Los Angeles – September 15, 2006 – Members of the 80s rock band The Knack today filed a lawsuit against the members of Run DMC, and Run DMC’s producers, distributors, publishers and record companies, over Run DMC’s use of an unlicensed sample of The Knack ‘s 1979 platinum hit “My Sharona” in Run DMC’s song, “It’s Tricky.”

The Knack’s Doug Fieger and Berton Averre filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Run DMC today in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleges that members of Run DMC and their manager, producers, publishers, and record label unlawfully appropriated portions of “My Sharona,” including the song’s signature guitar riff, for use in “It’s Tricky,” which first appeared on Run DMC’s 1986 Raising Hell album. The suit also names several companies involved in the distribution of the allegedly infringing albums. Fieger and Averre wrote “My Sharona” and obtained a copyright registration for it in 1979. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees.

Fieger and Averre only recently learned that Run DMC’s smash hit from the mid-80s sampled the illustrious guitar riff from The Knack’s classic “My Sharona.” “That sound is not only the essence of ‘My Sharona,’ it is one of the most recognizable sounds in rock ‘n’ roll,” says Fieger, lead singer and front man of the band. Fieger and Averre are seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized use of “My Sharona” in numerous Run DMC albums that contain the song “It’s Tricky,” including albums released as far back as 1986. According to the complaint, each of the allegedly infringing albums containing the song “It’s Tricky” are still being sold and distributed.

Fieger’s and Averre’s attorney, Dick Schultz of Schwartz Cooper Chartered in Chicago, said, “Our clients created a unique and distinctive musical composition in ‘My Sharona.’ Others shouldn’t be allowed to profit from the unauthorized use of that creation. That is what copyright laws are for, and we are protecting our clients’ rights in their creation.”

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“Jenny, Jenny, who can I turn to?” Soon, the answer for millions around the globe–who know that question as the opening line to Tommy Tutone ‘s iconic 1982 hit “867-5309/Jenny”–will be Verizon, Cingular and T-Mobile.

Twenty four years have passed since the song scaled the Billboard Pop Chart, but the number that started life on the bathroom wall will soon be playing on cellular phones everywhere as the song enters the ringtone age. Different versions complementing the familiar original recording are currently in the works.

And speaking of alternate takes, Tommy Tutone—led now as in the early 80s by lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy Heath—contributed a brand new, all-acoustic version of “867-5309/Jenny” to 80s Hits Stripped , an-all star compilation featuring original artists doing unplugged versions of familiar favorites from the decade. The collection was released by Sidewinder Music on May 30. The label sold its popular Heavy Metal Unstripped release via outlets like VH1.

“The true test of a song’s endurance comes when you can play it around a campfire solely on acoustic guitar,” says Heath. “This new take on ‘Jenny’ has fingersnaps, fake Irish drums and sound effects, and I slap my hand on the guitar a la Elvis for the percussion part. Ironically, when Jim and Alex first brought it to me 25 years ago, it had the vibe of a corny campfire song, and I thought it would be better if I added some soul and angst to it!”

The latest lineup of Tommy Tutone, including bassist Jimmy James, lead guitarist Greg Georgeson and drummer Andy Gauthier, has been together since 1998 and released the group’s fifth overall album,  around the turn of the Millennium. That unit is going to be on the road this summer with The Knack and The Fixx on The Rock N’ Roll Funhouse tour. The three bands have already played to packed houses at the Trump Marina in Atlantic City and the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI, with more dates to be announced.

Other upcoming gigs for Tommy Tutone, which recently played an unplugged set at L.A.’s famed Viper Room, include the River Rock Festival in Hudson, WI (June 17) The Hot Rod Café with Steppenwolf in Post Falls, ID (July and the West Linn Old Time Fair in West Linn OR (July 22).

The band is also currently working on a new album of original material. In the Summer of 2005, in addition to “867-5309/Jenny,” they performed Blink-182′s “Small Things” on NBC’s “Hit Me Baby One More Time”.

