2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Cars Acceptance Speech

The Cars official acceptance speeches for the 33rd annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring band members Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes and David Robinson in Cleveland. The band members are all new Inductees with the Class of 2018.
Looking for more Induction Ceremony memories from The Cars? Visit the band's official Hall of Fame online bio: rockhall.com/inductees/cars
Dive into the full 2018 Induction Ceremony video collection at rockhall.com/inductees/classes/2018 and watch all videos, read from the official Hall of Fame program bios and view image galleries from the big night and archival materials.

[@eric829]

A few years before Ocasek died, he came into my Whole Foods and I waited on him at my prep foods counter. Knowing who it was, I playfully joked "hey, you kinda look like the lead singer of The Cars" and gave him a wink. He got the joke (that I was trying to keep his anonymity intact, just in case) and we went back and forth for a few minutes talking about The Cars... No one else suspected a thing. Hearing his talking voice again brought back that memory and how wonderful a person he was just to talk to.

[@flstffatboy3910]

What a cool story you are so fortunate for that encounter

[@joebutler3608]

That was a slick move! I saw him at EU Wurlitzer music store that used to be in Boston near Berklee around '80-'81. Hard to miss him. I was a customer so I just gave him his space but being a huge Cars fan I was pretty elated to be in the same store at the same time.

[@WhatsWrongWithTheStreet]

Can you remember anything specific about The Cars in that conversation?

[@denniswenrich6221]

You’re awesome for doing that!

[@giantsfan8872]

I woulda sang “magic” inconspicuosly and then look at him lol

[@lakerboy72]

I'm glad Ric lived long enough to be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .

[@josearriola7537]

I wish you were still alive from do one more tour with the cars rest in peace peace Rick

[@thomasdonlin5456]

I wish Benjamin Orr had been alive for this as well. RIP Ben and Ric!

[@AllTheBestCO]

We're all mortal -- we move on to the next. . . unknown. Enjoy the moment.

[@TheJosep70]

The Hall of Fame is a joke.

[@matthewneufer1758]

I don't believe in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is very prestigious in truth they should have been inducted in early 2,000

[@randomcrap9857]

Seeing Benjamin's son in the crowd was so heartwarming. He looked genuinely happy to be there to support his dad. R.I.P.

[@tonymeehan7859]

he looks just like his dad too, great looking boy

[@elleericson2056]

For sure

[@Raven5563]

Benjamin Orr was ... just amazing. Great basslines, great voice, wonderful presence on the stage. I still miss him.

[@stpeterson7644]

Ben's son should be very proud of his Dad's great accomplishment's and contributions to the world of music.

[@trevgreg2]

What part of the video is he at?

[@MrWhite-sd1hl]

Elliott Easton wrote some of the most iconic guitar solos in rock history, and belongs among the great lead guitarist of his generation.

[@cirenosnor5768]

😂

[@57highland]

@@laurakelley1658 Yes, but the Cars were above "shredding." Way above.

[@laurakelley1658]

Ain't talking about Cars as a whole, just EE here.

[@FMorgigno1]

And is grossly unappreciated.

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

56 years old and still rock out to the Cars, whenever I hear a song I feel like I’m 17 years old again. RIP Ric and Benjamin ❤

[@shawnuel]

Loved these guys. Elliot Easton is a CRIMINALLY under appreciated guitarist in my eyes (and ears). Excellent speaker as well! Sure missed Ben this night.

[@naaralima5182]

I completely agree with you, by the way The Cars was partly underrated and Benjamin Orr and Elliot Easton are my favorite The Cars and eye candy during my youth.

[@Bonedadyo]

Absolutely agree! I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago (he was playing with CCR) and couldn’t have been any nicer. Extremely cool and very genuine. I had the opportunity to tell him how much the band and his playing had a huge influence on me.

[@naaralima5182]

@@Bonedadyo How wonderful 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻👏👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼👏🏿👏🏻

[@clintlightfoot2852]

So Agree! In my 40’s as a musician Elliot stands out so much when I listen to their Music.

[@daveg4236]

⁠stop with underrated bullshit

[@davidcammilleri5526]

This band is one of the greatest ever. Ben Orr had the best vocals. Great band. So Tight. Go listen to their greatest hits. You will be shocked.

