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Doug Fieger (Douglas Lars Fieger) was born on 20 August, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Doug Fieger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

Popular As Douglas Lars Fieger
Occupation Musician · songwriter
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 20 August, 1952
Birthday 20 August
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of death 14 February, 2010
Died Place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1952

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.

1970

Fieger was in high school when Sky recorded two albums for RCA Records Don't Hold Back 1970 and Sailor's Delight 1971, produced by Miller as well as Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin).

In addition to performing, Fieger produced the Rubber City Rebels' debut album for Capitol Records and an album for the Los Angeles–based band Mystery Pop.

Fieger collaborated with the Rebels drummer Brandon Matheson as bandmates in the Sunset Bombers.

They released one album on Ariola Records prior to Fieger's formation of the Knack.

1978

The Knack played its first gig at Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go nightclub on June 1, 1978.

In addition, they played other Los Angeles–area nightclubs including the Troubadour in West Hollywood.

1979

He co-wrote "My Sharona," the biggest hit song of 1979 in the U.S., with lead guitarist Berton Averre.

Fieger was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of June Beth (née Oberer) and Bernard Julian Fieger.

His father was Jewish and his mother was Norwegian.

Doug was the younger brother of Detroit attorney Geoffrey Fieger (most famous for representing Jack Kevorkian), who confirmed Doug's death to The Detroit News.

Fieger raised in Oak Park, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit, where attended Oak Park High School.

Before forming the Knack, Fieger played bass and sang lead in the group Sky, which was founded by producer Jimmy Miller (Rolling Stones, Traffic, Blind Faith) who was the "Mr. Jimmy" in the Stones "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

In 1979 they were signed by Capitol Records.

"My Sharona" spent six straight weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1979.

It was the biggest hit of the year.

Fifteen years later the track gained renewed interest when it was featured in the film Reality Bites.

It was also featured regularly in a Saturday Night Live skit parodying Janet Reno.

The follow-up hit to "My Sharona," "Good Girls Don't," stopped a notch short of the Top 10, peaking at No. 11.

Their album Get the Knack spent five straight weeks at No. 1. Three million copies were sold in the United States and 6 million sold worldwide.

Fieger released two solo albums.

1983

Additionally, Fieger provided lead vocals on two tracks on Was (Not Was)'s 1983 album Born to Laugh at Tornadoes.

1999

First Things First was released in 1999.

2006

Fieger underwent brain surgery in August 2006 to remove two tumors.

2007

He later was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007, which required extensive chemotherapy and removal of half of his lung.

His former wife, Mia, contributed to Fieger's care during his illness.

2010

Hankerings, a Hank Williams tribute, was released posthumously in 2010.

Shortly before his death, he provided lead vocals for the track "Dirty Girl" from Bruce Kulick's 2010 album BK3; "Dirty Girl" was named 29th-best song of 2010 by Classic Rock magazine.

Fieger died at his home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills on February 14, 2010.

He was 57 years old.

In addition to his older brother, Geoffrey Fieger, survivors included his younger sister, Beth Falkenstein.

Fieger wrote "My Sharona" for Sharona Alperin, his not-yet girlfriend.

Fieger and Alperin dated for four years, but they parted, married other people, and remained friends.

Alperin visited him frequently in his final months.

"People that meant so much to him in the music industry came to pay their respects to him," she said.

"It was really beautiful."