From 1978 to 1988, the Cars were a model contemporary rock band—and ubiquitous on radio and MTV. The band’s arresting sound was evident from their very first single, “Just What I Needed”: Synthesizer ...

Between the late 1970s and the mid-1980s, the Cars were one of the most popular bands in rock. With an original sound that blended classic rock, sleek New Wave and catchy pop, the Boston-based group — ...

The Cars reached their commercial peak with their 1984 album Heartbeat City, then did a victory lap with a well-regarded performance at Live Aid a year later. By 1988, they were kaput, a stunning turn ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Led by singer/guitarist/songwriter Ric Ocasek, The Cars were the prototypical new wave band ...

In Cleveland in the late ’60s they formed bands with names like ID Nirvana and Leatherwood. After moving to Boston in the early ’70s, there was Milkwood, Richard and the Rabbits — which included ...

The Cars still loom large in the classic rock world, with their songs sounding as fresh and invigorating today as when they were first released. Few bands lumped in with the New Wave movement of the ...

Bill Janovitz was 12 years old when his friend’s older brother introduced him to the Cars. It was 1978 and their self-titled debut LP — featuring “Good Times Roll,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Just What ...

A 1978 hit sparked a legendary rock band's careers and was named one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

In the late 70s and early 80s, The Cars were one of America’s most popular bands, effortlessly knocking out hits such My Best Friend’s Girl, Shake It Up, You Might Think and Drive before their split ...