Doug Fieger, lead singer of rock group the Knack, died at 57 after a battle with cancer, his brother Geoffrey confirmed today. Read the full post.
Feb 14
2010
05:33 PM ET
R.I.P. Doug Fieger, lead singer of the Knack
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Amazing song and album in the time it was released! Doug’s My Sharona has become a living part of the human collective conscious much like La Bamba, Twist and Shout, and A Hard Day’s Night. Long live Doug Fieger and the Knack!
Use to see Doug and his friends every Monday just like clock work at Chin Chin restaurant in Beverly Hills eating a nice guy always with a smile on his face and a good vibe. RIP Doug.
Wow another piece of my highschool year lost.
Rest in peace.
sucks getting old
RIP Doug. I credit My Sharona as being the song that finally brought the disco craze to an end. Sure, there were a few more disco hits on the charts after Sharona, but not like there were before. Thanks for saving music Doug and rest in peace.
Did you know that Dale Hawkins died over the weekend. Dale was best known for co-writing Suzie Q with James Burton. Dale past away after a long battle with colon cancer. Dale was one of the corner stones of Rock-a-billy in the early days of Rock & Roll.
My Sharona is such a great song! Thanks for the memories.
RIP, Doug.
RIP Doug, great job – loved your rockin’ music. From another guy who grew up in Southern Oakland County.
Great song from a great summer of rock. And if you’ve never seen the 45 sleeve, check it out!
I remember when celebrities like my dads age were passing away i thought ..must be sad for him to see all his idols dying away….this hit hard …now i know how it feels first hand
R.I.P. Doug. I was 14 when My Sharona hit the airwaves, listening to it kept me sane back then. My Sharona is still a hard rockin song!
Wow, I was a Junior in HS when that came song came out. Those were the days.
Check out Doug’s band prior to the Knack. He was in a band from Detroit called Sky and they put out 2 lps, first one came out in 1970. Both lps were produced by Jimmy Miller who produced the Stones. After Sky broke up he moved to LA and formed The Knack.
this song holds a lot of memories for me…i’m sorry we lost another person to evil cancer…as the wife of someone with cancer, i can only wish the very best to his friends, family, and fans…sigh…
I played air bass and made out with my boyfriend to My Sharona. Happy times. You will be missed, Doug. RIP.
i worked at a furniture boutique in los angeles where doug bought some unique pieces.
he had a great eye- and well, he was just so… nice. so happy. so kind.