Ric Ocasek
March 23, 1944 (80 years old) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Theodore Otcasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), known as Ric Ocasek, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. In 2018 Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars. That same year he revealed a number of his paintings in a national tour.
Known For
Credits
- 2018 · Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self [The Cars]
- 2012 · Bad Brains: A Band in DC as Self
- 2006 · The Cars: Unlocked as Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
- 2005 · The Colbert Report as
- 2003 · America's Next Top Model as Guest
- 2000 · The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 as
- 1995 · The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special as Self
- 1995 · The History of Rock 'n' Roll as Self
- 1993 · Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
- 1991 · Simply Mad About the Mouse as Self
- 1988 · Hairspray as Beatnik Cat
- 1987 · Made in Heaven as Shark
- 1984 · MTV Video Music Awards as Self
- 1984 · The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas as Self
- 1984 · The Cars: Heartbeat City as
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest