The members of Run DMC and their producers, distributors, publishers and record companies are named in the copyright infringement suit, which was filed by The Knack's Doug Fieger and Berton Averre. They claim that portions of "My Sharona," including the song's signature guitar riff, were unlawfully included appropriated for "It's Tricky," which first appeared on Run DMC's 1986 album, Raising Hell, and has been included on other records since then.