Ric Ocasek
March 23, 1944 – 2019
Biography
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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
The Colbert Report
2005
Saturday Night Live
1975
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
America's Next Top Model
2003
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
Fridays
1980
Hairspray
1988
Made in Heaven
1987
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984
The Cars: Unlocked
2006
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984