RIP My Sharona

The lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band, the Knack, Doug Fieger died on Sunday at his home in California after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. The band whose long running hit "My Sharona" has become the symbol of the new wave era was the classic example of the "one hit wonders". The song spent six long weeks on the top of the charts in 1979 and became an instant high school dance classic for years and years to come. The song built on a simple rift, but had all the makings of a great pop song, and true to form Fieger says he wrote it in "15 minutes". The Knack, never had another song reach the top of the charts quite like "My Sharona" but they will forever be known for their signature song which still ranks as one of the best selling singles of all time.

Watch Doug rip this song one last time...