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When did The Cars debut?

  • Late 60s

  • Early 70s

  • Mid 80s

  • Early 90s

Answer

Debuting in the early 1970s, The Cars were an American new wave and rock band from Boston. Combining 1960s guitar-driven rock with new wave synthesizers, their best-known hits include "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and "Drive." The band's classic lineup consisted of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, guitarist Elliot Easton, bassist Benjamin Orr, keyboardist Greg Hawkes, and drummer David Robinson.
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