Years Active: 1984-2006
Band Members: Elliot Easton, Benjamin Orr, Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek, David Robinson, Candy O
Influenced by: T. Rex, Silver Apples, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Big Star, Kraftwerk, The Raspberries, The Stooges, Can, The Who, Lou Reed, The Beatles, Brian Eno, Pere Ubu, Jonathan Richman, The Sex Pistols, The Velvet Underground
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Apr 02 2008 15:00PM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: The Cars Old Singer: Ric Ocasek New Singer: Todd Rundgren In a classic sitcom moment, Greg Brady is chosen to fill the role of rock singer Johnny Bravo because, to quote the record-company flack, "he fit the suit." That seems to be the best ... Read moreMar 23 2008 4:00AM
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Filed under: Rock Almanac
Spinner: On This Date in 1949: The Cars' vocalist and songwriter Ric Ocasek is born Richard Otcasek in Baltimore. The Almanac Advises for March 23: "A brand-new car depreciates in value the first day you drive it home. However, its worth will stabilize the ... Read moreVideos (1)
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