Ric Ocasek

Ric Ocasek

Known For

Acting

Born

March 23, 1944

Died

September 15, 2019 (aged 75)

Birthplace

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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.