The Killers Brandon Flowers Inducts The Cars into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers inducted New Wave heroes The Cars into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 33rd annual Induction Ceremony presented by Klipsch Audio in Cleveland. The singer-songwriter paid tribute to one of his childhood favorite bands in a moving speech welcoming the group into the Hall of Fame.
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[@vvalencia88]

Heartfelt speech. Brandon gushing over The Cars is the same way I feel for The Killers. So happy he got to honor his heroes!

[@TeeDOG6]

Brandon gets it.

[@ThatBrothaBill]

Total class.Wow.

[@aaronkristofer18]

Agree 100%!

[@willb8004]

Completely true !

[@FlamingoSoda]

What a combination!!! From America 🇺🇸 to the world baby!!!!!!! Couldn’t be any other way! 🤷🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

[@wasatch0]

Several years ago I saw Brandon Flowers interviewed. He was asked what band he wishes he could have seen live. His answer: The Cars.

[@firstbassmanph9122]

Safe to say Brandon Flowers delivers ONE OF THE BEST.. if not the BEST EVER Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech.I love The Cars.. when the first time I heard their music.. just like what Flowers said “You dont forget your first..” Much love from Manila,Philippines and more power to The Cars! 🇵🇭

[@gandalfshakur8235]

We need more of this

[@BrianCurran8]

Love how he dropped "misfit kid" into it.

[@leilasaleh6653]

Brandon Flowers is too precious for this world. I love how excited he looked. If only he knew I feel the same way about The Killers!

[@johntowne1199]

When I hear The Killers I feel 16 all over again. They are the only band from the last 30 years that I feel deserve to be enshrined in the HOF.

[@Gabriel-fj2es]

Brandon Flowers, the best frontman of this century.

[@FaithSmith81]

Brandon wears a jacket that is a clear homage to Cars' "Panorama" album.I was born in 1981 as him, eveything he says makes so much sense to me that makes me cry. My life is deeply connected with the Cars' music,since the beginning.What a band.Thank u Ben,thank you Ric.And thank you Brandon for this touching speech

[@rwilby41]

Cannot wait to see The Killers inducted one day!

[@Squeaky1423]

R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, musical genius, dang, gone too soon

[@michellerjackson5776]

Aw, RIH Ric Ocazek 🙏😎💖

[@reynaldogarcia643]

He truly was a genius of illustrious musical talent!

[@Yawopy]

🤍

[@ashe984]

MiaSqueaky never ever die they live on forever. Benjamin’s spirit does and Ric’s. They live on period not just through music

[@Proudmule1]

MiaSqueaky, see my comment above. Ric was talented but a pretty unimpressive person often.

[@rebekahmabalot1298]

I LOVE Brandon's emotion here. He is just holding back the tears!!!

[@cjcheetham3367]

Brandon Flowers is a class act. The Cars are one of the greatest bands of all time

[@johnrwalker53]

Loved the Cars music,but they were horrible when i saw them Live.It was like watching Mannequins on stage,listening to a stereo.

[@humanchannel7825]

@@johnrwalker53 when did you see them live

[@johnrwalker53]

@@humanchannel7825 It was on the tour 'Let's Go' song.They have great songs,i love them,but was disappointed with the Mannequin presence they portrayed.Nothing said between songs.Oh well,was still Alot of women there

[@tajtandoori9076]

How cool are the Cars? Most winners are inducted by much older artists. These guys are between 60-73 years of age and were inducted by a guy less than half their age who's a current musician. Amazing.

[@OscarASevilla]

The Cars finally being inducted is Just What I Needed 💙

[@JohnLouisBishop84]

It's a reaction to lo-oh-oh-oh-ove.

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

What kills me is Joan Jett got in before The Cars.

[@JSkyGemini]

It's disgraceful they took so long to do it. I wish Benji could have been alive to be a part of it.

[@JSkyGemini]

It's disgraceful they took so long to do it. I wish Benji could have been alive to be a part of it.

[@bfree-gm6xw]

everyone must have a memory connected to a song by the cars. what a gift.

[@eileensianez6766]

To me it was almost every song.

[@xebio6]

I know I do

[@Coolkingman]

In 1984 You might think instantly became my favorite song.

[@waltersobchak7275]

Which song and which memory. More with them than any other group. Hands down.

[@daniellopez844]

Lots of The Cars songs are part of my life and memories, now it hurts to hear them since Ric and Ben are not with us plus family members and friends that are gone as well that loved to hear The Cars...

