Ric Ocasek
American musician (1944-2019) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Richard Theodore Otcasek, known as Ric Ocasek, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the primary lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the American new wave band the Cars. In addition to his work with the Cars, Ocasek recorded seven solo studio albums.
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Elliot Easton Bandmate in The Cars
Greg Hawkes Bandmate in The Cars
Benjamin Orr Bandmate in The Cars
John Waters Directed Hairspray (1988)
Billy Corgan Produced Troublizing (1997)
Nile Rodgers Produced Fireball Zone (1991)
Jonathan Richman Ric produced I'm So Confused (1998)
Rachel Talalay Produced Hairspray (1988)
Robert Shaye Produced Hairspray (1988)
Alan Vega Ric produced Saturn Strip (1983)
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Ocasek's 1986 single, "Emotion in Motion", was a top 20 hit in the United States.
