B-Man Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, Lead Singer of The Cars, Dead in New York at 75. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 R.I.P. I want to say they just finally made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Cars were a good group. Their music was fun 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Ric Ocasek was 75?? Holy crap I'm getting old. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Dang that's a bummer. Also very influential (and as a producer, responsible) for Weezer and their sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Ric Ocasek was 75?? Holy crap I'm getting old. I didn't realise he was that old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Wasn’t Ben Orr the lead First two CDs were excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC Tom Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: I didn't realise he was that old Again, I didn't realize he was still alive. So if it were an accidental death, would that make it a Car accident? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 He must have been 35 or so when the Cars hit the big time. I didn’t realize he was that old. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Their 1st album was their best. Saw them open for Bob Seger, 3rd row center, in '77 or '78. Never would have guessed he was born in '49 Marrying Paulina Porizkova might be his biggest badge of honor. Edited September 16, 2019 by I am the egg man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Oh no! And I agree. 75???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 For me The Cars and Ric Ocasek epitomized New Wave. The first two albums sound as good today as they ever did. Sad to hear of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP. I always thought The Cars were the poor man's Roxy Music. I did like the 1st LP a lot when it came out though, as well as most all of the hits. especially the ones with Benjamin Orr on lead vocals. Still, when I think of The Cars, he is the first image that comes to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Panorama was underrated imo... a fine Cars Lp. Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 One of the bucket list bands I will never see. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Uh oh, it’s tragic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, KD in CA said: Ric Ocasek was 75?? Holy crap I'm getting old. no he is 70, wikipedia said 75 and that is what all the media outlets went with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Does this mean Paulina Porizkova is now available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 May he R.I.P. .. 75 does not seem so old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 One of my favorite bands growing up.....:( "You might think its crazy...but all I want is you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Their 1st album was their best. Saw them open for Bob Seger, 3rd row center, in '77 or '78. This was their first major gig on their first major tour, opening for various bands. They rented an empty storefront on Hertel to rehearse, that week, they worked pretty hard to get the parts down just right. They were just starting to break on radio, it was 41 years ago today. RIP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP My condolences to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 A bit odd group with the band but he is star of this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Kv6vxZwL8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Ric It's all I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Tiberius said: RIP Ric It's all I can do Man did I love looking at my dads vinyl of this as a little kid! Now I have it and the self-titled (along with all his other records that survived). My pops used to always listen to The Cars in the basement working out. A memory that has, obviously, stuck with me through the years. Edited September 16, 2019 by Mark80 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 11 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Their 1st album was their best. Saw them open for Bob Seger, 3rd row center, in '77 or '78. Never would have guessed he was born in '49 Marrying Paulina Porizkova might be his biggest badge of honor. 8 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: no he is 70, wikipedia said 75 and that is what all the media outlets went with... Do the math...born in 49, he was 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 12 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Never would have guessed he was born in '49 9 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: no he is 70, wikipedia said 75 and that is what all the media outlets went with... 12 hours ago, KD in CA said: Ric Ocasek was 75?? Holy crap I'm getting old. Well considering that he has a son (Christopher) who was born in 1964, the 1944 birth date (and age 75) seems more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Gray Beard said: He must have been 35 or so when the Cars hit the big time. I didn’t realize he was that old. RIP. lots didn't hit their mark until later, fun to read bios of some in groups through the 60s before fame in the late 70s and 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 11 hours ago, Ralonzo said: This was their first major gig on their first major tour, opening for various bands. They rented an empty storefront on Hertel to rehearse, that week, they worked pretty hard to get the parts down just right. They were just starting to break on radio, it was 41 years ago today. RIP We kept tailgating instead of coming in to see The Cars. Always regretted that, although the word was always that they didn't translate very well live for some reason.....................That Seger show was soooooooo good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Well considering that he has a son (Christopher) who was born in 1964, the 1944 birth date (and age 75) seems more likely. Weird. Allmusic.com has his birth date as 3/23/49. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ric-ocasek-mn0000889097/biography Wiki has it as 3/23/44 and has him graduating from Maple Heights HS in 1963 which would mean 75 is more likely. However, if you go to Maple Heights HS Wiki page it shows him as a notable alumni and a 1968 graduate, making 70 more likely. "Ric Ocasek – lead singer of The Cars, a 1968 graduate..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Heights_High_School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 RIP Ric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH7NxDB5lE4 Edited September 16, 2019 by TSNBDSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, TSNBDSC said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH7NxDB5lE4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, T&C said: Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Cause of death: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ric-ocaseks-cause-of-death-sweet-final-drawing-revealed-212049609.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 8:49 PM, Helpmenow said: Wasn’t Ben Orr the lead First two CDs were excellent Ric Ocasek admitted that Ben Orr had the better singing voice and that he would have Ben sing lead on songs that he felt needed a really good singer. "Drive" is the perfect example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 good band, kind of grifted all the styles at the time in a mild way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Bills4everNY said: Ric Ocasek admitted that Ben Orr had the better singing voice and that he would have Ben sing lead on songs that he felt needed a really good singer. "Drive" is the perfect example. He's right. Or was right. Sadly both are gone (Orr for awhile now). 3 hours ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: R.I.P. My favorite Cars song. Love Elliot Easton going off towards the end there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Bills4everNY said: Ric Ocasek admitted that Ben Orr had the better singing voice and that he would have Ben sing lead on songs that he felt needed a really good singer. "Drive" is the perfect example. It was really funny when he gave his speech at the Rock Hall last year, and said something like after the first tour we decided to switch things up. Now I would write the songs, and Ben would be the good looking guy. This thread needs some Paulina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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