[@DebbieStevens]

RIP Ric Ocasek....another great musician has left us😢

[@Itelkner]

Good choice in Brandon Flowers to induct them. Great speech!

[@WonsPhreely]

Absolutely! What d'you think of this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4qvc4Npd5Wog5I

[@JohnLouisBishop84]

This was long overdue, and Flowers' enthusiasm has me beaming like Ric Ocasek.

[@chuckodonnell417]

“Drive” had me crying uncontrollably at Live Aid. Fitting that a fan, Brandon, should pay tribute.

[@theglenlivet3372]

Drive is a classic.

[@artlover4668]

I am very sad tonight. Ric has left us. I know he and Ben are jamming together in heaven.

[@joeblow26]

Ric Ocasek died on September 15th 2019 and you posted your message back in 2020.

[@carlosparra4224]

This guy got very good taste! I’ve seen him paying homage to Pet Shop Boys and now The Cars. Love you Brandon! And RIP Ric Ocasek!

[@ImLateForDinnerMum]

Best induction I’ve ever heard. Stunningly articulate!

[@WonsPhreely]

Absolutely! What d'you think of this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4qvc4Npd5Wog5I

[@raedaw766]

He’s a gifted lyricist, he knows how to work with words!

[@saraheart2804]

The Cars are so unique and so cool. So glad they finally made it. RIP Benjamin Orr.

[@saraheart2804]

RIP Mr. Ric Ocasek.

[@Agentbubble07]

Rest in Peace, Ric Ocasek. You shaped the soundtrack of my life and I will miss your music.

[@dspf68]

don't forget Ben Orr.

[@buffalobraves9]

Probably the best induction speech I've ever heard. So from the heart and emotional. You can see how much he owes to this band. They were so freaking good.

[@sdcebs]

RIP Ben Orr and Ric Ocasek. Two of the greatest gifts music ever gave us. You are truly missed.

[@margaretinglese403]

I watch the Its All Mixed Up Video often. The smile on Ben Orr’s face at the end is beautiful.

[@user-lg1hh6on8m]

👌👌🇸🇮

[@tonywalker7602]

Brandon 's induction speech was superb.

[@revanelson8810]

The Cars rocks! I wish Benjamin Orr was there!

[@joescott6178]

Don't worry. He was.

[@user-lg1hh6on8m]

я тоже, он заслуживает внимания! 🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮2023г.

[@jasonwhite7452]

Now you understand why he’s such an amazing lyricist! Listen to that speech! It had killers elements all through it! And Yes I love The Cars! I remember when heartbeat city was brand new And when Drive was in constant rotation on the radio! I still to this day think when Ric Ocasek walked above the pool water was simply Magic! Lastly there was no better individual to deliver such an iconic speech than Brandon Flowers! No other band has truly filled the void between then and now other than The Killers! They commence the side b of the soundtrack of our childhood! A tight fit rock n roll band who’s on another dimension compared to the what’s considered mainstream today!

[@mc26collum]

I'm tearing up listening to it. I feel every word he says. The Cars made me through some of the toughest times when I wanted to give it all up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@aliasmith0425]

Amen

[@andyprice5713]

Damn that was a great heartfelt speech. Since Ben and then Rick were gone, things will never be the same 😢

[@user-lg1hh6on8m]

2023Г.🙏😢🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮

[@mastertemple8369]

The Cars were amazing. Elliot Easton most underrated guitar players, and Benjamin Orr!

[@five-clawdragon]

Well said, young man, well said. I saw the Cars, by accident, as the warm up band for Richie Blackmore's Rainbow, at Royal Oak Music Theater in 1978. They left such an impression on me that the Cars became a favorite band as Rainbow became an afterthought. Their sound was so new, so different, so unique, so cool. They defined the New Wave coming.

[@heatheringram6287]

You can tell he's a true fan. And thats so awesome 😊

[@DetVen]

I wore out the grooves on my The Cars album 15 years before Brandon Flowers ever heard of them, but I dig The Killers too.

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

Geo B are you trying to brag or something?

[@DetVen]

@@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347 Mmm, something.

[@markwestwriter]

A wonderful speech, from the heart, for a great band. RIP Ric

[@bethparent9300]

I saw The Cars open for Bob Seger many, many years ago. They were truly fantastic and almost overshadowed Seger. Thanks to them, that is one of the only concerts I remember who opened for whom. RIP Benjamin and now Ric. Thank you for your brilliance, talent, memories, and the fantastic music you've left behind. I am smiling through my tears. My youngest son is jealous of the music I grew up with and I am very proud that he, too, is a Cars fan.

