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Was Ric Ocasek the original member of The Cars?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He joined after their first album

  • He was a guest member

Answer

Yes, Ric Ocasek was a founding member of The Cars, an American new wave rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1976. Ocasek served as the band's lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter throughout their active years, which spanned from the late 1970s to the early 2010s.
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