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Did Ric Ocasek ever reach the top 20 in the US charts as a solo artist?

No
Yes, in 1986
Yes, in 1987
Yes, in 1988

Answer

Certainly, Ric Ocasek did indeed reach the US top 20 charts as a solo artist. In 1986, Ocasek released his debut solo album "Beatitude" which spawned the hit single "Emotion in Motion." The song became a huge success, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and securing Ocasek's place as a successful solo artist.