Doug Fieger: Singer of The Knack and My Sharona Dies at 57

Doug Fieger was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter. Born on August 20, 1952, in Detroit, he formed The Knack in Los Angeles in 1978.

The band's debut album Get the Knack (1979) hit No. 1, driven by the single "My Sharona," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was the biggest U.S. hit of 1979. Fieger co-wrote the song with guitarist Berton Averre. He also released solo albums and produced records.

He was the younger brother of attorney Geoffrey Fieger, who represented Jack Kevorkian. Doug Fieger died of lung cancer at his home in Woodland Hills, California, on February 14, 2010, at age 57.

Achievements: Co-wrote "My Sharona" (No. 1, 1979).

Birth: August 20, 1952 - Detroit, Michigan.

Profession: Singer and songwriter.

Interesting Facts: "My Sharona" was inspired by Sharona Alperin.