The Knack

Popnew wavepower poplate-70s rock revival

There are several bands called The Knack. 1. The Knack were an American new wave/power pop band from Detroit, Michigan, based in Los Angeles. They rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", which was an international hit in 1979. The power pop of "My Sharona", coupled with the band's retro 60s look, earned the band comparisons to The Beatles (though the band members themselves viewed the 'New Beatles' label as tongue-in-cheek). Many music critics hated disco

Influenced by: The Beatles, The Who, Cheap Trick

Active:
1973-1982, 2005-present
Scene:
Los Angeles
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