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Ric Ocasek of The Cars found dead at home
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| 9/16/2019
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Posted on 09/16/2019 7:44:33 AM PDT by rktman
Ric Ocasek, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer whose popular new-wave band, The Cars, left a profound impact on rock music, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday, a police spokesman said. Ocasek was 75.
Ocasek's estranged wife, Paulina Porizkova, found him unresponsive Sunday afternoon at his home in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood, sources told the New York Post, adding that he apparently died of natural causes.
The Cars' self-titled 1978 debut album was a smash hit, boosted by singles including "Just What I Needed." The album helped lead the way for new wave's influence on rock music throughout the following decade.
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Well, maybe Eddie Money's 2nd ticket to paradise was for Ocasek .
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:44:33 AM PDT
by
rktman
To: rktman
Who’s next? These things always come in threes. Or so they say.
To: circlecity
These days, I would put Meatloaf on the list of potentials, hasn’t been in the best of health recently.
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:47:59 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: rktman
For a short time I think he was also married to supermodel Paulina Poroskova, dayum..!
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:48:13 AM PDT
by
gaijin
To: gaijin
They stayed married a long time, maybe..?
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:49:36 AM PDT
by
gaijin
To: rktman
The Cars were one of the few “new wave” bands I liked. I was surprised to hear he was 75, because I consider any music released after the classic rock of the 50’s-early 70’s younger than me. Ocasek was almost 10 yr older than I am.
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:49:50 AM PDT
by
be-baw
To: rktman
75?.........Now I feel old....................
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:50:19 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
To: gaijin
FYI - 28 years is not a short time and it’s only been in the last year or so that they separated.
To: DoubleNickle
Yup! I just Czecked and you are 100% correct.
Thank you.
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:52:01 AM PDT
by
gaijin
To: gaijin
they just separated last year..so she will be entitled to money since not divorced if her State has a spousal election This kid doesn't look like he has her Model genes
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:52:19 AM PDT
by
RummyChick
("Pills, money .. this city is wicked. Your best friend will kill you here." Smoove about Baltimore)
To: rktman
I’m so sad to hear this. I always loved the Cars. Rest in peace, Mr. Ocasek.
To: dfwgator
hasnt been in the best of health recentlyWas he ever?
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:58:57 AM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
To: gaijin
28 years they were married.
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posted on
09/16/2019 7:59:21 AM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says it.)
To: RummyChick
That white shirt doesn’t look good on Ric............ Oh.
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:00:50 AM PDT
by
rktman
( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
To: circlecity
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:01:40 AM PDT
by
rktman
( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
To: Red Badger
Well, at least I’m younger than that. For now. YIKES!
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:02:43 AM PDT
by
rktman
( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
To: dfwgator
Perhaps Ozzie? He has had health issues lately.
To: circlecity
Although not as famous, guitarist Neal Casal and songwriter/musician Daniel Johnston died within the last couple of weeks.
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:03:29 AM PDT
by
GSWarrior
(I am a victim of racism every time I am called a racist because of my race.)
To: rktman
Songs from their album “Heartbeat City” was the soundtrack to my young teenage life in 1984.
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:03:49 AM PDT
by
OttawaFreeper
("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966)
To: rktman
But was he wearing his nuclear boots and drip-dry glove?...
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posted on
09/16/2019 8:04:05 AM PDT
by
Hatteras
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