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The Knack were a British R&B-based freakbeat and psychedelic rock band from Ilford, near London in the United Kingdom who were active 1960s. They are not to be confused with either of the two American bands of the same name, one from the 1960s and the other who became a popular new wave act in the late 1970s.
A huge draw in the LA club scene, the Knack played incessantly throughout California 1978 and early 1979. They revitalized live music in many of the older establishments which had been converted to disco dance halls, such as the Troubadour and Starwood with sellout crowds.
The Knack war eine US-amerikanische Rockband. Ihre Musik ist stark beeinflusst vom Rock ’n’ Roll und von den großen Bands der 1960er Jahre; insbesondere Einflüsse der Beatles , der Kinks oder auch der Byrds sind erkennbar.
The Knack was an American rock band based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with its first single, "My Sharona", an international number-one hit in 1979. The Knack was founded in 1978 with the original and classic lineup of Doug Fieger (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Berton Averre (lead guitar, backing vocals), Prescott Niles (bass) and ...
British R&B/Beat band from Ilford, later based in London, originally known as The Londoners (2) who spent most of their time in Germany. Topper Clay left the band in Spring 1967 to join New York Public Library. He was followed by Brian Morris in 1968, after which Paul Gurvitz formed The Gun. Lineup: Topper Clay - drums Paul Gurvitz - guitar
Music. Media. Merch. Welcome to TheKnack.com. Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Prescott Niles and Bruce Gary were The Knack. Their hit single “My Sharona” went Gold in thirteen days and was the #1 song of 1979. Their debut album Get the Knack sold over six million copies worldwide.
Released 1981. Capitol ST-12168. Produced by Jack Douglas. Doug Fieger – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar. Berton Averre – Lead Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals. Bruce Gary – Drums and Percussion. Prescott Niles – Bass Guitar. Horns – James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider, Marty Greb, Tom Scott.
