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Born: March 23, 1949 in Baltimore, MD
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Pop/Rock

Biography:
Although he's best known as the leader, singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the Cars, Ric Ocasek has also produced for a wide variety of other artists over the years. Born Richard Otcasek in Baltimore, MD, on March 23, 1949, Otcasek was 16 when he became interested in music via such early rockers as Buddy Holly & the Crickets. In the e... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2005 Nexterday
1997 Troublizing
1996 Getchertikitz
1993 Quick Change World
1993 Negative Theater
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Filmography:
1988 Hairspray
1987 Made in Heaven
1985 The Cars: Live 1984-1985
1979 The Cars: Live - Musikladen, 1979
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Member Of: The Cars More >> Similar Artists: Weezer The Pretenders Adrian Belew Blondie Thomas Dolby More >>

Influenced By: The Velvet Underground Roxy Music David Bowie The Beatles Big Star More >> Followers: Nada Surf Foo Fighters Weezer Chopper One The Smashing Pumpkins More >>

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