BEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept. 24, 2024 - THE KINGS

More than four decades later, The Kings are still going strong. In 2024, they released a new full-length album, “The Longest Story Ever Told” with their single titled “Nowhere to Go But Gone” rising on the chart. 

The Kings are best known for their breakout double A-sided single, “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ to Glide”, which reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980 and remained on the chart for an impressive 23-weeks. The official video for “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ to Glide” has surpassed six million views on You Tube. 

Over their remarkable music career, The Kings earned a Canadian Juno Award nomination, achieved Platinum Album and Gold Single status, and were inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Having performed over 2,000 live shows, The Kings are a highly sought-after concert act across the western hemisphere.

On November 8th, they are scheduled to perform at Planet Hollywood Cancun for the Five-Day The Sands Festival, appearing alongside fellow eighties survivors Rick Springfield, Bret Michaels, The Fixx to name a few. The Kings are back, showing they’ve still got plenty of energy.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM lead singer, bassist and songwriter, David Diamond and guitarist and songwriter, Zero of the Kings. For more information visit https://thekingsarehere.com or their social media platforms.

Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible.