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Birth name | Douglas Lars Fieger |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | August 20, 1952
Died | February 14, 2010 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 57)
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Years active | 1970–2010 |
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Website | www.dougfieger.com |
Partner | Sharona Alperin |
Relatives | Geoffrey 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.