The Cars

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Cars is a popular American new wave/power pop band that formed in 1976, after going through several different incarnations. The band was founded in Boston, Massachusetts and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977. The band originally consisted of David Robinson (drummer), Benjamin Orr (singer/bassist), Ric Ocasek (singer/rhythm guitarist), Elliot Easton (lead guitarist), Greg Hawkes (keyboardist).

Influenced by: The Who, Blondie, Talking Heads, Cheap Trick

Label:

Elektra Records

Active:

1976-1987, 2011-present

Scene:

Boston rock

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