The Knack
- MatchThe Knack
- 100%The Raspberries
- 82%The Romantics
- 79%Squeeze
- 79%The Cars
- 78%Cheap Trick
- 77%Marshall Crenshaw
- 74%Stealers Wheel
- 68%Badfinger
- 67%Ram Jam
- 66%The Smithereens
Biography
Formed in Los Angeles, California, USA in May 1978 by Doug Fieger (Douglas Fieger, 20 August 1952, Detroit, Michigan, USA; vocals/guitar), Prescott Niles (bass), Berton Averre (guitar) and Bruce Gary (b. 7 April 1951, Burbank, California, USA, d. 22 August 2006, Los Angeles, California, USA; drums). Taking their name from a cult British movie of the 60s, they attempted to revive the spirit of the beat-boom with matching suits, and short songs boasting solid, easily memorable riffs. After... Read more