Ric Ocasek

1989 - The Cars' Ric Ocasek marries supermodel Paulina...

VH1 (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008

Astros lose their Ric Ocasek, but Reds series is just what they needed

Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008

Excuse the obvious pop culture association, but after today’s game against Cincy the Astros are only one game under .500; more importantly, they’re only 8 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Wildcard race, pending the outcome of this afternoon’s Bewers-Nats game. (Yes, Carlos Lee broke his pinkie after being hit by Bronson Arroyo on Saturday, [...]

Vintage Video - Suicide

Aversion Music (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008

It's tough to say whether Suicide was more trailblazing or more overlooked in its day.

Larry Mitchell: bring the political rain

Truth In Shredding (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008

News: 22-07-2008: This video is Larry Mitchell playing at NAMM 1996. Larry Mitchell is a guitarist who has worked with Ric Ocasek and Tracy Chapman. NAMM 1996 - Larry Mitchell Part 1 NAMM 1996 - Larry Mitchell Part 2 Plus a more recent interview video from 1997. Guitarist Larry Mitchell Larry Mitchell Gear demo 1 This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!

Lost in the ’80s: Benjamin Orr

Popdose (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008

The Cars were on an extended hiatus in 1987 and its members were off doing their own things. Ric Ocasek and Elliot Easton had both released solo discs since the group’s last studio album, Heartbeat City, in 1984. Since Lakewood, Ohio’s Benjamin Orr handled the vocals on that album’s biggest hit, “Drive,” it [...]

American Idolatry: In Search Of Pop Gods and Goddesses

Modern Fabulousity (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

Well, here we are, at the penultimate round of the seventh American Idol. How will we remember this year, a decade hence? Probably as the year the Idol cracked, the year that the ratings slipped, the year that the talent became far too obvious in their media-savvy presentation. But will we also remember it as the year Idol birthed a superstar? That's what I was looking for last night, a sign

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 10: Viva Italia

TV Envy (Free subscription) | 04/24/2008

> On this week’s episode of America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 10 , the remaining six girls traveled to Rome for the final stretch of the competition. Although this was a time for inspiration and renewal, several of them quickly discovered their flaws didn't translate well in Italian. (Note to future contestants: It doesn't matter which language you're speaking, people know what ‘bad’ looks like.) Who...

ANTM : Lauren Could Kick The Asses Of Any Of These Girls [You Wanna Be On Top]

Jezebel (Free subscription) | 04/17/2008

newVideoPlayer("antm10.41708_jezebel.flv", 475, 376,""); Dude, Lauren is no bullshit. She really is just as tough as her leather jacket exterior. When she cut off the tip of her thumb making latkes... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 10: For Those About to Walk, We Salute You

TV Envy (Free subscription) | 04/17/2008

After a week break, America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 10 returned to business as usual with the remaining seven contestants – seven less than the show started with. Having reached the halfway point, it was time for the girls to prove they were more than just pretty faces. As potential future spokesmodels, these ladies had to learn how to represent themselves in public. Who proved they could survive the...

ROMEO VOID

BORN AGAIN 80'S (Free subscription) | 03/30/2008

NEVER SAY NEVER (ORIGINAL EXTENDED 12" VERSION) Romeo Void were a New Wave band from San Francisco, California who were active from 1979 to 1985. Their popularity was primarily in alternative and college radio, and as a dynamic performing act. The original band members met at the San Francisco Art Institute. Most of the band members were also visual artists and did their own album...

23 March Fortune Teller says

composite drawlings (Free subscription) | 03/23/2008

Your birthday today: A good executive and meticulous about detail. You are a born leader in business and in your social life. You are considerate of others, and friendly. You will have a happy married life with many children. You will not, however, have anybody listed in the book to share today, so perhaps you might lead a few of these notables in a joint birthday celebration: Schuyler Colfax , Maynard...

Rock Almanac: March 23, 2008

Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 03/23/2008

Filed under: Rock Almanac Spinner.com : On This Date in 1949: The Cars' vocalist and songwriter Ric Ocasek is born Richard Otcasek in Baltimore.The Almanac Advises for March 23: "A brand-new car depreciates in value the first day you drive it home. However, its worth will stabilize the... Read more

Celebrity Birthdays, March 23

Starpulse News (Free subscription) | 03/23/2008

Happy Birthday to "Into The West" actress Keri Russell (1976), New Jersey Nets basketball star Jason Kidd (1973), "21 Jump Street" star Richard Grieco (1965), film actress Hope Davis (1964), "Pulp Fiction" actress Amanda Plummer (1957), soul singer Chaka Khan (1953), The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek (1949), folk singer David Olney (1948), [...] Read more!

2003 - Ozzy Osbourne holds a farewell party for bassis...

VH1 (Free subscription) | 03/14/2008

2006 The Cars announce they are reforming -- but without gangling/charismatic frontman Ric Ocasek. Singing duties will instead be handled by Todd "Can We Be Friends" Rundgren.2005 U2, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy, the O'Jays, and Percy Sledge are all inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a dinner in New York. 2004 DJ Casper's "Cha Cha Slide (All Around The World)" knocks Britney Spear's "Toxic"...

death from where the streets have no shame

death from below (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008

spotted this on the way back from the 10 deep sample sale . loved the green lady. but when i got home i noticed it was originally a wk interact . no respect. RJD2 feat. Ric Ocasek "Through The Walls"