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Ric Ocasek

Ric Ocasek

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.

Known for

Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 • Self [The Cars]
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012 • Self
The Cars: Unlocked
The Cars: Unlocked
2006 • Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995 • Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991 • Self
Hairspray
Hairspray
1988 • Beatnik Cat
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
1987 • Shark

Full filmography

The Cars: Unlocked
The Cars: Unlocked
2006 • Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
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Hairspray
Hairspray
1988 • Beatnik Cat
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Ric Ocasek – Biography, Known For & Filmography