clever and genuinely spooky novel, horror show, a book thats equal parts loving homage and genuine horror. Get ready to rock as greg kihn bring their highoctane show to a stage near you. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Greg kihn covered have yourself a merry little christmas, ill be home for christmas, he will break your heart, why dont you try me and other songs. Love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life. Greg kihn band i wrote the book from album rekihndled. Glass house rock is the fifth studio album by greg kihn and the second album to be released as the greg kihn band in 1980. Greg kihn has 14 books on goodreads with 4996 ratings. Come and meet greg james and chris smith signing their new book kid normal at whsmith reading, 39 broad street rg1 2ad from 4pm friday 14 july. Greg brings more valueadd to his engagements than just the time he spends on the stage presenting. Greg kihns easygoing, hooky poprock sound was a fixture of the wonderful indie label beserkley in the 70s and early 80s.
His 1976 debut album was more of an introspective folkrock affair than a hardcharging rock n roll record. Kihns literary career also began in 1996 with the release of his first novel, horror show, published by torforge books. The lineup of kihn, wright, lynch, phillips, and carpender lasted until 1983, when greg douglass replaced dave carpender. Greg was contributing editor of this collection of stories by pete townsend, ray davies, joan jett, graham parker, kinky friedman and more. Lighter classic rock ideal for the office or background listening. If you havent heard the name greg kihn thrust to fame in the 80s with the song our lives in jeopardy in a while thats because in 2011 a lot of people thought he was at the end of his music career with the release of a compilation album titled kihnplete. Greg kihn author of horror show goodreads share book. Greg kihns albums stream online music albums myspace. Greg will be out at different bookstores signing autographes and meeting kfox listeners. Get greg kihn band setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other greg kihn band fans for free on. Greg kihn continues to pioneer the rock thriller genre with rubber soul, a murder mystery and an action packed ride through beatlemania, featuring the beatles themselves. See all books authored by greg kihn, including horror show, and hot blood x hot blood, volume x, and more on. As a pioneer with the legendary beserkley records, he helped write the book on revolutionary west coast rock and roll.
Greg kihn provided an evening of good entertainment. The music video for jeopardy was a mtv favorite and showed his fascination with rock n roll and zany horror. Greg presents this transformative experience in an authentic and downtoearth manner that permits the audience to plug into the raw emotion of the situation greg faced in a manner that is uniquely impactful. In the 1990s, greg turned his attention to writing. The breakup song greg kihn band sheet music, music books. After hearing van halens first album, and jamming on the last time by the rolling stones at a summer camp band performance, the music bug had bitten and the career path was set. This is a fast read, but the story propells the reader along at a comfortable pace. Greg kihn exits longtime radio gig in bay area hollywood. In horror show you knew the ending far before the end of the book, espically if you saw ed wood. All the right reasons, which was released on castle in the u. Greg s second book is a great improvement from his debut horror show. It was a fun encore number, and dave carpender, our lead guitarist did a. Greg gutfeld live book signing miss the live signing.
We proudly put together these 11 all new all original songs. Greg james and chris smith signing kid normal whsmith blog. Apr 07, 2015 nbc called greg kihn rocks true renaissance man. During this 3045 minute meet and greet each vip fan will get oneonone time with greg while he signs your greg kihn swag bag merchandise and you take a picture together. Upcoming greg kihn band events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Vivid seats is here to make sure you have a great seat as greg kihn blows through your town. There is low probability to book greg kihn for a party with anything substantially less than the published booking cost price range.
Cohost of foxs the five and author greg gutfeld will speak about and sign his new book, how to be right. In the early 1980s the greg kihn band had a top 20 billboard hit with the breakup song they dont write em and a top 10 billboard hit jeopardy. Horror show special warfare, book 1 by greg kihn fantastic fiction. Dunbar left after the first album to concentrate on earth quake and was replaced by dave carpender. He brings with them decades of experience in the biz from being a front man of a rocking band to even hosting his own radio show, needless to say, greg has charisma. Yes greg has a known of history of naming his albums. Rocks true renaissance man, greg kihn, is coming this january to rock out in our norfolk location. If youve ever played in a classicrock cover band, chances are you had a greg kihn song somewhere in your set list.
