Ric Ocasek

Ric Ocasek
1949 - 2019
Ric Ocasek  American Vocalist
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Ric Ocasek was previously married to Paulina Porizkova (1989 - 2019) and Suzanne Ocasek (1984 - 1988).

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American Vocalist Ric Ocasek was born Richard T. Otcasek on 23rd March, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away on 15th Sep 2019 New York City, New York aged 70. He is most remembered for The Cars. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Ric Ocasek was in an on-screen matchup with Pia Zadora in Hairspray (1988).

Ric Ocasek is a member of the following lists: American record producers, American rock singers and American male singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 31 years, 8 months 23 years, 10 months 16 years
Total2 31 years, 8 months 23 years, 10 months 16 years

Details

First Name Ric
Last Name Ocasek
Full Name at Birth Richard T. Otcasek
Birthday 23rd March, 1949
Birthplace Baltimore, Maryland
Died 15th September, 2019
Place of Death New York City, New York
Cause of Death Pulmonary Emphysema
Height 6' 4" (193 cm)
Build Slim
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Towering height and slender frame
Zodiac Sign Aries
Sexuality DISPUTED
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
University Bowling Green State University (dropped out to pursue music career)
Occupation Text Vocalist, Musician, Music Producer
Occupation Vocalist
Claim to Fame The Cars
Music Genre (Text) Rock, New Wave, Power Pop
Year(s) Active 1976–present, 1973–present, 1968–2019
Instrument (text) Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Record Label Elektra, Geffen, Reprise, Columbia
Associated Acts The Cars
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) Richard De La Font Agency
Official Websites www.nndb.com/people/942/000024870/, www.ricocasek.com/, www.facebook.com/ricocasek, www.myspace.com/ricocasek, http://www.ricocasek.com, http://ricocasek.com

Richard Theodore Otcasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), known as Ric Ocasek, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. In addition to his work with the Cars, Ocasek recorded seven solo albums, and his song "Emotion in Motion" was a top 20 hit in the United States in 1986. Ocasek also worked as a record producer for artists such as Suicide, Bad Brains, Weezer, Nada Surf, Guided by Voices, and No Doubt. In 2018, Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Ric Ocasek70 AriesVocalist
American
Paulina Porizkova58 AriesModel
Czech
Suzanne Ocasek-

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
ChristopherMaleSuzanne Ocasek
OrionMale197351 years oldSuzanne Ocasek
DerekMale198242 years oldSuzanne Ocasek
Jonathan RavenMale4th November, 199330 years oldPaulina Porizkova
Oliver OrionMale23rd May, 199825 years oldPaulina Porizkova

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
The Cars: Blue Tip2011Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Sad Song2011Ric Ocasek (voice)Music Video
Ric Ocasek: Carousel2005Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment, Version 21997Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment1997Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Come Alive1993Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: The Way You Look Tonight1991Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: All We Need Is Love1991Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Rockaway1991Ric OcasekMusic Video
Hairspray1988Beatnik CatMovie
Made in Heaven1987SharkMovie
The Cars: You Are the Girl1987Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Strap Me In1987Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Keep on Laughin'1986Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: True to You1986Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Emotion in Motion1986Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Heartbeat City1985Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Why Can't I Have You1985Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Tonight She Comes1985Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: You Might Think1984Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Drive1984Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Magic1984Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Hello Again1984Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Something to Grab For1983Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Since You're Gone1982Ric OcasekMusic Video
Ric Ocasek: Jimmy Jimmy1982Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Shake It Up1981Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Panorama1980Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Touch and Go1980Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Let's Go1979Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Dangerous Type1979Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: Just What I Needed1978Ric OcasekMusic Video
The Cars: My Best Friend's Girl (Live)1978Ric OcasekMusic Video
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rn_tracy1_rnrn_tracy1_rnMay 15, 2013

He wouldn't get women this hot if he were a regular guy. Because he has money, he can get the girls.

rn_tracy1_rnrn_tracy1_rnMay 15, 2013

I remember listening to the Cars back in the 80's. Memories.


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