WELCOME TO THE ROCK N’ ROLL FUNHOUSE:
THE KNACK, THE FIXX AND TOMMY TUTONE JOIN FORCES THIS SUMMER FOR THE ULTIMATE 80′S TOUR

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The Three Ever-Popular Bands Set To Launch Their Latest Hit Parade At The Trump Marina In Atlantic City On May 27

Enough already with “That 70′s Show”—we’re ready to move on and embrace the musical decade that really matters, the 80s. Three of that era’s best known (and still megapopular) hitmaking bands, The Knack , The Fixx and Tommy Tutone , are hitting the road together to create The Rock N’ Roll Funhouse Tour .

Billed as The Ultimate 80s Show, this multi-city package tour is being presented by Edge Management and VH1 Classics, in association with Fantasma Tours International.

The tour kicks off at the Trump Marina in Atlantic City on May 27, and includes a June 3 performance at the DTE Energy Theatre in Pine Knob, Michigan. Edge Management, which handles all three participating artists, has also licensed a broadcast special with HDNet for a concert with The Knack from the World Café in Philadelphia to air on May 14; in addition to the HDNet telecast, the concert will be released on DVD.

The name of the current tour derives from Live From The Rock ‘N Roll Funhouse , The Knack’s 2003 live album and DVD package which was based around the concept of a fictional 60′s musical TV show called “The Rock ‘N Roll Funhouse,” which included a goofy host based on old British DJs.

“Not surprisingly, since it was our project, we were the only band on the show,” laughs Doug Fieger, lead singer of The Knack. “When the idea of this new package tour came together, it just seemed like a great name to convey the kind of enjoyment fans of each of our groups can expect. All three acts have continued to perform on a regular basis for fans throughout the world, and I think for us, the promoters and the fans, it’s both satisfying and intriguing to have us all on one slate.”

Fans entering the Funhouse will be treated to some of the best loved pop classics of all time: The Knack’s “My Sharona” (one of the biggest selling singles of the rock era), “Good Girls Don’t,” “Frustrated” and “Baby Talks Dirty”; The Fixx’s “One Thing Leads To Another”; and Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309 (Jenny).”

Fieger, who says that The Knack has mastered the art of the two and three day weekend performance schedule, feels there’s no real mystery as to why these three bands continue to whip crowds everywhere into a frenzy. “The songs were great songs in their time, and they’re great songs now,” he says. “These are incredible bands that seem to get better with time, and whose energy level is higher than it ever was. What could be more fun than playing great songs with a great band? We all really enjoy performing for audiences, never forgetting that we are entertainers. We’re there to give the fans a great time, and that’s what The Rock N’ Roll Funhouse Tour is all about.”

THE KNACK SETS DATE
AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FEB. 22
* * *
SOLE SPRING PERFORMANCE ON WEST COAST
CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF RE-ZOOM IN STORES NOW

The Knack rode to the top of the charts in 1979 with the irresistible rock hit “My Sharona.” Their first album Get the Knack sold more than 6 million copies and 2002 saw the release of The Knack: Live From The Rock N’ Roll Fun House on DVD. Recorded live in front of a studio audience, as they say on TV, it simulates a ’60s TV show in the spirit of Hullabaloo, Shindig or Ed Sullivan with The Knack as the musical guest. It also set the stage for a re-release of their 1998 CD ZOOM with three bonus tracks: “No Matter What,” “Girl’s Talk,” and even a secret bonus track not listed on the liner.

Doug Fieger, founding member and lead singer of the band, stated about ZOOM “If someone really put the thumbscrews to me so I would name a favorite Knack album I would have to say ZOOM. I mean I love all of them, but ZOOM would stand out as my personal favorite and even more so now that we have a re-mastered version.” Of the re-mastered and re-released version he continues, “When people listen to RE-ZOOM they will say that it really is like hearing the music for the first time. We pushed everything up to 24 bits this time around, even the bonus material.”

The release of RE-ZOOM has fans excited to once again, ‘Get The Knack.’ Never wanting to disappoint their loyal following Fieger and his band have announced that the only West Coast show this spring for The Knack will be happening on February 22 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada, CA. Also appearing on the bill will be Tommy TuTone.

To order tickets, call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310 or stop by the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays between noon and 4:00 p.m. Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards accepted. On-line ticket orders may be placed at www.lamiradatheatre.com.