Their most successful singles include the breakup song and jeopardy. Horror show special warfare, book 1 by greg kihn book cover, description, publication history. Though he found fame in the 80s as a purveyor of hookladen power poptinged tunes, greg kihn came from a singersongwriter background. As a pioneer with the legendary beserkley records, he helped write the book on revolutionary west coast rock n roll. They were based in the san francisco bay area from 1976, playing local clubs and bars. Greg kihn discusses new music, book and tour plans. Also dont forget to visit our sister company bulk books if you need unsigned copies in bulk. By the age of 12 he was already tinkering with guitar and keyboards. Nevertheless, the greg kihn band circa 2017 is as honest as it is earnest which only makes the music they make more refreshing. Greg kihn s easygoing, hooky poprock sound was a fixture of the wonderful indie label beserkley in the 70s and early 80s.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from greg kihn at the discogs marketplace. Sep 17, 2012 the former frontman of the greg kihn band, which had 80s hits with jeopardy and the breakup song, had hosted the morning show on kfox since 1996. Gregs second book is a great improvement from his debut horror show. Greg kihn in norfolk, ct 1122018 infinity music hall. In 1985, kihn broke with beserkley records and signed with emi. You can find all your greg kihn audio, video, novels by greg, clothing and other rockihn greg kihn memorabilia merchandise. We will negotiate with the greg kihn agent on your behalf, but if your funding is not in place then it will more difficult to book greg kihn, because they get many offers to work events that are at or above asking price. The following year, he became one of the first artists signed to m.
But everything came together in just the right way to make this kihns finest hour. Greg kihn is the inimitable beserkley records recording artist of the 1980s, best known for his charttopping songs and mtv videos, jeopardy, and the breakup song they dont write em like that, number 1 morning man on the san francisco san jose rock leader, kfox 98. Its a horror novel about a 1950s bmovie director who uses real corpses in his masterpiece. The following year, he became one of the first artists signed to matthew kaufmans nowlegendary beserkley records. His justoneoftheguys persona and firm grasp of songcraft made him a cult figure and occasionally a chart sensation. Come out, pick up your copy of carved in rock, and get it autographed by greg kihn. Greg kihn band listen to free radio stations accuradio. But shade of pale is a vast improvement in both writing and story. Gregs first novel, nominated for the prestigious bram stoker award. The greg kihn band continues to play with a lineup comprising kihns son ry kihn on lead guitar, dave danza from eddie money on drums, dave medd from the tubes on keyboards, and robert berry from hush on bass. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. So goes the story of accomplished rock musician greg kihn who has been following his passion most of his life. Greg frucci, architectural designerauthorspeakeradventure nut.
If you missed the live signing, and the chance to submit questions to greg, theres still good news. The song castaway uses fastpaced fingerplay in the vein of loves 7 and 7 is with underlapping guitar tracks. Im blessed to have the life i got and i wouldnt change it for nothing. The son of 80s rocker greg kihn, ry grew up backstage at his dads shows. Dust bin bob runs a second hand shop at the flea market on penny lane. Greg kihn also added his own short story in the book. As a pioneer with legendary beserkley records, he helped write the book. Hes the real deal and at his kihntillating best in this book. His career stretches from the dawn of punk and indie rock to the discos of the 80s to the glory days of mtv. Greg kihn, the rock star turned morning dj, is out at bay area fm radio station kfox. Greg kihn tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster.
Oct 27, 2017 it has been a long wait for new music for greg kihn fans. His career stretches from the dawn of punk and indie rock to the discos of the 1980s to the glory days of mtv. Greg kihn rubber soul book signing remember youtube. Greg kihn originally did have yourself a merry little christmas, ill be home for christmas, he will break your heart, why dont you try me and other songs. Sep 14, 2012 greg kihn, the rock star turned morning dj, is out at bay area fm radio station kfox. A colorful, friendly, and passionate man, kihn is vividly remembered by rocknroll fans topping charts in the late 70s into the late 80s with the greg kihn band. Hire greg kihn for a corporate event or performance booking. Greg kihn off the air, on creative burst in august, greg kihn was elected into the bay area radio hall of fame, after 16 years as the morning dj on kfox kufx 102. Greg kihn is a member of both the san francisco bay area radio hall of fame and the san jose rock and roll hall of fame. The second album, greg kihn again, included covers of bruce springsteens for you and buddy hollys loves made a. Sofa king cool caught up with greg kihn and we talk about touring with his son in the band, his music in pop culture, touring, and what is next for him gregory stanley greg kihn born july 10, 1949 is an american rock musician, radio personality, and novelist. Theres no one more qualified to write a rockandroll novel than greg kihn. Book your greg kihn band vip meet and greet tickets, or greg kihn band ticket packages 2020, find greg kihn band tour dates and schedule 2020 click here.
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