1949 - 2019
Ric Ocasek American Vocalist
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Ric Ocasek dating history
Relationships
Ric Ocasek was previously married to Paulina Porizkova (1989 - 2019) and Suzanne Ocasek (1984 - 1988).
About
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).
Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 2 |
31 years, 8 months
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23 years, 10 months
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16 years
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Total | 2 |
31 years, 8 months
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23 years, 10 months
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16 years
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Details
First Name |
Ric
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Last Name |
Ocasek
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Full Name at Birth |
Richard T. Otcasek
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Birthday |
23rd March, 1949
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Birthplace |
Baltimore, Maryland
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Died |
15th September, 2019
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Place of Death |
New York City, New York
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Cause of Death |
Pulmonary Emphysema
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Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Black
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Distinctive Feature |
Towering height and slender frame
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
DISPUTED
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Bowling Green State University (dropped out to pursue music career)
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Occupation Text |
Vocalist, Musician, Music Producer
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Occupation |
Vocalist
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Claim to Fame |
The Cars
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Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, New Wave, Power Pop
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Year(s) Active |
1976–present, 1973–present, 1968–2019
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
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Record Label |
Elektra, Geffen, Reprise, Columbia
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Associated Acts |
The Cars
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Richard De La Font Agency
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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
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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.