Age, Biography and Wiki

Doug Fieger was born on 20 August, 1952 in Oak Park, Michigan, United States. 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 58 years old?

Popular As Douglas Lars Fieger
Occupation Singer-songwriter, musician
Age 58 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

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 20 August. He is a member of famous with the age 58 years old group.

Doug Fieger Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Doug Fieger height not available right now. We will update Doug Fieger's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Doug Fieger Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Doug Fieger worth at the age of 58 years old? Doug Fieger’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Doug Fieger's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income

Doug Fieger Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Doug Fieger Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

2010

After battling cancer for years, 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.

2006

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

1999

Fieger released two solo albums. First Things First was released in 1999. Hankerings, a Hank Williams tribute, was released posthumously in 2010.

1983

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

1979

"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.

1978

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. Feiger 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. 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. In 1979 they were signed by Capitol Records.

1970

Fieger was born and raised in the 9 Mile/Greenfield area of Oak Park, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. He 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". Fieger was in high school when Sky recorded two albums for RCA Records in 1970 and 1971, produced by Miller as well as Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin). Fieger played bass guitar in the German progressive rock band Triumvirat in 1974.

1952

Douglas Lars Fieger (August 20, 1952 – February 14, 2010) was an American singer–songwriter–musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the rock band The Knack. He co-wrote "My Sharona", the biggest hit song of 1979 in the U.S., with lead guitarist Berton Averre.

Fieger was born in 1952 in Oak Park, Michigan, the son of June Beth (née Oberer) and Bernard Julian Fieger. His father is Jewish, and his mother is Norwegian. Doug is the younger brother of Detroit attorney Geoffrey Fieger (most famous for representing Jack Kevorkian), who confirmed Doug's death to The Detroit News.