- RIc Ocasek (born Richard T. Otcasek; March 23, 1949) is an American musician and music producer.
- He is best known as lead vocalist (along with Benjamin Orr), rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band, The Cars.
- The Cars started fresh with their debut album The Cars which went on to go platinum in late 1978.
- he Cars' debut album was called a "genuine rock masterpiece" by Allmusic.
- The most successful and well known song from the album, "Just What I Needed", started as a demo in 1977. (From Wikipedia.com)