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Doug Fieger
Oak Park, United States
Archival Overview
American singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of power-pop band The Knack, who co-wrote and sang the 1979 number-one smash hit My Sharona.
Biographical Record
Douglas Lars Fieger was raised in the Detroit suburbs, the younger brother of attorney Geoffrey Fieger. He played in the rock band Sky before relocating to Los Angeles and forming The Knack in 1978 with guitarist Berton Averre, bassist Prescott Niles, and drummer Bruce Gary.
The Knack's debut single 'My Sharona', featuring an addictive stuttering guitar riff, spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the bestselling single of 1979 and propelling their debut album 'Get the Knack' to double-platinum status within weeks.
Key Life Milestones
My Sharona Reaches Number One
Topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, establishing one of the most recognizable riffs in rock history.
Grammy Nominations with The Knack
Earned two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialLos Angeles, United States