Ric Ocasek: Lead Singer of The Cars Dies at 75

Ric Ocasek was an American singer-songwriter and producer. Born Richard Otcasek on March 23, 1944, in Baltimore, he formed The Cars in Boston in 1976.

The Cars had hits including "Just What I Needed," "Drive" and "You Might Think" and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Ocasek also produced albums by Weezer, Bad Brains and Guided by Voices.

He was married to model Paulina Porizkova. Ocasek died of cardiovascular disease in New York City on September 15, 2019, at age 75.

Achievements: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2018), producer of Weezer's Blue Album.

Birth: March 23, 1944 - Baltimore, Maryland.

Profession: Singer-songwriter and producer.

Interesting Facts: He produced Weezer's debut album.