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Douglas Lars Fieger (August 20, 1952 – February 14, 2010) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the rock band the Knack. He co-wrote "My Sharona," the biggest hit song of 1979 in the U.S., with lead guitarist Berton Averre.
The Knack est un groupe américain de rock originaire de Los Angeles formé en 1978 et principalement connu pour le single My Sharona, sorti en 1979.
- 1978-19811986-19941997-2006
- Capitol
- New wave, power pop
- États-Unis
Groupe de rock venu tout droit de Los Angeles, The Knack a connu le succès à la fin des années 70, début 80. Avec Doug Fieger au chant, Prescott Niles à la basse, Berton Averre à la guitare et Bruce Gary à la batterie, ils font un hit mémorable avec la Chanson « My Sharona » parue en 1979.
- November 29, 1977
Crée gratuitement ton compte sur Deezer et écoute The Knack : discographie, top titres et playlists. Natif de la banlieue de Detroit (Michigan), le singer et songwriter Doug Fieger s'exile volontairement à Los Angeles (Californie) après l'échec de son premier groupe dénommé Sky.
20 mai 2024 · Explore the captivating journey of Doug Fieger, frontman of The Knack, in this compelling documentary. From the meteoric rise to fame with hits like "My Sharona" to the challenges of battling...
- 10 min
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- Harmony & Hearts Lifestyle
The Knack was founded in 1978 with the original and classic lineup of Doug Fieger (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Berton Averre (lead guitar, backing vocals), Prescott Niles (bass) and Bruce Gary (drums). It was this lineup that recorded the group's first three albums.
A huge draw in the LA club scene, the Knack played incessantly throughout California 1978 and early 1979. They revitalized live music in many of the older establishments which had been converted to disco dance halls, such as the Troubadour and Starwood with sellout crowds.
