The Cars Profile

Genre:
Art rock
Rock
Pop
New Wave

Members:
Ric Ocasek
Benjamin Orr
Elliot Easton
Greg Hawkes
David Robinson

Formed: In Boston, Massachusetts (1976)

Big Break: Signing with Elektra Records in 1977

Debut Album: The Cars (1978)

Breakthrough Singles:
"Just What I Needed" (1978)
"My Best Friend's Girl" (1978)
"Shake It Up" (1981)

Did You Know:
"Stacy's Mom", by Fountains of Wayne is a tribute to "The Cars" sound
You can see a quick shot of a license plate saying "I ¢¾ RIC", which refers to lead singer Ric Ocasek