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Ric Ocasek

Born · March 23, 1944

Died · September 15, 2019 (75 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Bio

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

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Hairspray

Hairspray

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

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