Doug Fieger

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.

Doug Fieger
Fieger in 2005
Background information
Birth nameDouglas Lars Fieger
Born(1952-08-20)August 20, 1952
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 2010(2010-02-14) (aged 57)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • power pop
  • new wave
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1970–2010
Labels
Formerly of
  • The Knack
  • Sky
PartnerSharona Alperin
RelativesGeoffrey Fieger (brother)
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