The Cars Quizzes & Polls
The Cars, led by singer-songwriter Ric Ocasek, shaped the New Wave and rock scene of the late 1970s and 1980s with their catchy hooks and sleek production; hits like "Just What I Needed" and "Drive" remain staples on classic rock playlists. Discover The Cars' influential albums, iconic videos, and legacy in modern pop-rock.
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The Cars Profile
| Inception | Formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1976. |
| Members | Elliot Easton, Benjamin Orr, Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes |
| Key Albums | The Cars (1978), Heartbeat City (1984), Candy‐O (1979), Shake It Up (1981), Panorama (1980), Door to Door (1987), Move Like This (2011). |
| Key Tracks | Drive (1984), Just What I Needed (1978), You Might Think (1984), My Best Friend's Girl (1978), Good Times Roll (1978), Moving in Stereo (1978), Magic (1984), Shake It Up (1981), Let's Go (1979), You're All I've Got Tonight (1978). |
| Grammy Record | 0 won and 6 nominated. |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 4 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. |