[@MichelleQuintiaVLOGS]

I love ben orr! ❤️

[@lotstodo]

He was amazing.

[@ddbauer]

Criminal, absolutely criminal that it took this long. RIP Ric

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

It's criminal because the "Rock and roll Hall of Fame" is a big joke, run by a governing board of corporate idiots!

[@tonyyang4469]

Amen

[@coral4874]

The Cure just got inducted too. The best bands get recognition last as always.

[@tjlightningbolt]

Criminal is the fact Judas Priest still have not been inducted!

[@rowdynation1810]

Drew Bauer I totally agree the rock and Roll Hall of Fame have snubbed many a great band.

[@gforce1930]

Wow. Elliot Easton. What a gracious and beautiful speech.

[@79goldmaster1]

After all the disco crap in the mid 70s, the Cars were a refreshing brand. Love them !!!!!

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Punk

[@Jack-eg1gw]

OMG what a humble band!!! They carry themselves with such class and respect. RIP Ben and Ric.

[@littleleague992]

They truly were! I cried when Ric talked about Ben. Ben seemed like he was a real humble guy too extremely talented!!!!

[@aceventurablaze]

😪😪

[@naaralima5182]

Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek are alive in my parallel reality, I refuse to listen to the CD they released in 2011 and I refused for a while to attend this event, because a band is not a band without a member, Benjamin Orr is my first favorite The Cars and Elliot Easton is my second favorite The Cars, that is my "crushes" within the band are the #Belliot partnership.

[@Lucky_9705]

One of the greatest inductions ever. The Cars don’t get enough credit for how much they contributed to music and deserve far more attention than what they get.

[@invaliduser9397]

Without Ben and Ric, The Cars would have NEVER had a voice. Damn I can't believe that they are gone, but they are still here in spirit.

[@paullamontagne1899]

Damn straight, baby!!!! ;-)

[@galengarcia2828]

It was a good band back in the day

[@seigfredancay4963]

🎯

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@galengarcia2828 They were GREAT !

[@TheBent139]

@@galengarcia2828 Great band! "Good" doesn't cover it.

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

The Cars first album is perhaps the best debut album on any band. I literally heard seven songs from that album on the radio this past week.

[@AnitaBarneycastle]

Ben's son was in the audience. He looks just like his Dad.

[@josefinagarza241]

He should of gone up since it's just son😢

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

The Cars should have been inducted long before Ben’s death, a little respect for a great vocalist and bass player. 🤷

[@donwoodward7944]

Eliot is so nerdy. Sign of a total genius. Such a great player!

[@michaelbujanda8785]

Elliot Easton is the man!!! I loved his catchy rememberable and melodic solos!!!☺☺☺☺

[@alann5003]

Criminally underrated guitarist.

[@Creaulx]

The man is the gold standard of economical solos that say only what they need to, and not a note more. Very inspiring.

[@cesarmiller5972]

Also Ric didn't mention him in his remarks

[@lizardlogic2564]

@@cesarmiller5972 I think Ric had a "senior moment" when he mentioned his band mates

[@Creaulx]

@@lizardlogic2564 I think I can cut him some slack. Missing this band terribly about now.

[@Danteelias08]

Benjamin Orr... the most sadly unfortunate loss ... he deserve it a much more words in this moment... Thank yo BO.

[@user-re9ck2vl3b]

Согласна на все 1000000000000%!!!!

[@schnauzerears912]

I effing cried watching this - such a great band and they had such a positive impact through my teen years. Long live The Cars!

[@dr.williamparker5060]

Yes.

[@66Bunn]

So hard to see them without Ben...and now with Ric gone 😞 Thank god their music will live on forever.

[@chrisb616]

Benjamin Orr was the Cars!!!

[@johnstitt2615]

No. The cars were the cars. Ric wrote the songs. Elliot Easton did not do anything ? Silly comment.

[@marcillioficino4663]

They all contributed to create that unique Cars sound.

[@jujumulligan43]

Yes they were a band, otherwise known as a group... But IMO... Benjamin should have been a hell of a lot more recognized and given more credit to his Amazing talent!! And hey, he gave sex appeal to the Cars!!!

[@rileyr3545]

Benjamin would be very happy that Ric, Elliot, Greg, and David included his son Ben, not only to be there but to sit at the table with them. Rip Ben and Ric.