POWER POP LEGENDS, THE KNACK, TO APPEAR ON THE “TODAY” SHOW’S
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, JULY 19th
* * *
NBC APPEARANCE KICKS OFF A STELLAR MID-SUMMER KNACK BLAST
THAT TAKES THE BAND FROM CONCERTS IN NEW YORK CITY AND OHIO
TO A BRAND NEW VH1 SERIES PROFILE, ALL IN ONE DAY
* * *
ROCK N’ ROLL FUN HOUSE TOUR CONTINUES
WITH COAST TO COAST DATES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

NBC Television has extended an invitation to The Knack to perform on July 19th as part of the “Today Summer Concert Series.” The long running morning programs 2002 season has placed a spotlight on music’s best, and the inclusion of The Knack makes it even better. The performance on July 19th will be part of a three band retrospective. The Knack will perform their monster hit My Sharonna that stormed the charts in 1979. Along with a performance of the number one smash, The Knack is expected to talk about their latest albums Normal As The Next Guy and The Knack: Live From The Rock N’ Roll Fun House, which is also available on DVD and VHS. The titles are being distributed by Image Entertainment.

The New York stop to perform on the top rated Today Show, adds to the impressive bi-coastal barrage of dates scheduled as part of The Rock N’ Roll Fun House Tour. The Knack will not have much time to take in The Big Apple as they immediately board a plane after leaving the Today show. From NYC they jet to Ohio for a concert with Tommy Tutone at the Dayton Civic Center and to be profiled by VH1 for the Two Hit Wonders special episode of the new One Hit Wonders series that premieres July 29th.

The Knack profile will run on the Two Hit Wonders special episode of VH1 One Hit Wonders in mid-August.

BASS PLAYER PRESCOTT NILES OF THE KNACK
REFLECTS ON UNEXPECTED DEATH OF
JOHN ENTWHISTLE

“His death hit me very hard emotionally. I worked with George Harrison on Shanghai Surprise and when he passed I was stunned, but John’s death feels so much more real, so very close to home. Few bass players can claim to have the unique talent, twisted wit, inventive spirit and unending drive that Entwhistle possessed. I mean the man designed his own instruments! All of this was the reason why I began to play and I can think of no more fitting tribute than to continue doing just that.”

With the passing of John Entwhistle the world has lost one of the most individual and insightful bass players ever known. Prescott Niles who plays bass for The Knack can still remember seeing Entwhistle play with The Who for the first time in New York at the Village Theatre in 1967. Though just a teenager at the time Prescott was immediately hooked on the sound and the wicked sense of humor that the band, and Entwhistle more specifically, brought to the stage. When asked to name some bands that had been influenced by The Who in the same way that he had, Niles indicated that he could not think of a band that had not been touched by The Who.

“They heavily influenced even The Knack…believe it or not” Prescott stated with a sly look. “Combined with Bruce Gary, The Knack’s rhythm section was fashioned directly on the Moon/Entwhistle insanity blueprint.”

Entwhistle’s drama and musical humor combined with the power he conveyed set Prescott’s mind to playing the bass guitar. Over the years, Prescott had seen him play in many places, from tiny gigs like the Tamarack Hotel in Upstate New York, to Woodstock and even London in the midst of the Quadrophenia era. One of his favorites was the premiere of Tommy at the Fillmore East in New York. The shows provided a fire that has driven Prescott’s playing and they have set the bar, which he has always strived to reach.

THE KNACK’S GOT IT…
THE ROCK n’ ROLL FUN HOUSE
AT HOUSE OF BLUES HOLLYWOOD
* * *

The Knack recently held a party to celebrate the release of The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, distributed by Image Entertainment, at House Of Blues in Hollywood. The party also celebrated Capitol Records reissues the Knack’s 1979 debut Get The Knack which sold 6 million copies worldwide, the 1980 follow-up But The Little Girls Understand (two million worldwide), 1981’s fan favorite Round Trip and 1991′s reunion album Serious Fun that includes the Top 10 hit Rocket O’ Love.

After the action-packed show, lead singer Doug Fieger and bass guitar player Prescott Niles were visited backstage by Image Entertainment’s Vice President of Sales Barry Gordon.

Pictured Right to Left: Prescott Niles of The Knack, Barry Gordon of Image Entertainment and Doug Fieger of The Knack.