[@MrTruckerf]

You are literally a good Parent.

[@bengallup9321]

Really genuine and heartfelt speech. He did a great job honouring a legendary band!

[@tajtandoori9076]

This is both great and sad. Ric had the band, the best friend, and the girl and lost them all and here he is with them (and Ben's images).

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Brandon and The Cars. This is music history.

[@LeosHouse]

I hope Benjamin Orr saw this from heaven❣️ 🤩. RIP Ric & Ben 😘

[@allisonmalone4618]

Brandon is so freakin gorgeous 😍

[@luannabbate2624]

I wore the first Cars album out!!!. One of the best albums ever🙂

[@helzapoppin9810]

Finally! A truly iconic band that has undeniably earned its place in rock history.

[@crabsackmccringle1687]

I always thought Brandon sounded like the cars. This makes so much sense now

[@ryanstorm7073]

Ben Daniels when I first head the killers I knew that they were inspired by the cars

[@JosephSmith72]

Like Brandon, The Cars were my first. Cruising over to a friends house in my 69' Volkswagen beetle with my modified Pioneer stereo system in 1979 I was 17 yo and the song "Candy O" came over the air. INSTANTANEOUSLY I was hooked. I am 61 now and I still listen to The Cars almost everyday or at the very least every week. I just can't let the magic of their music go very long without hearing them. Every song has a memory for me during my journey into young adulthood and beyond. RIP Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr. Like the rest of the group I wish Ben could have been there to receive that award. For me Ben Orr IS The Cars and always will be. Very happy for Brandon Flowers being able to be the one to induct The Cars in the Rock and Roll HOF, what an honor! Congratulations to The Cars, millions of us love your music!!!

[@grantdavidson1926]

So cool. great band inducted by a Stud!

[@MrPaquibiri]

Oh heartbeat city here we go. The cars, the best. R.I.P. Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek

[@David-cr3pt]

RIP Ric Ocasek, you were a true original, and The Cars were one of the greatest bands of all time!

[@americanpancakelive]

Tears... sure wish Ben would of been around for this.

[@user-lg1hh6on8m]

я тоже. ОН ЭТОГО ЗАСЛУЖИВАЕТ! 😢

[@zapp99]

Legends. The Cars. Their music evoke strong emotions, a strange kind of melancholic joy. Love their music!

[@deisy4677]

Oh my beautiful Brandon!

[@KanadeTachibana]

What a touching speech. Congrats Cars!

[@FANDEFIRULAIS]

*'Just what I need' is the time machine back to the 80's!!!* 🙏🏽😭

[@Collectivesoull]

I love brandon flowers!!!!!!!

[@zumazero4649]

Hellooo someone in July 2021? I'm 51 years and have 13 years when I meet THE CARS music... UNTIL TODAY... Just what I need it

[@Danimal1577]

R.I.P. Ben & Ric, back together playing music for eternity 🎸💔

[@masonherrera6560]

he’s so excited

[@adamc1966]

Loved the Cars since 1978 thank you.

[@LordKenebutch]

Me too!

[@deborahpaley21]

@@LordKenebutch Me three!

[@coolmovieman1]

Awesome speech 100% agree with everything he said I have loved the Cars since the late 70's great band worthy of Hall of fame

[@steffanyfarro2005]

So proud of my baby Brandon!!

[@MegaKillerwatt]

The Cars were one of the top New Wave band and should have been included in the R&R Hall of Fame 25 years ago.

[@daviddangerman6629]

about f.....g time..good speech brandon

[@gilbertogallegos2663]

Greatest frontman the Famous Guy from Las Vegas Brandon Flowers from the Killers

[@scootdaws25]

Their debut album was an unexpected and delightful shot in the arm to music back in the late 70's. And they proved to not be one hit wonders with Candy O and Panorama.

[@MayLily]

Brandon is so talented and an awesome front man himself. I really hope Brandon gets the chance to induct New Order into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame whenever they get accepted. That would be so meaningful and plus Brandon's already good friends with Bernard Sumner.

[@reynaldogarcia643]

One of the GREATEST BANDS!!!!

[@SuperMoonwalker1997]

Still soooo shy! What a precious human being

[@sharynrennie4726]

Such a wonderful introduction to their induction. So deserving.

[@MrJayspeaks]

That is GREAT speech!!

[@lewisfrost1815]

I remember the first time I heard “You’re all I’ve got tonight”…amazing

[@brianlee3357]

Wow, what an extraordinary induction speech !

