Ric Ocasek, New Wave Rock Visionary and Cars Co-Founder, Dies at 75
A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he wrote songs that updated classic sounds and managed to please both punk-rock fans and a broader pop audience. Ric Ocasek, the songwriter, rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the Cars, was found dead on Sunday afternoon at his townhouse in Manhattan. He was 75. The New York City medical examiner’s office said the cause was high blood pressure and heart disease. Mr. Ocasek’s wife, […]