I was sad to read about the passing of The Cars’ frontman Ric Ocasek. He was a great musician. I was glad I got to see him in the 1980’s. Here is a link to my ticket stub and memories from that concert:
Thanks Ric, and RIP.
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Very sorry to hear this – The Cars are smack in the center of my college memories.
Hi Barb. Yeah, but you know what’s crazy — he was 75 years old! Think about it. He was as old as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards! I had no idea. That was the biggest shock to me. I would have guessed he was in his early 60’s.
Same – I actually thought he and Paulina were the same age. Still, 75 doesn’t seem that far off. I was definitely surprised.
For all my 80s Headbanging my Metal Heart always had a soft spot for Ocasek and The Cars as Ric knew how to write brilliant songs with catchy choruses which are easier said than done but he made it look it easy!
RIP Ric!
That was what was so cool about The Cars. Didn’t matter what style of music you were into, they still wrote songs that you liked. I can’t think of a single person who has said they hated The Cars.
Well said, Jeff!