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Burton Averre
Guitarist and co-writer of the 1979 hit 'My Sharona' and member of the rock band The Knack, sharing first-person recollections about the song's creation and the band's experience.
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Jan 8, 2026
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3. My Sharona
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Burton Averre, the co-writer of the hit 'My Sharona' and guitarist for The Knack, shares firsthand stories about the song's quirky creation and its meteoric rise in 1979. Michael Kloster, a music publishing expert, explains the complexities of royalties and licensing that keep the song financially relevant. They discuss everything from the record advance and the unusual points deal for the band to the impact of parody and sync licensing in the modern music landscape, showcasing how a song can continue to thrive decades later.
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