Elliot Easton Talks The Cars, The Empty Hearts, Ric Ocasek and More

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[@marksacher3866]

Even with all of his super-stardom, Elliot remains so humble. It is so cool. He still has stars in his eyes, like a little kid.

[@flstffatboy3910]

I’m glad Elliot finally feels like he’s rated because I think he’s one of the greatest guitarist ever he was perfect and still isn’t he. Thank you 🙏 Elliot

[@erreugeto]

Elliot is consistently one of the sweetest, humble and interesting players out there. His interviews are always great.

[@bobdillon1138]

No one No one plays like him he is so tasty.

[@laurelwood791]

Ben Orr was magical. All and each of you changed the sound of music. New wave was the term.. and you guys hit the world like a wave. Sadly, I don't feel any of you got your due. You are indeed under rated. You deserve so much more credit than you receive. Be well Elliot.

[@ChorusArtists]

What a joy to hear him tell Cars stories. Easton is one of my all-time fave players. He's got amazing melodic taste and phrasing. RIP Ric & Ben.

[@willfade7994]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m in California too and I grew up listening to The Cars. I’m glad we still have Elliot. My heart always gets heavy when I hear The Cars because of Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek. I will never forget them. It’s great to hear Elliot speak about his other projects.

[@merry8545]

I don't think CARs fans could ever forget the two that started the band but without Elliott, Greg, and David they would have never made it - it was absolutely a TEAM effort and they were ALL amazing - of course Benjamin was my eye candy but I give credit to them ALL for being a major part of my teen years they were at the top of the world in the late 70s and early 80s ❣️

[@jillevers4710]

1978/79 I turned into an adult and Elliot Easton was a part of that. His guitar solos were so original and intricate. . They were unique and stood out as much as the vocal. Luv u Elliot!

[@brannonevans3685]

The solo in Its All I Can Do is one of the most beautiful guitar solos I have ever heard, if not the most beautiful ever.

[@jimbo91262]

Definitely in my top 5.

[@lees7836]

What a genius and so nice with it.

[@susanbezio1529]

His friend Ben would be so proud of him. He is the greatest of his generation to many of us. Fan for life. 💯🥰🥰

[@bradkoski]

Growing up in the 80’s The Cars were huge……Loved ‘em!!!!

[@STETTRACE]

Yes Elliot, you are a KILLER guitar player and STILL underrated LOL. You cats have a LARGE piece in the soundtrack of my life!! ALWAYS great live!!! ALWAYS!!

[@RushTrader]

Got the chance to spend time with Elliot a few years back and he was such a nice, laid back guy with lots of stories. Looking back, Elliot Easton had some of the most memorable, iconic guitar licks and solos in classic pop/rock history.

[@ieronimo18]

Great interview! I don't know who I'm a bigger fan of, Elliot Easton the guitar virtuoso, or Elliot Easton the awesome guy!

[@judithharley9236]

Elliot Easton is just a wonderful person, in addition to being one of the best, if not *the* best, guitarist in rock. I always enjoy listening to his interviews or when he explains his solos. Just awesome. Judith

[@whirlaway7352]

Love the Cars and their music! Great to hear all these memories. RIP Ric and Ben. In hindsight, would love to hear his opinion on why we never heard of any corona outbreaks from the George Floyd riots or other gatherings from 2020. Maybe we shouldn't have had the lockdowns after all. Our children and society in general have been very badly affected by all that.

[@cmo6588]

Elliot is such a down to earth guy and hearing this heart felt memories of the band and Ben touched my heart .. big fan of The Cars from way back .. thanks for sharing this video ..

[@diamonddavemusic]

Thank you for sharing this fun interview with Elliot. I could listen to him reminisce all day and all night. I'm about 10 years younger than Elliot, but I can imagine him as the cool uncle I never had. Keep on rockin'. ✌❤🎶🎸

[@marklevy8443]

Elliott is the coolest musician on the planet!!!

[@shippenman5977]

The Cars were so different and awesome. Still love the music.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Totally unique. You always knew it was them when they were on the radio.

[@funkycandycool]

Elliot is a guitarist par excellence. I will forever enjoy his music.

