The Cars

The Cars united in 1976 with Ric Ocasek as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Greg Hawkes who played multiple instruments such as keyboards, saxophone, percussion, the synthesizer, as well as bass. David Robinson as drummer, and benjamin Orr who also played bass.Their name originated from David Robinson who was on a high influence of pop art, and thought it would be authentic to name themselves The Cars. During the winter of 1976-1977 they began writing songs for their debut album. Electra Records took The Cars in after hearing the song "Just What I Needed" on Boston's WBCN radio station. This would become their first single on their album "The Cars", it reached number 18 on the Billboard 200. Other songs followed reaching the Billboard Hot 100, "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Good Times Roll". In 1979, "Candy-O", their second album, consisted of the famous "Lets Go", and "Its All I Can Do". In 1980 then came "Panorama" they followed that up with "Shake it up" in 1981. "Heartbreak City" proved to be their most successful album. MTV awarded "You Might Think", video of the year at the first MTV video music awards. Their last album ended with "Door To Door" in 1987.

The Cars have proven to be one of the greatest pop rock artists of all time. those words from me are rare in itself considering most of my music back ground consists of mostly the blues and rock.The Cars have, in a way, revolutionized a new form of rock and roll and combined it with the New Wave sound of the time. The voice that is used by the lead singer is what allows for one of the most soothing sounds that a singer can provide. Their Love songs can lead one to believe that love is out their, so come get me. This technique is also used in oldies songs sung by bands such as the Beatles. The Cars reunited in 2010 after breaking up in 1988. In 2011 they released "Move Like This".