Ric Ocasek
Born
March 23, 1944
Died
September 15, 2019 (75 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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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
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [The Cars]
2018
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Self
2012
The Cars: Unlocked
Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
2006
The Colbert Report
(1 episode)
2005
America's Next Top Model
Guest · (1 episode)
2003
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Self
1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest · (2 episodes)
1993
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
1991
Hairspray
Beatnik Cat
1988
Made in Heaven
Shark
1987
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
Self
1984
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975