[@flstffatboy3910]

That’s just so incredibly thoughtful of the band and shows how close they really were

[@philf4086]

Crazy to hear a grown man (Elliot) still talking to his Mom. That's how important Mom's are, and how much we love them.

[@LivinClean-p9e]

I wouldn't be alive in more ways than one without my mom, I'm now 61 and her 87, call her twice a day from far away, visit often.

[@naaralima5182]

Really and without mothers or any mother figure or foundation any human being is nothing the same without spiritual growth and faith in God we are nothing, it's no wonder that Elliot Easton is one of my favorite The Cars, this event I usually refuse to attend.

[@naaralima5182]

@@LivinClean-p9e 👏🏿👏🏾👏👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏻🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🙌🏿🙌🏼🙌🏻Mothers are everything to us.

[@philf4086]

@@naaralima5182 Well said!

[@naaralima5182]

@@philf4086 Obrigada.

[@drums4b]

Benjamin Orr was the Cars! I might get chastised but it's the truth.

[@susangordon7087]

I agree totally he was the cars

[@joeblow26]

There is no cars without a songwriter

[@kzinful]

The cheers as Ric stepped up was telling, and it's eerie watching this after his recent death, quite touching how Ric spoke about Ben his presence was there, what a great band they truly are. Goodnight Ric

[@quuhodjones8125]

I cried

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

Me too I really cried

[@MrsBlaileen1]

And now they are both riffing together again…

[@marcuscompton3772]

I'm 49 years old and my childhood was brutal and unbearable at times, just like so many others. The cars were my favorite thing in the entire world and for a while each day they took me away! I love the cars so much for making things a lot better for me.

[@johnbarrington2526]

Elliot Easton is such a special person

[@scottbrandts610]

Rick Okasek + Ben Orr = Their BEST damn song... "Drive" Eternal. Timeless.

[@shonaosmond4886]

I’m heartbroken........first Benny eleven letters and now Ric........thank you for decades of amazing wonderful music 💔💔😢😢

[@jamesmiller1501]

hello

[@gabriel222]

Cried for Ben even though I never knew him. Hope he is proud because he absolutely should be. Thank you and Rock on forever, The Cars

[@user-re9ck2vl3b]

😢😢🙏🙏🌹🌹🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@zaga2131real]

I was floored when I heard Ric Ocasek died. They were an outstanding band and had a chance to see them on the Shake it up and Heartbeat City tours. You will be missed Mr. Ocasek.

[@PhilFeedback]

Just now heard that Ric Ocasek has passed away today. 9/15/19. Rest in peace Ric, you were one of a kind!!!!

[@aceventurablaze]

Just a week before my bd

[@ruthrandall9393]

I am British, and I love the Cars. Have done since the 80’s. They were collectively ‘pure genius’, and unashamedly different. I don’t think we shall ever see their like again. RIP Ric & especially Benjamin ❤️x

[@jamesmiller1501]

hello

[@LordKenebutch]

And I thought they were British when I first heard them, ha!

[@gittahfiend]

The 80's BEATLES!!

[@user-re9ck2vl3b]

Привет!!! 🤞🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@philiponcale1820]

You never knew what to expect from the Cars. Every song was different, but yet there was no mistaking their sound when you heard a new song. There was no confusing them with any other band. They were almost their own genre of music.

[@scottzuccone3023]

Elliot has been an AMAZING lead guitarist since I first heard the Cars in '78. Unbelievable licks and hooks and riff designs! Thank you for learning guitar and 'oh boy ', the way you learned! You have always been in a league of your own. Thank you.

[@greensombrero3641]

I don't care about the RRHOF but I do care about the Cars - what a great band.

[@ryanbruneau1197]

Green Sombrero It's just sad how Damn phony and pretentious the show really is.

[@greensombrero3641]

@Hotwings andbeer Thanks and Cheers to you and the Cars! Take care in these crazy days!

[@greensombrero3641]

@Hotwings andbeer it's only 99!

