Music
Doug Fieger dies at 57; leader of the L.A. band the Knack sang ‘My Sharona’
Feb. 15, 2010
Obituaries
The Knack was formed in 1978 and soon signed with Capitol Records. Fieger co-wrote ‘My Sharona,’ which was a No. 1 hit for six weeks in 1979. The tune was inspired by a former girlfriend.
World & Nation
A suicide machine sits like a trophy in Geoffrey Fieger’s office, along with a wall of photos of him and his star client, Dr.
June 6, 1993
The Knack lead singer Doug Fieger, perhaps best known for the 1979 hit “My Sharona,” underwent brain surgery in L.A. on Thursday.
Aug. 4, 2006
Travel & Experiences
** The Knack, “Serious Fun,” Charisma.
Feb. 24, 1991
Politics
Jack Kevorkian’s combative lawyer held a small lead in Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Aug. 5, 1998
Entertainment & Arts
Even after 15 years, it’s a rare day when someone doesn’t remind Sharona Alperin of the raunchy rock ‘n’ roll anthem that made her first name a household word.
Dec. 25, 1994
Business
M-m-m-my career in real estate
Feb. 18, 2010
The Los Angeles rock club scene, most longtime survivors would agree, is not a place for casual career moves.
Jan. 20, 1991
Movies
Who Was There: The film’s stars Bill Nighy, Jimmy Nail and Juliet Aubrey; director Brian Gibson; producer Amanda Marmot; writers and executive producers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and music supervisor Tarquin Gotch.
Jan. 22, 1999