Steve Wright
1950 – January 16, 2017

Steve Wright at right. Photo credit: gregkihn.com

Steve Wright was a bassist and songwriter who spent many years playing in the Greg Kihn Band, the band he co-founded with Kihn in 1975.  As Kihn’s writing partner, Wright co-wrote the band’s biggest hits, including “The Break Up Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)” and “Jeopardy,” as well as other lesser known gems.  “Jeopardy,” a #2 hit for the band, had the dubious honor of being parodied by Weird Al Yankovic who’s version, “I Lost on Jeopardy” became a massive hit as well thanks to heavy video play on a young MTV.  The band went on to have several successful albums throughout the ’80s which afforded them to graduate from clubs to arenas around the world.  Steve Wright died of a heart attack on January 16, 2017.

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