'80s Albums That Stopped Artists'80s Albums That Stopped ArtistsIn nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Cars Are Working On New Music Featuring Ric OcasekThe Cars Are Working On New Music Featuring Ric OcasekBenjamin Orr handles lead vocals on at least one song from the project.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Cars' 'Heartbeat City' BoxThe Cars' 'Heartbeat City' BoxB-sides, demos, alternate takes and a full 1984 concert are included.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How the Cars Unwittingly Overloaded the Donation Phone Lines at Live AidHow the Cars Unwittingly Overloaded the Donation Phone Lines at Live AidDavid Bowie threatened to pull out of the show if he wasn't allowed to introduce the video.Gary GraffGary Graff
Dennis DeYoung Just Found Out The Cars Hated StyxDennis DeYoung Just Found Out The Cars Hated StyxThey toured together in the early '80s. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ric Osacek Was Our Hero, But Not For The Reason You ThinkRic Osacek Was Our Hero, But Not For The Reason You ThinkHe gave us the courage to ask out the girl that might be "out of our league". Steve KingSteve King
The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek DiesThe Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek DiesThe singer was found dead today in his New York City apartment. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
‘Stranger Things’ Clip Turns the Cars’ ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Scene Upside Down‘Stranger Things’ Clip Turns the Cars’ ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Scene Upside DownClip from new season features gender-swapped take on famous ‘80s movie scene that featured “Moving in Stereo.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Cars’ Ric Ocasek Is Selling His ‘Gracious’ New York Townhouse for $15 MillionThe Cars’ Ric Ocasek Is Selling His ‘Gracious’ New York Townhouse for $15 MillionAfter splitting with Paulina Porizkova in 2017, band's frontman is selling home they shared.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Cars, ZZ Top, Jethro Tull Stars Join William Shatner’s New Christmas AlbumCars, ZZ Top, Jethro Tull Stars Join William Shatner’s New Christmas AlbumClassic rockers line up to help Captain Kirk sing holiday favorites.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Brandon Flowers on Inducting the Cars and Honoring Tom PettyBrandon Flowers on Inducting the Cars and Honoring Tom PettyKillers frontman Brandon Flowers got to induct the Cars into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14 — after opening the ceremony with a performance of "American Girl" in honor of the late Tom Petty.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Brandon Flowers of the Killers Inducts the Cars Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameBrandon Flowers of the Killers Inducts the Cars Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameForty years after their debut seamlessly blended rock guitars, pop hooks and New Wave chic, the Cars finally entered the Hall of Fame. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff