The Cars (EP 59)

2024-04-28

Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars. The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1980s, The Cars’ videos were in regular rotation on the fledging music video channel, MTV. Join Team Derringer as they d...

Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars.

The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1980s, The Cars’ videos were in regular rotation on the fledging music video channel, MTV.

Join Team Derringer as they delve into the formation of The Cars and highlight some of the band’s most popular hits. Have the songs stood the test of time? Let us know!

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