King Kool

He’s whack. He’s Desi. And he’s not fucking around. I’m talking about King Khan. Born Arish Khan, he’s Canadian, German, Indian, and maybe part alien. I had the pleasure of seeing him last summer at McCarren Pool in Brooklyn, and I wasn’t sure whether to be amused or puzzled. Although I’m sure he has plenty of words to describe his music, his James Brown-meets-60’s boy band, complete with dancing backup cheerleaders, is a mashup the likes of which most people have never seen.

And let’s not forget the gold lame cape, gold chain headpiece, and gold panties. Now that’s an act you can’t forget.

Check out King Khan and The Shrines on tour now.

www.myspace.com/kingkhantheshrines