Rhythm

‘My Sharona’ The Knack

DRUMMER: Bruce Gary

‘ My Sharona’ was the first single released by LA rock band The Knack and as well as staying at the number one spot for six weeks it has gone on to become an all-time classic.

Its most identifiable feature has to be the

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