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.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Hairspray

as Beatnik Cat

The Colbert Report

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Musical Guest

America's Next Top Model

as Guest

Made in Heaven

as Shark

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

Bad Brains: A Band in DC

as Self

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

as Self

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self