Ric Ocasek
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
as Self
1984
Made in Heaven
as Shark
1987
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
as Self
2012
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
1991
The Cars: Unlocked
as Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
2006
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [The Cars]
2018
Hairspray
as Beatnik Cat
1988
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
as Self
1995