[@greensombrero3641]

@Hotwings andbeer someone did it on purpose! what a rat! haha. take care, have a great weekend

[@TFfolkes]

Ben Orr made the group

[@rickattard2339]

One of the best bands the 80s produced rest in peace Ric you and Ben are making music in heaven

[@godcomplex2105]

Rick Attard 70’s. The 1st four records were the best! Sadly everything that came out after that kind of sucked. But I would say the best band in the 70s and very early 80s for sure.

[@aceventurablaze]

😓

[@mournblade1066]

@@godcomplex2105 Are. . . are you implying _Heartbeat City_ sucked?!?

[@nadiacampillo9374]

Cuando muera quiero y espero conocer a Ben Orr ya que en vida no tuve la dicha y el privilegio, y aún así lo ame a distancia, es mi gran amor platónico. Te mando un fuerte abrazo y todo mi amor desde la tierra al cielo mi adorado Benjamín Orr

[@barbaramcintosh8581]

part of the soundtrack of my life...you'll be missed Ric...

[@deanwilliams867]

Yes it's sad I remember the cars will live in infamy !

[@chrisb75]

Me too. Perhaps he and Ben are playing together again somewhere. I hope so and hope they can hear me when I play their stuff.

[@paullamontagne1899]

@@chrisb75 gr8!!!! I hope they can hear me when I sing their stuff!!!! ;-)

[@doreenevanssaintclaire5855]

I am so happy the Cars made it in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame They are so very deserving. I bought the book about Ben's life. I know he must be singing up in heaven

[@user-re9ck2vl3b]

😪😪🙏🙏🌹🌹🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@hensmom6473]

Rest in peace Ric Ocasek. Still listen to The Cars today, brings back great memories and fun times from the 80's.

[@deanwilliams867]

The Cars first album will live in infamy !!! Along with Benjamin Orr the best singer of the band !

[@aceventurablaze]

Rip Ben.. Maybe change Ben & Jerry to Ben & Ric 🙌

[@mournblade1066]

Infamy?

[@user-re9ck2vl3b]

Согласна на все 1000000000000%!!!!!

[@CBGB_1977]

Damn it! Just heard Rick Ocasek passed today. R.I.P. This one hurts. 💔

[@dressshoeguy]

Totally with you I was crushed when I first found out. Damn you Grim Reaper! He and Ben shall be reunited

[@mr.x8391]

Fuck yeah it hurts! This effen sucks!!!!

[@michellerjackson5776]

Danielle Covey~ Loved Rik since the beginning of The Cars.. RIHeaven Mr.Ocazek...🙏😎💔⚘

[@Raven5563]

I learned to play drums and bass guitar listening to the Cars. I owe them a debt that I can never repay.

[@julieevans3426]

Yeah,him and Eddie Money passed away!That really sucks!

[@docnasty74]

Very sad to watch this. Love you, brother Ric. R.I.P. with Benjamin Orr. The Cars were the best new wave band ever.

[@mark11967AD]

It just shows that there are politics, misperception, and some injustice in every arena. Rock pedigree is no different. The Cars were a giant of a band in cultural relevance, dynamic music as art, and captured much of the spirit and essence of their time. Certainly a sad affair that they weren’t inducted long ago. Still, their music and it’s soul will love on. RIP Ben and now Ric

[@paullamontagne1899]

WOW!!!! VERY BEAUTIFULLY STATED & COULDN'T AGREE W/YOU MORE!!!! ;-)

[@erichirsch583]

All the guys looked amazing there.. RIP Ben and Ric.

[@JohnLouisBishop84]

I don't keep up with social media, so hearing Ocasek again after his passing is a huge gut punch. A songwriter and producer of everlasting genius. RIP

[@HD-er2cq]

I love The Cars work, but one of my favorite songs is Emotion In Motion by Ric Ocasek. For some reason it brings me to tears.

[@denisem270]

Touched my heart seeing Benjamins son May god bless him always

[@MalcolmDesigns]

The Cars first two albums were played 2000 times easily in the 1970s as a teenager. Their New Wave cutting edge music shaped me into adulthood. RIP Ric and Ben and thank you for the amazing music that will be forever. What great speeches and tribute.

[@MaryBrace]

I'm just happy that Ric got to make his speech. This was so overdue.

[@jamesmiller1501]

hello

[@susanbezio6708]

David Robinson is such a classic, humble man. He's the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I love you David and you artistic ability if wonderful. Stay strong my friend.