[@brettbasil]

My favorite guitarist I am so glad to hear Elliot is always working and during this safe and smart in his life. The one guy who never fails to deliver in his craft. That gift in the solos as well as the intricate delicate layers between the verses Elliot always wow's me even if its a line like in You Wear Those Eyes or Coattailer - it makes you ponder just what a creative mind working here. Kudos on snagging Elliot BIG LIKE!

[@jimdukeproject]

I am one who always said Elliot is an underrated guitarist and I put him up as one of the best. People don't realize how much he contributes to a song.

[@wildbill2122]

Elliott Easton thanking his MOM for giving him '...the gift of MUSIC' is such CLASS, fuckin Guy is a HUGE Human-Being, KEEP ROCKIN' ELLIOTT EASTON !!

[@WilliamSilva-dq6zj]

Elliot brought rockabilly to life. His playing is a touch stone in rock! Always rated at the top with me. ;)

[@josephbowles4995]

I love his guitar work and his tone is just incredible

[@MissJensk1]

No, don't be sorry, we love these stories!

[@jujumulligan43]

What a jewel of a guy. He is so talented, intelligent and yet so humble. I love him! ❤️

[@ponzo1967]

Elliott's solos are close to perfection 🎸

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Elliot Easton is AWESOME! Thanks for this video!

[@laurelwood791]

So much talent. You guys never got your due.

[@BrianCurran8]

Thank you for this interview. I never get tired of hearing old stories about The Cars.

[@wilhelmrogue1]

Elliotttttttt ROCKSSSSS

[@joeymaterese8095]

Elliott might be from NY and might be living in Calf..But he will always be a boston boy.... Please don't forget us here in Boston...we love you

[@davidmack4495]

what a nice guy.. I dig his guitar playing, too.. I grew up with the Cars..

[@kimhannan4892]

Amen Elliot! Be smart, be safe...can't wait till live music can resume!

[@Sol_Cabbie]

Ric would be happy of hearing Elliot talking about the best moments in The Cars

[@mrdigits1]

Awesome guitar player

[@pc2414]

What a star Elliot is. Some of his solo's were epic. I love you Elliot one of the best lead guitarists ever!!

[@joeymaterese8095]

What a great way to analyse Elliott's guitar as another voice it doesn't get much better than that buddy good words.. I heard slash call E. Easton one of his influences... The way musicians look at Elliot Easton's contribution to music today, has the same excitement and influence the Beatles gave Elliot.....EE is the next generation of music hero's... He is so in touch with what his fans want and expect..He is just a great great guy I met him on the streets a couple times over on Newbury st in Boston in the synchro sound studio days

[@MissJensk1]

Yes, & he so appreciated thet compliment.

[@MrSpikebender]

I got a new drum set before the stay at home covid thing . If my neighbors don't like the Cars or Rick James, they do now. Elliot seems so down to earth. "a regular guy" thats so refreshing these days

[@barbarawilliams1745]

Elliot “Easton” is such a good man. It’s like they all kept things private to protect the band, when they were really protecting one person. Ric pulled the strings and everyone else fell in line. Benjamin paid the biggest price.

[@ridgerunner4943]

Elliot giving a nod to Dwight Twilley was fantastic! "Looking for the Magic" is such a great tune.

[@lisaferino]

Great interview, encompassing so much Cars history (plus Brian Setzer) - thank you

[@newernewestnew]

Elliot king

[@chinoman9861]

what an inspiration & one of the most awesome riff masters alive or in history next to Terry Kath,

[@robbchastain3036]

Nice to hear that Elliot is finally 'rated.' Funny quip. And thanks for the stories in this conversation. I was in pop music radio in '78--WINW and WOOS on Martindale Road in Canton, Ohio--and as I recall, there were two posters in the production studio for the first albums by Meatloaf and the Cars.

[@laurelwood791]

Hummm.....and remember.... before Eddie Van Halen....there was ELLIOTT EASTON.

[@davidklein1903]

Elliot is a very bright guy and an excellent, creative guitarist. I wish he could give Zoom lessons!

[@peterkaputsos4125]

Is there anyone any better than EE? Fabulous.

[@mariakelley6708]

A miracle is what seems impossible but happiness anyway! " The Cars !"🚘 Thank you Elliot you are the Best! ❤️

[@kennyh5083]

I luv'd and danced to The Cars as a teen and IMO they were among the greatest song writers of the day, and still today their songs are the most unique and inovative out there!

