Billy Strings Covers ‘King Of The Hill’ Theme For Show’s Return

The long-awaited 14th season of King Of The Hill premiered today on Hulu. Bluegrass star Billy Strings recorded a new version of the song that soundtracks the end credits for the first new episodes of the animated series in 15 years.

King Of The Hill’s instrumental theme song, “Yahoos and Triangles,” was composed and recorded by rock band The Refreshments. Episodes of past seasons have ended with The Refreshments’ reprise of “Yahoos and Triangles.” Strings laid down a bluegrass-fueled version of the reprise for the show’s reboot.

While attributed solely to Billy Strings, the new take on the reprise sounds like it also includes contributions from the guitarist’s bandmates — mandolinist Jarrod Walker, banjo player Billy Failing, bassist Royal Masat and fiddler Alex Hargreaves. Strings and company have jammed on the King Of The Hill theme song at past concerts, including at a show held at Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on June 18, 2021.

The Refreshments changed their name to Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers in 1998 after contributing “Yahoos and Triangles” to King Of The Hill. The band continues to play the song and other Refreshments tunes live through the present.

Watch the end credits for Season 14 of King Of The Hill featuring Billy Strings’ interpretation of the theme song below:

Billy Strings and his band opened Dead & Company's Golden Gate Park concert series in San Francisco last Friday. Strings returned to join the headliners for “Wharf Rat” during their second set.

On Friday, August 8, Billy Strings launches the North American leg of his summer tour in Milwaukee. The quintet will continue the trek through August 23.

Scroll below for a complete list of upcoming Billy Strings tour dates and ticket links.