1944-03-23 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
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2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self [The Cars] | 2018-04-14 |
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Bad Brains: A Band in DC | Self | 2012-06-06 |
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The Cars: Unlocked | Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) | 2006-10-14 |
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The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 | 2000-01-01 | |
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The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special | Self | 1995-10-27 |
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self | 1995-03-06 |
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Simply Mad About the Mouse | Self | 1991-07-15 |
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Hairspray | Beatnik Cat | 1988-02-26 |
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Made in Heaven | Shark | 1987-11-06 |
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The Cars: Heartbeat City | 1984-09-01 | |
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The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas | Self | 1984-09-12 |