Tribute: Rick Ocasek

NYPR Archives & Preservation | Sep 16, 2019

On November 11, 2006 Ric Ocasek, vocalist and front man of The Cars, spoke to Leonard Lopate about a new DVD featuring never-before-seen live performances from the band's US tours. The DVD, The Cars Unlocked was sourced from footage he had in his basement.

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