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Elliot Easton

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American guitarist

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1953 · age 72
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Elliot Easton is an American musician who is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the American new wave band the Cars. His melodic guitar solos are an integral part of the band's music. Easton has also recorded music as a solo artist, and has played in other bands. He is a left-handed guitarist.

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Easton in 1984Easton in 1984Easton performing with the New Cars at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie, Texas, 2006Easton performing with the New Cars at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie, Texas, 2006Easton performing with the Cars at Lollapalooza in Chicago, 2011Easton performing with the Cars at Lollapalooza in Chicago, 2011

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Elliot Easton is an American musician who is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the American new wave band the Cars. His melodic guitar solos are an integral part of the band's music. Easton has also recorded music as a solo artist, and has played in other bands. He is a left-handed guitarist. In 2018, Easton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
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living
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Born 1953 · age 72
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