[@57highland]

His drumming was *perfect* for the Cars. He made every song better.

[@Wee162]

Was looking like Bob Weir that night!😂

[@robertdillon9989]

Graduated HS in 1978 , Cars were the shit here in New England, I was a guitarist in a local band, we immediately covered them. Required stuff. Fast forward , 2014, my last professional gig, we played “My best friends girl”, the dance floor was filled ...people love the cars, their music had elements from 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s ,,,, hooks, harmonies, keys, guitars.... you name it, always a groove... Ric was a mastermind around here , along with, Aerosmith, Boston, J. Geils , etc ..etc... everyone had to be able to sing good backing vocals plus play an instrument back in those days...or no bands wanted you... RIP Ric 🙏🙏🙏

[@ronanrogers4127]

First time I heard The Cars I just assumed they were from England because their new wave sound and guitar riffs were just like UK bands, and there really weren’t any US bands that sounded like them (Blondie, a little, but different). Great band. Killer riffs. Supercool.

[@chocloditelensman]

Ronan Rogers talking heads?

[@LordKenebutch]

Same here, when i first heard them, I thought they sounded English especially the singing. I was 16 and they became my favorite band. I bought their 1st album the next day after I heard a few songs played by a local DJ. This is the time when all you heard was disco on the radio (no rock stations where I lived) and they were very refreshing.

[@anthonysilva5312]

I stumbled upon this by mistake. A wonderful summary of an incredible career with a heaping side order of wit. RIP Rik and Ben. Your work touched many lives. That doesn’t happen much anymore. Props.

[@michaelbujanda8785]

In a time when punk rock was the trend and Van Halen was on the rise of popularity, Elliot chose to play in a melodic way!!!! In the early 80s there were all these flashy shredder guitar players trying to be guitar gods!!! Elliot stuck to his guns and chose to be unique and original!!!!☺☺☺☺🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎼🎼🎼

[@dannyhernandez265]

Michael Bujanda Van Halen is so mediocre in my opinion. Cars all the way.

[@tellyhennessey5422]

BOSTON REPRESENT!!!! ONCE AGAIN!!!!

[@tellyhennessey5422]

BOSTON HAS SO MANY MUSICIANS THAT HAIL From The City of Greater Boston.... Aerosmith, J. Geils Band, The Cars etc

[@dallastimt]

What a tremendous speech! Followed by another tremendous speech, followed by another tremendous speech, followed by another tremendous speech.

[@leoderosia9279]

I did not realise RIC was 75 .....they had some great songs and it makes me think about how fast time has gone by. Ben Orr was only 52 when he passed and i am now 54. I still remember how popular they were in late 70s and early 80s ....RIP to both of them

[@traydaniel0403]

Ben Orr was actually 53 when he died

[@McCready12]

Sad that he is gone only 1 year later. RIP Ric.

[@planet6393]

Never will be a band like them! Thanks for the memories guys! R.I.P Ben and Ric

[@guyrobinson7857]

After watching this video, I am really happy that the first Cars LP was the first album I ever bought.

[@supobostarman]

Elliot Easton had the best 15 second solos in rock history. The master!

[@bsparr614]

about time! sorry Ben couldn't be there, RIP

[@itokimiko1509]

カーズ、大好きだった。私の青春時代を彩ってくれた超クールなバンド。日本では彼らの情報が少なくて、読めないくせに洋書なんかを買ってみたりもした。本当に日本に来てほしかった。88年、解散を知って悲しかったが、ベンジャミン、リックの死はもっと悲しかった。それでもここで直近の彼らの動く姿を見ることができて嬉しかった。カーズは世界中のファンから愛されていますね。私も仲間に入れてください。

[@moggie100th]

Wonderful acceptance speech Elliot - so well deserved Cars!

[@vicshrily]

AWESOME! The stars sure can beautifully glitter in Cleveland! Yes, thank u to Elliot's mom..to Ric's grandmother..Greg's dad! Such humbleness from a GREAT band that have impacted our lives forever! 🎸☯️🎶

[@tonymeehan7859]

total disbelief hearing this. I grew up being a huge fan of this group. R.I.P. Ric, Thank you so much for all the memories....

[@williamblair9597]

Elliot and Greg did a great job expressing how grateful they were to finally be included. About time.