[@robinshepard4571]

I ❤ Cars 👊💫🎸♥️👁️🌹🇺🇸

[@procrastinator9]

It is appropriate that that je ne sais quoi about EE's solos and riffs that I love so much but I've been having a hard time defining should be so perfectly articulated by EE himself. They are compositions unto themselves, they are a part that can be hummed later on when you are thinking of the song. Yes! That's it! They are stand alone little concise songs that fit so well into making the whole song what it is rather than an obligatory guitar break.

[@thejmancometh8292]

Brooklyn in the house!!

[@haydenwittig8877]

The best the Cars did was Heartbeat City from the same album 1984 OOh Jacky what took you so long on just a holiday a Synth masterpiece that goes way beyond a song.

[@gracegeek4678]

I would love to hear Elliot speak on any possible influence from Tony Hicks...

[@MrMightyslim]

I tried to get an interview with him. When I spoke with him on the phone, he was the rudest person I have ever talked to. I was taken aback. Glad to see him being decent on this interview.

[@tonylotito3845]

Brooklynn boy great performance Elliot proud bro. My favorite band in the the 80's

[@wildbill2122]

WOW, I knew who Brian Setzer was in the 70's when he went to Massapequa High School: "Berner H.S.'' was the name of the school...I went to a different High-School close by and knew who he was: B.S. had the Rock-A-Billy thing goin on then.......Easton went to BERNER as well.....never knew that....people I knew and I went to HS with did play in the NFL and a couple hit in the Music Business......I did not !

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

❤️

[@proteus244]

Besides maybe George Harrison, is there a more melodic lead guitarist than Elliot Easton in the history of rock n roll?

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Were you in a deli when you first heard it? 🤣 Yeah, I was having a pastrami on rye and a half sour pickle.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Funny, everyone seems to be fine. You'd think by now you'd know somebody who is sick for more than a day.

[@willfade7994]

Everyone I know that’s had Covid said it was basically a cold or flu at best. I have 2 Microbiologists in my family who work directly with Covid and both say there’s no reason for anyone to be locked down and the masks won’t keep anyone from getting or transmitting any virus. It’s all about power and control. I won’t even get into the vaccine madness, other than telling you there’s several different strains of Covid and taking a vaccine pretty much makes the immune system antibody dependent against only 1 particular strain. Many people will end up with autoimmune diseases as a result, so stay away from the vaccines.

[@tomgriffiths9508]

33:53

[@cam9130]

The Balaroo...

[@johnnylightning1967]

Which science should we trust ? The ever changing science .

[@kingsxkids]

The Goldbergs is great.

[@wildbill2122]

Mr Easton knows that the Fans are what made him who he is.....and that he must play the solo's the Fans want to hear when they pat to see him.....This is unlike the Neil Young/Bob Zimmermann's of this world who advertise a 'Crazy Horse' concert and then have the nerve to play the new album(Greendale', WTF ?) no one has even heard, or worse, no one wants to hear !

[@michaelharrington75]

Yeah, I saw Dylan in concert back in the 90's. I was excited to be seeing him, hoping to hear all the hits, but most of the songs he played I'd never heard before, and the songs I had heard were almost unrecognizable he had changed them so much. It wasn't very memorable for me.

[@wildbill2122]

@@michaelharrington75 Bro,I saw him in '=on his 35TH Birthday in '78, he sucked. I am a minority w/my opinions BUT for me? Dylan is a FRAUD ! doesn't use his own name is the tip-off, yes? The songs he had hits with in the '60's were written for him by down and out 'Beat Poets' in Grenwhich Village in NYC.Dylan/Zimmerman paid peanuts for them at the time(his manager actually paid, Guy named Silver IIRC). There is a show on NETFLIX right now where his 1st manager sez it, not in those words but it is obvious what he is saying, in a passing comment.BUT I also met a 2 of these Guys in NYC during the 1980's.So I know its true.Same w/Neil Young.BS Artists, both of 'em.Almost wish I did not kno, used to be a big fan of both.

[@gregorysepeda1670]

Wonder if he’s been red pilled yet