Doug Fieger

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
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1970–2010
Labels
Formerly of
Websitewww.dougfieger.com
SpouseMia
PartnerSharona Alperin
RelativesGeoffrey Fieger (brother)

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.