ADVANCE RSVP REQUIRED FOR MEDIA COVERAGE

THE KNACK’S GOT IT…

IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE KNACK: LIVE FROM THE ROCK n’ ROLL FUN HOUSE DVD, CD AND VHS
* * *
THE ROCK n’ ROLL FUN HOUSE TOUR HITS
THE HOUSE OF BLUES HOLLYWOOD, MAY 7th
CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER
* * *
THE KNACK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF
CAPITOL RECORDS CATALOG REISSUES

WHO:
The Knack, the seminal SoCal power pop band, which boasts three of its four original members from its late ’70s inception.

WHAT:
A party to celebrate the April 23rd release of The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, distributed by Image Entertainment. The show is the third stop on the Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour that continues with dates nation wide through September. The Knack will be available on May 7th for media appearances and interviews before the show at House Of Blues, Hollywood.

Also, on May 7th Capitol Records reissues the Knack’s 1979 debut Get The Knack which sold 6 million copies worldwide, the 1980 follow-up But The Little Girls Understand (two million worldwide), 1981’s fan favorite Round Trip and 1991′s reunion album Serious Fun that includes the Top 10 hit Rocket O’ Love. Rare outtakes, demo versions and live tracks will be included on all four discs including a songwriting demo of the six-week Billboard chart-topper, “My Sharona.”

WHERE:
House Of Blues
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
Phone: 323-8480-5100

Tickets for the general public are $20.00 each and are available through the House of Blue Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com

WHEN:
TUESDAY MAY 7th
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Music at 9:00 PM

A MEDIA DAY IS BEING PLANED ON TUESDAY MAY 7TH.
PLEASE RSVP TO ARRANGE CREDENTIALS FOR THIS EVENT.

RSVP:
Please contact Steve Levesque or Christopher Holly at 310-860-9170 or info@luckmedia.comfor additional details and Rock & Roll Fun House review copies.

MORE:
Please contact Heather Bohn at Capitol Records for more information regarding the catalog reissues: 323-692-1112 or heather.bohn@emicap.com

THE KNACK’S GOT IT…

IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE KNACK: LIVE FROM THE ROCK n’ ROLL FUN HOUSE DVD, CD AND VHS
* * *
THE ROCK n’ ROLL FUN HOUSE TOUR HITS
THE HOUSE OF BLUES HOLLYWOOD, MAY 7th
CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER
* * *
THE KNACK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF
CAPITOL RECORDS CATALOG REISSUES

WHO:
The Knack, the seminal SoCal power pop band, which boasts three of its four original members from its late ’70s inception.

WHAT:
A party to celebrate the April 23rd release of The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, distributed by Image Entertainment. The show is the third stop on the Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour that continues with dates nation wide through September. The Knack will be available on May 7th for media appearances and interviews before the show at House Of Blues, Hollywood.

Also, on May 7th Capitol Records reissues the Knack’s 1979 debut Get The Knack which sold 6 million copies worldwide, the 1980 follow-up But The Little Girls Understand (two million worldwide), 1981’s fan favorite Round Trip and 1991′s reunion album Serious Fun that includes the Top 10 hit Rocket O’ Love. Rare outtakes, demo versions and live tracks will be included on all four discs including a songwriting demo of the six-week Billboard chart-topper, “My Sharona.”

WHERE:
House Of Blues
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
Phone: 323-8480-5100

Tickets for the general public are $20.00 each and are available through the House of Blue Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com

WHEN:
TUESDAY MAY 7th
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Music at 9:00 PM

A MEDIA DAY IS BEING PLANED ON TUESDAY MAY 7TH.
PLEASE RSVP TO ARRANGE CREDENTIALS FOR THIS EVENT.

RSVP:
Please contact Steve Levesque or Christopher Holly at 310-860-9170 or info@luckmedia.comfor additional details and Rock & Roll Fun House review copies.

MORE:
Please contact Heather Bohn at Capitol Records for more information regarding the catalog reissues: 323-692-1112 or heather.bohn@emicap.com

THE KNACK’S GOT IT…
RELEASED TODAY, APRIL 23

THE KNACK: LIVE FROM THE ROCK N’ ROLL FUN HOUSE
ON DVD, VHS AND CD FROM IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
***
Band to launch summer-long U.S. tour at Tampa’s Bayfest May 4th
* * *
DirecTV to broadcast “Fun House” concert as free view events in May

Los Angeles, April 23rd: Summer is heating up early for The Knack, and there’s so much happening that even they need a scorecard. The band, which boasts three of its four original members from its late ’70s inception, has teamed up with Image Entertainment, long recognized as the market leader in licensing, distribution and production of music video long forms and DVDs, to release The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, on April 23.