[@miscellanyman263]

“Who’s gonna drive you home... tonight...”. R.I.P. Ric-O 😎

[@mikemclintock3893]

I don't think Ric forgot Elliot on purpose. As you watch, when listing the bandmates he stammers at the end like he's trying to think of the guy he is forgetting. You can see he was very nervous, noticed he was touching the left side of his jacket a lot. And as for talking during the speeches, during Ric's Elliot talks to David on and off, and so on. I don't think they would have got back together for "Move Like This" if they didn't like each other. RIP Ric & Ben, you were the gas and engine of the band respectively. Hope Greg, David and Elliot can hang around for awhile yet.

[@Woodwerker]

One of the best bands ever - I really mean it. I have all their albums on my USB flash drive in my car and listen to it all the time....

[@submechanophobia768]

Easton and Hawks speech is some of the best articulation of the passion they loved.

[@AllTheBestCO]

My heart goes out to the surviving members of The Cars. The universe loves your music!

[@ryankc3631]

Happy to have grown up with The Cars.

[@acemanz]

I grew up listening to these guys, I love them dearly, Rest In Peace Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek, Rock on!!!!

[@myaussiebabe1]

I LOVE THE CARS!!!!! In 1984, just got my driver's licence, driving around in my Ford LTD 351 with The CARS full boar!! Such awesome memories! Thank you!!

[@wendythomas1673]

When I think of The Cars, Ric was The Man ... Always elegant and super cool. My Best Friends Girl is constantly playing throughout out our house. We have downloaded every bit of The Cars video to be found and even our grandchildren have become fans. Ric may now be gone but he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Ric Ocasek.

[@realRonStubbings]

David is so moved - it means a lot.

[@stevecallagher9973]

A great one has fallen...thank you for the music!

[@michaelbujanda8785]

What a nice speech!!! From all the members of the band!!! Sad to hear that Ric Ocasek passed away!!! Recently. God Speed Ric!!! You will be missed!!! May your music live on for ever!!!☺☺☺☺

[@Julian7507]

Glad Ric Ocasek get this homage in Life

[@cherylyoke4872]

Rick Ocasek, Rest In Peace.

[@pilotpete405]

RIP RIC OCASEK.....one of my favorite songwriters that wrote a ton of extremely catchy songs solo, and with my favorite band THE CARS!

[@danielcleary3914]

Great Guys! Great Speeches! Great Band! Thanks Guys for being part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@franktheo2055]

I still call them albums - The Cars not only were a great band with great music, but they had some of the coolest art work done on each and every one of their album cover sleeves... Thanks For Letting The Good Times Roll - Ric & Ben RIP..

[@justicia5783]

Why wouldn't you call them, "albums"? That's what they are.

[@franktheo2055]

@@justicia5783 Good old Vinyl records you'd buy one and it had substance and you could read the inner sleeve the album jacket was like art you could frame and hang it on a wall just like a picture and the Cars had some great looking album covers. Then CD's came out and changed the world you can't play one on a turn table that's for sure - LOL, and now you can down load music on a chip. We can still call em albums and that's what they are I still have Vinyl singles EP's stuff etc. Technology in recordings has changed so much and made everything compact with clean sound, and depending on the recording there's the debate that some Vinyl records have better sound quality because of the way the music was originally recorded than something recorded on a CD remastered or not. Anyway, There's Nothing Like The Good Old Days - Have A Good One.....

[@ladydisdesire6083]

I keep watching this and crying...…..so happy for these guys...Ben is also smiling up there ….Congrats to The Cars, so WELL deserved! Thank you all for the great memories

[@keithsmith-ic8qu]

Another all time great band that will never be forgotten...

[@brendaatkins2450]

I've loved the Cars since I was a teen in the early 80's n ever since. This is such a great historical moment for them, many beautiful blessings to each of them*

[@perrybeyer7531]

This band hit the charts BIG when I was in high school. They have been a large part of the music track of my life. I was so sad to hear of Ric's passing. I'm sure you and Ben are already jamming together. Heaven must be really rockin right now.

[@ignitor53095]

RIP Ric! One of my favorite bands of all time! What amazing memories you guys have given me!

