Chain was opposed to the use of the motto, but was overruled by the rest of the band. This resulted in the formation of numerous fan clubs, but CapitolвЂ™s insistence on using the hyperbolic motto, 'better than the Beatles,' led to an ill-fated marketing campaign.

Д¬apitol scheduled the group on a cross-country tour as part of their promotional strategy. In 1967 Capitol released their second single, 'Softly Softly', a slower song, which included Frank Zappa on piano, backed with 'The Spell', a more upbeat number. The band's debut single for Capitol was 'Time Waits For No One' b/w 'I'm Aware, ' which is set in a minor key. The band was regarded for their instrumental and melodic finesse. They played all their own instruments, which was unusual in Los Angeles studios at the time, particularly in light of their young age, with most of the band members still in high school. The Knack recorded all of their songs at Studio A at the Capital Records' headquarters on Hollywood and Vine. Venet had produced all of the Knack's recordings at Capitol, and Mike Chain had composed most of the songs. Venet later invited A&R personnel at Capitol Records, which paved the way for the band to be signed by the famous label. The group's manager, Abe and Rick Marcelli, arranged for Nick Venet, who had been the Beach Boys producer, to come to a club to see them perform on stage. The Knack eventually performed shows at larger venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Palladium, Melody Land, and Carousel. They were also the first rock group to appear at the Ice House folk room and the Troubadour. The band initially played on the high school circuit, but had advanced to the more popular clubs on the Sunset Strip: the Hullabaloo, the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, the Galaxy, the Trip, the Crescendo, GazzarriвЂ™s, ItвЂ™s Boss, the Cheetah, the Cherokee, the Sea Witch, and others. Not long after forming, Meyer left the group and was replaced by Pug Baker on drums. Dink Kaplan's older brother played in the Mothers of Invention. After traveling on a Shindig road show, the band changed their name to the Knack. Their original line-up consisted Mike Chain on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Dink Kaplan on lead guitar, and Larry Gould on bass and backing vocals, and Ken Meyer on drums. The original name for the band was the InMates. The Knack were formed in 1965 at by students at Hollywood High and Fairfax High School led by Michael Chain. ^ The Billboard Albums by Joel Whitburn, 6th Edition, Record Research 2006, ISBN 0-89820-166-7.Live from the Rock 'n' Roll Funhouse (2002).Zoom (1998, remastered as Re-Zoom in 2002 ).Fieger's last recording was released on Bruce Kulick's 2010 album BK3, on which Fieger sings the title Dirty Girl. Singer Doug Fieger died on Februafter a long battle with lung cancer. In 2006, drummer Bruce Gary died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In 2002 the group's previous albums were re-released in remastered versions. The CD Normal as the Next Guy followed in 2001 as the last studio production to date. Another hiatus followed, and it was not until 1998 that the next album, Zoom, was released, this time with Terry Bozzio on drums. The result was the album Serious Fun, produced by Don Was. In 1991 the band made another attempt - but with a different line-up, since Billy Ward now took over the drums. In addition, no new studio material was recorded. In 1986/87 the band got together again for a few gigs, but this reunion did not last. After the release of the third album Round Trip in 1981, the group split. Two more albums followed, but they could not continue the success of the debut. The released single My Sharona, which was named after Fieger's muse Sharona Alperin, became a worldwide hit. Their first album - entitled Get the Knack - was developed by Mike Chapman produced, which is already known as a hit producer of groups like The Sweet and Blondie had made. In 1979 they signed a recording deal with Capitol Records. The band had first successes with performances in clubs in Los Angeles. The group was founded in May 1978 by Doug Fieger (* Augin Detroit, Michigan вЂ February 14, 2010), Berton Averre (* Decemin Van Nuys, California ), Prescott Niles (* May 2, 2010) 1954 in New York, NY ) and Bruce Gary (born Apin Burbank, California, вЂ Augin Tarzana, California).

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