Ric Ocasek

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. In 2018 Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars. That same year he revealed a number of his paintings in a national tour.

Hairspray (1988)

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'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Waters
CAST:  Sonny Bono  •  Ruth Brown  •  Divine  •  Debbie Harry

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Waters
CAST:  Sonny Bono  •  Ruth Brown  •  Divine  •  Debbie Harry

Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012)

Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ben Logan  •  Mandy Stein
CAST:  Michael Diamond  •  Julian Cambridge  •  Anthony Countey  •  Harley Flanagan

Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ben Logan  •  Mandy Stein
CAST:  Michael Diamond  •  Julian Cambridge  •  Anthony Countey  •  Harley Flanagan

The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 (2000)

his video features a live performance of The Cars, made during their only tour of Europe. Filmed in 1979, the concert took place in Germany, and was shot at Radio Bremen Studios for the German television show Musikladen. Music from the band's first two albums are ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  Ben Orr  •  Greg Hawkes  •  David Robinson

his video features a live performance of The Cars, made during their only tour of Europe. Filmed in 1979, the concert took place in Germany, and was shot at Radio Bremen Studios for the German television show Musikladen. Music from the band's first two albums are ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  Ben Orr  •  Greg Hawkes  •  David Robinson

Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018)

Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Carrie Keagan  •  Jon Bon Jovi  •  Ric Ocasek  •  Mark Knopfler

Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Carrie Keagan  •  Jon Bon Jovi  •  Ric Ocasek  •  Mark Knopfler

Made in Heaven (1987)

Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Rudolph
CAST:  Timothy Hutton  •  Kelly McGillis  •  Maureen Stapleton  •  Ann Wedgeworth

Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Rudolph
CAST:  Timothy Hutton  •  Kelly McGillis  •  Maureen Stapleton  •  Ann Wedgeworth

Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)

Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul, and Kirk Whalum. Bobby McFerrin's "Siamese Cat Song," En Vogue's "Someday My Prince Will Come," and Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Bare Necessities" ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Scott Garen
CAST:  Harry Connick Jr.  •  Sam Cornell  •  Billy Joel  •  LL Cool J

Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul, and Kirk Whalum. Bobby McFerrin's "Siamese Cat Song," En Vogue's "Someday My Prince Will Come," and Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Bare Necessities" ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Scott Garen
CAST:  Harry Connick Jr.  •  Sam Cornell  •  Billy Joel  •  LL Cool J

The Cars: Unlocked (2006)

Featuring over twenty never-before-seen live performances from their sold-out U.S. tours, interview footage, sound checks, slide shows, backstage antics, and home video shot by the band, this limited edition set is your key to unlock The Cars. Track Listing: Intro ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eron Otcasek
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  David Robinson  •  Ben Orr  •  Greg Hawkes

Featuring over twenty never-before-seen live performances from their sold-out U.S. tours, interview footage, sound checks, slide shows, backstage antics, and home video shot by the band, this limited edition set is your key to unlock The Cars. Track Listing: Intro ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eron Otcasek
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  David Robinson  •  Ben Orr  •  Greg Hawkes

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)

Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Calderwood
CAST:  Kevin Allison  •  Michael Ian Black  •  Robert Ben Garant  •  Michael Patrick Jann

Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Calderwood
CAST:  Kevin Allison  •  Michael Ian Black  •  Robert Ben Garant  •  Michael Patrick Jann

The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984)

The Cars were on the cutting edge when it came to music videos. And this Heartbeat City video compilation, with songs from three of the band's most successful CDs, is no exception. Inspired by their 1984 platinum-selling album this sight-and-sound spectacular ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  Ben Orr  •  Elliot Easton  •  Dave Robinson

The Cars were on the cutting edge when it came to music videos. And this Heartbeat City video compilation, with songs from three of the band's most successful CDs, is no exception. Inspired by their 1984 platinum-selling album this sight-and-sound spectacular ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Ocasek  •  Ben Orr  •  Elliot Easton  •  Dave Robinson

The Cars Live At The Summit In Houston, Texas 1984 (1984)

Heartbeat City Tour, recorded live at The Summit in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1984.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Benjamin Orr  •  Ric Ocasek  •  David Robinson  •  Elliot Easton

Heartbeat City Tour, recorded live at The Summit in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1984.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Benjamin Orr  •  Ric Ocasek  •  David Robinson  •  Elliot Easton