[@jtmichaelson]

I was 10 when the debut was released. I thought Ben sounded like Dracula on "Just What I Needed" (I was 10, gimme a break). My older brother brought that first album home soon after and it was cranked nightly for the first 8 or 9 months since June of that year. I literally loved every song on that album (yes, even "I'm In Touch With Your World" and "Don't Cha Stop") and, true story, the love of that first album only dissipated only because exactly one year later Candy-O was released and it tore me away to a new height into fandom. I worked rock radio the day Ben died and that late-night shift I managed to play several Cars songs back-to-back, getting (almost) yelled at by my PD, who happened to be a Cars fan, too. I was spared the "talk" but had to promise not to do it again. That night I played only Ben songs, including "Stay The Night", "In Circles" and "Skyline" from The Lace and maybe "Drive" 4 times between Midnight to 6 am. I work at a Pop station now and managed to once again play Cars back-to-back the day Ric died. And again, no being yelled at as I luckily have a PD that is also a Cars fan and took the news hard. Giving me a little leeway to give tribute, including the gem, "Something To Grab For". Ben and Ric will be sorely missed, but also, so will The Cars; the first band that took me out of my childhood disco/Pop phase into the world of real music. They inspired my love for Punk and New Wave and just basic downhome Rock. Thanks guys. Goodbye Ric and Ben.

[@arcade85_]

I've been a loyal Cars fan since 1978, but I've seldom made it through I'm In Touch With Your World. You have my respect.

[@johnniehoney6561]

That was beautiful. Thank you.

[@starshroud8674]

It's ok, Don't Cha Stop is the best cut IMHO.

[@cesartoledo5621]

That was very sweet, emotional, thank you.

[@paulbrown2681]

Well said

[@Jack-eg1gw]

During the summer of 1978 I was 14 years old and my parents took my brother and I down to the Jersey shore for vacation. I remember being at Seaside Heights on the boardwalk and playing the wheel of chance and I won. Of all the prizes I could of picked I pick a record album that had a picture of a beautiful girl holding a steering wheel,it was the Cars first album. I never really knew anything about the Cars but being 14 and seeing a pretty girl on an album cover was the start of my love for the cars and their music. Their music holds a special place in my heart and fond memories. It was with me through my high school years,my first girlfriend,listening to them on cassette in my First car and watching them when MTV first came out. The loss of Benjamin Orr was a tough pill to swallow and now the passing of Ric Ocasek. Their induction into the rock and roll hall of fame was long over due and truly deserving. Congratulations and thank you for the great music and the amazing memories. Rest In Peace Ben and Ric.

[@joanneleonard7913]

I am officially submitting my vote here and now for the best band ever. Love these guys!! 😊

[@bullwinkleweaver7348]

ELVIS WAS HIS INSPIRATION, HOW COULD THEY NOT BE MEGA STARS!!!

[@scottrobbins6216]

Thanks Rick for the Ben Orr eulogy

[@sidneyvicious8039]

Ric Ocasek is one on the greatest rock/ pop song writers EVER...just look at the long list of songs he wrote...its mindboggling...the Cars shouldve been inducted the first year they were eligible...the fact that the beastie boys were inducted before the Cars is ludicrous...RIP to Ric and Ben

[@kthomas3280]

Absolutely ludicrous…..way better than beastie boys for sure

[@janinapalmer8368]

@@kthomas3280 what are the beastie boys... never heard of them ... 🤨

[@kthomas3280]

@@janinapalmer8368 they were a group of of NYC. not a big fan of them but they definitely had a following. Cars way better in my opinion

[@traceypowers4341]

I absolutely love this band! They were the type of performers that you could buy an album and love every single song on it! AND they sounded like themselves live, which is a rarity these days!

[@wishbone7410]

from Japan, Ric lives................t i l l I d i e. so please shake it up or let's GO !! with tears.

[@BassPlyr23]

What a great amount of humility in that each of them chose to pay tribute to a parent or grandparent. Long overdue. Congratulations, boys, and RIP to Ric and Ben.

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Only two years ago? I've always loved The Cars, but it's only been the past couple years that I've become enthralled by their live performances on KZbin. And Elliot is an amazing guitarist.

[@comsense9638]

Back in the day i never knew Ben was singing and Ric wasn't. Great band im catching up now that im 63