[@myaussiebabe1]

The Cars were also the first band I fell in love with, back in 1985. I still have the first cassette I bought. Their music will never age.

[@PS-ru2ov]

heartbeat city album is amazing

[@georgerease7539]

what a speech ! awesome !

[@Tripper1075KZL]

The Cars sound is unmatched by any other band past or present, truly unique. Thank you for the great music, some of my favorites of all time. Rick and Ben live on.

[@rainbowruby8394]

I want him to read me to sleep 😍😍😍

[@laurelbutler8930]

“You’re all saying it wrong”. Gold!!!

[@jennifersman7990]

Nice speech!!

[@howardbarnet4272]

Classy kid,couldn't have done a better induction speech.

[@joseduenas5669]

Descansa en PAZ RIC..tu musica siempre estara presente

[@hazifantazi3411]

Brilliant induction, well done Brandon!!

[@wesmckenna8287]

What a speech 🥹

[@Comeoffitman]

What a great soliloquy!!

[@theresajackson8873]

What a lovely tribute, and every word absolutely true.

[@bk14nyc]

Job well done Brandon! We all thank you!!!

[@Kedbuka]

I honor this young artist. This is a great induction speech. Thank you.

[@mytapepoppedtoys2450]

Rest well, Ric and thanks for the sweet fucking rock.

[@junebermingham9300]

R,I,P Ric, you will be sadly missed! Brandon you gave such an eloquent and funny speech, love the Cars:: love the Killers::great video Cal Vid Thank You!! 🌺

[@tenebrisrex333]

That was beautiful and genuine like the man and entertainer

[@elmakim478]

So glad the band had this night. Thank you Brandon. You made them all happy. Miss you, Ric. Since you've been gone... travel well Ric.

[@mikewhite4560]

I'm 57 & I love my Brandon Flowers, can't wait till he goes on your next year & I can be the oldest guy at the show!

[@danmseattle975]

I will be 59 in 2 days, so I'm, ya know, older than most of The Killers fan base. But I am a big fan of their music, and I would love to see them in concert. As for The Cars, they were the soundtrack of my youth, especially the summer of 1979, when me and my friends wore out Candy O on the stereo after it came out. The Cars were a band that nearly everybody liked, yet they sounded like no other band of the time. It used to surprise me that both Van Halen fans and Ramones fans found common ground with The Cars.

[@zebravo2842]

I still love the music of 'The Cars' March 13, 2024

[@mjb5595]

That was awesome the cars and the killers have made some of the best music in the last 30 years 💕

[@adriantool]

Rip Ric and Benjamin. Thanks

[@lehuafromkailua8781]

Rest In Peace Ric Ocasek 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹🙌🏼 LEGEND 🙌🏼

[@KoreAmBear]

What a great tribute. Cheers to The Cars and The Killers.

[@lauraf4176]

Ric and Ben making magic once again. Rip 💔

[@VIC-20_Synthwave]

R.I.P. Ric & Benjamin!!

[@Baiya-it3dk]

After Ben... now Ric....r.i.p... but the cars songs still on my might... Peace from Malaya fans..

[@kirstyjohnston6694]

Love the cars 😊ur speech gave me goose bumps...I was born in 80 and my 1st intro to music 🎵 was my dads rock n roll .The Beatles and mum's music Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong,Frank .Then my older bro introduced me to more rock n pop / alternative. My 1st Modern band I heard was Tears for Fears ,Pet shop boys and Level 42 , then later Def Leppard,Bon Jovi , Aerosmith. .I listen to music 🎵 every day. It runs thru my veins .At my mums funeral I played "Frank Sinatra -Did it my way ,Ed Sheeran -Super market flowers 🌺 as and closing track was Rod Stewart -We are sailing "Just saw the Killers in London...you guys rock 🎉

[@NELOPES7]

I love the cars !!I grew up to them I'm a 90s kid

[@PS-ru2ov]

same

[@annasloan2349]

I have two memories of the cars..one was my aunt giving me a tape of the cars when she was cleaning out her car in i think 1990 and i had a red stereo with detachable speakers and the song lust for kicks was on that tape and it is still one of my favorite songs. Around the same time my mom bought a mixed tape from a yard sale..one side was fleetwood mac rumours and the other side was a mix of cars songs. We lived in oregon and took a trip to see my moms other sister in california and the whole ride down there we listened to that mix tape and the cars will always remind me of that trip and how i couldnt wait for the fleetwood mac side to finish so i could hear the cars again.. I loved their videos and they always sounded to me like the future..boy was i wrong because now in 2020 nothing sounds as good.