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Elliot Easton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elliot Easton (née Steinberg, December 18, 1953) is an American musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He played lead guitar and sang backing vocals for The Cars. His guitar solos are an integral part of the band's hit singles. He studied music at the Berklee College of Music. He is a left-handed guitarist. After the collapse of the Cars in 1988, Easton played in bands such as the New Cars and the roots rock group Creedence Clearwater Revisited. In 2018, Easton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.

Known for

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008 • Self
The Cars: Unlocked
The Cars: Unlocked
2006 • Himself (guitar, backing vocals)
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
1998 • Gitarre
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984 • Self
The Cars: Heartbeat City
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984

Full filmography

The Cars: Unlocked
The Cars: Unlocked
2006 • Himself (guitar, backing vocals)
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Elliot Easton – Biography, Known For & Filmography