Berton Averre - Guitarist And Co-Founder Of The Knack: "My Sharona", #1 Song Of 1979. Went On To A Second Career In Musical Theater
Episode Notes
Berton Averre was the guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of The Knack, a mainstay of New Wave, which had the #1 song in 1979 with “My Sharona”. It stayed at the top of the charts for 6 weeks and sold 10 million copies. He later went on to a second career in musical theater.
My featured song is “Annie And Leni” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link.
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Berton and I discuss the following:
Punk music and the Sex Pistols
Getting Sharona on the radio
Top 40 playlists
Packaging tours
The Knack’s first album
“My Sharona”
His response to Dear Mr. Pop Star
“Good Girls Don’t”
“Another Lousy Day In Paradise”
“Africa”
Musical theater career
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“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” is Robert’s latest album. Featuring 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey. Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz.
"Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)
"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)
"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)
"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)
"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)
"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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The Band | Berton Averre | The Official Website of The Knack
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