The Knack: Live From The Rock n’ Roll Fun House adds a unique twist to the concert film and showcases the bands sense of humor. Recorded live in front of a studio audience, as they say on TV, it simulates a ’60s TV show in the spirit of Hullabaloo, Shindig or Ed Sullivan with The Knack as the musical guest. Distributed by Image Entertainment, the DVD/VHS and CD all feature the hits, as well as compelling new material that, much like the Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour, underscores the band’s staying power and vital sound that remains fresh by any standard.

To celebrate the live album, the tour, satellite programmer DirecTV will broadcast the “Fun House” concert as a free view event every weekend in May.

“We didn’t want to do another concert movie,” Fieger explains. “We did it 23 years ago with The Knack Live at Carnegie Hall. Since we’d already done a regular concert – and how can you do better than Carnegie Hall – I came up with an idea that was different. Image liked our idea and gave us the money to do it.”

Though The Knack’s original three members, Fieger, Berton Averre (lead guitar) and Prescott Niles (bass), will rock the “Fun House” with signature Knack tunes “My Sharona,” “Good Girls Don’t,” “Oh Tara,” and “Baby Talks Dirty,” plus many more, the revolving door behind the drum kit has captured yet another victim, this time, Holmes Jones, a.k.a. David Henderson. He took over the skins halfway through Normal as the Next Guy, kept the beat on Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House, and is already packing for the upcoming tour which kicks off in Florida on May 4th.

The Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour will continue through September and welcomes special guests like The Fix, REO Speedwagon, 38 Special, The Smithereens, Missing Persons and Tommy Tutone. Watch for additional details, guest appearances and tourdates to be announced shortly.

THE KNACK
TAKES THE ROCK N’ ROLL FUN HOUSE ON THE ROAD, 5/4
* * *
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES THE KNACK: LIVE FROM THE ROCK N’ ROLL FUN HOUSE, 4/23
* * *
CAPITOL RECORDS REISSUES FIRST 4 KNACK ALBUMS, 5/7

Summer is heating up early for The Knack, and there’s so much happening that even they need a scorecard. The band, which boasts three of its four original members from its late ’70s inception, hits the road and brings The Rock n’ Roll Fun House from coast to coast. May 4th marks the inaugural show in St. Petersburg, Florida with many stops being added all the time including a Release Party in Los Angeles on May 7th at the world famous Troubadour. The party celebrates Capitol Records reissue releases the same day as well as the April 23rd release of The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, distributed by Image Entertainment.

The May 7th Capitol Records reissues include the band’s 1979 debut Get The Knack which sold 6 million copies worldwide, the 1980 follow-up But The Little Girls Understand (two million worldwide), 1981’s fan favorite Round Trip and 1991′s reunion album Serious Fun that includes the Top 10 hit Rocket O’ Love. Rare outtakes, demo versions and live tracks will be included on all four discs including a songwriting demo of the six-week Billboard chart-topper, “My Sharona.”

The Knack: Live From The Rock n’ Roll Fun House adds a unique twist to the mix and showcases the bands sense of humor. Recorded live in front of a studio audience, as they say on TV, it simulates a ’60s TV show in the spirit of Hullabaloo, Shindig or Ed Sullivan with The Knack as the musical guest. Distributed by Image Entertainment, the DVD/VHS and CD all feature the hits, as well as compelling new material that, much like the Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour, underscores the band’s staying power and vital sound that remains fresh by any standard.

The Rock n’ Roll Fun House will be on the road through September and will welcome special guests like The Fix, REO Speedwagon, 38 Special, The Smithereens, Missing Persons and Tommy Tutone. Watch for additional details, guest appearances and tourdates to be announced shortly.

# # #

The Knack
Rock n’ Roll Fun House Tour 2002
All Dates subject to change
(All dates presented by Phantashma Tours, Inc.)

