The Cars' 1978 Rock Classic Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a ‘Perfect’ Career-Defining Anthem

In 1978, The Cars made their debut with a self-titled album that showcased their signature brand of new wave power pop. The ...
Yahoo

Elliot Easton opens up about the Cars’ Ric Ocasek and says new music is coming featuring the group’s five original members

The Cars are revving up to release some new music by the original band members — all of them. Among the titles are “Just Can’t Stop,” “One by One,” “The Factory,” “Crossing the Line,” “Crazy Over You” ...
Daily Herald

Cars tribute band shakes it up at St. Charles’ Moonlight Theatre March 1

Chicago-based Cars tribute band, The Electric Cars, is revving up to bring the iconic sounds of the 1980s to The Moonlight Theatre in St. Charles, on Friday, March 1. The Electric Cars promise an ...
Daily Herald

Cars tribute band brings 80s New Wave rock to Mundelein’s Sundance Saloon

The Electric Cars, a nationally touring tribute to legendary 80s New Wave hitmakers The Cars, are gearing up to electrify Mundelein’s Sundance Saloon at 8:30 p.m. on April 12. Capturing the essence ...
The Boston Globe

How a WBCN deejay and a Harvard dining hall concert helped The Cars get their big break

Their latest incarnation featured Orr on vocals, Ocasek on rhythm guitar, and Elliot Easton on lead guitar. But after a lackluster showcase for industry executives, the band shook up their lineup — ...
Rolling Stone

Meet the Alt-Rock Pioneer Whose New Book Tells the Definitive Story of the Cars

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 ...