MAY
4-May
Bayfest
St Petersburg, FL

5-May
Sunfest
West Palm Beach, FL

7-May
Troubadour
DVD Release. LA

27-May
Disney World
Orlando, FL

28-May
Disney World
Orlando, FL

29-May
Disney World
Orlando, FL

30-May
Riviera
Atlanta, GA

31-May
Retrofest
Louisville, KY

JUNE
14-Jun
DTE Theatre
Detroit, MI

JULY
13-Jul
Hooligans
Syracuse, NY

21-Jul
2nd Wind Ranch
Comstock, NE

THE KNACK’S GOT IT…
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE
THE KNACK: LIVE FROM THE ROCK N’ ROLL FUN HOUSE ON DVD, VHS AND CD APRIL 23
***
Band to launch summer-long U.S. tour at Tampa’s Bayfest May 4th Capitol/EMI to release four remastered studio albums May 7th
***
DirecTV to broadcast “Fun House” concert as free view events in May

Summer is heating up early for The Knack, and there’s so much happening that even they need a scorecard. The band, which boasts three of its four original members from its late ’70s inception, has teamed up with Image Entertainment, long recognized as the market leader in licensing, distribution and production of music video long forms and DVDs, to release The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House on DVD, VHS and CD, on April 23.

The month of May not only marks the band’s send-off on a summer-long national tour starting with Tampa’s Bayfest on the 4th, but also on the agenda is Capitol/EMI’s May 7 release of The Knack’s four mega-selling studio albums they recorded for the label – Get The Knack (1979), But The Little Girls Understand (1980), Round Trip (1981) and Serious Fun (1991) – all digitally remastered and featuring bonus tracks of rare and previously unreleased material, including a songwriting demo of the six-week Billboard chart-topper, “My Sharona.”

The Knack singer/guitarist Doug Fieger states, “This is the first time that all of the original masters will be available. They’re also 24-bit digitally remastered; the sound is pristine. We’ve worked really hard to make sure it sounded as good as the master tapes did.”

To celebrate the live album, the tour and the classic reissues, satellite programmer DirecTV will broadcast the “Fun House” concert as a free view event every weekend in May.

On top of all this, the classic Knack hit “Good Girls Don’t” can be heard in Buena Vista Pictures college comedy Sorority Boys out now through the summer. Fans will immediatley recognize this song as the follow up hit to the ever popular My Sharona, both released in 1979 to a pop hungry public who embraced both with open arms.

The Knack: Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House, was recorded in front of a studio audience, as they say on TV, and, in fact, simulates a ’60s TV show in the spirit of Hulla Baloo, Shindig and Ed Sullivan with a host and The Knack as the musical guest. All formats feature the hits, as well as compelling new material that underscores the band’s staying power.

“We didn’t want to do another concert movie,” Fieger explains. “We did it 23 years ago with The Knack Live at Carnegie Hall. Since we’d already done a regular concert – and how can you do better than Carnegie Hall – I came up with an idea that was different. Image liked our idea and gave us the money to do it. ”

We delivered it to Image and they got it. Image thinks in creative terms, as well as in business terms. They want to promote the vision, rather than hinder it, and we’ve been having fun because of that.”

Though The Knack’s original three members, Fieger, Berton Averre (lead guitar) and Prescott Niles (bass), will rock the “Fun House” with signature Knack tunes “My Sharona,” “Good Girls Don’t,” “Oh Tara,” and “Baby Talks Dirty,” plus many more, the revolving door behind the drum kit has captured yet another victim, this time, Holmes Jones, a.k.a. David Henderson. He took over the skins halfway through Normal as the Next Guy, kept the beat on Live from the Rock n’ Roll Fun House, and is already packing for the upcoming tour.

“We’ve had five different drummers in 15 years, kind of like Spinal Tap,” Fieger jokes. “They keep exploding. As a result, there are only three official Knacks.

“The way we tour now is different from the way we used to tour,” he continues. “We’d go out for months on end. Now we go out on weekends and come back and have a life. It’s a lot more manageable, saner and fun. ‘The road,’ as Robbie Robertson said, ‘is a damn impossible life.’ Because our whole ethic is fun, it’s got to start with us. The audience is the most important element when we’re on stage. We play the songs that people want to hear.”