The Cars
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Origin | Boston |
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Massachusetts | |
United States | |
Members | Ric Ocasek |
Benjamin Orr | |
Greg Hawkes | |
Elliot Easton | |
David Robinson | |
Todd Rundgren | |
Prairie Prince | |
Kasim Sulton | |
Genres | New Wave |
Power Pop | |
Record labels | Elektra Records |
Warner Music Group | |
Rhino Entertainment | |
Concord Music | |
Concord Records | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 963716 |
About The Cars
The Cars were an American rock band that emerged from the new wave scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston in 1976, with singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter Ric Ocasek; bassist and singer Benjamin Orr; lead guitarist Elliot Easton; keyboardist Greg Hawkes; and drummer David Robinson.
UK temperatures plunge as cold snap disrupts roads
... He ran out of food and water and said emergency services or other organisations were not delivering supplies to The Cars where he was stranded...
Grace Dent 'overwhelmingly sad' after I'm A Celebrity jungle exit
... Dent realised she could " find a mental space where I could calmly climb down the side of a sky scraper and then slide out on a pole, unlocking stars, as The Cars below on the street felt the size of ants"...
Trapped by Maui fire, their escape routes were blocked. Why?
... " We ve got to move these cars! Why are The Cars not moving? " said one police officer who was on Lahainaluna Road...
Essex surgeon's family claims South Africa police chatted as he lay dying
... " There was a policeman standing in the centre of the road junction directing The Cars...
NZ town tormented by Celine Dion 'music battles'
... The Cars can have anywhere between seven to 10 sirens, with competitions usually held throughout the night...
Luton Airport Fire: Man arrested over car park blaze
... Airport bosses said the car park was and the operation to remove The Cars would help to stabilise it...
Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank
... As The Cars and ambulances made their way along the Nablus-Ramallah road, the convoy was ambushed by hardline Israeli settlers...
Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents
... Both the reports submitted to the NHTSA involved pedestrians crossing after The Cars traffic lights had turned green...
The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car
A commemorative Mini at The International Mini Meeting in Bristol, 2019
As the Mini reaches its 60th birthday on Monday, we take a look at some of your pictures of The Iconic little car.
Originally designed by Sir Alexander Issigonis for the former British Motor Corporation, the small car has become a big star over The Years - especially in films such as The Italian Job.
One thing that has not changed is that it is still made in Oxford, by BMW.
Some Mini lovers share their stories.
Chris Moss, from Lincoln, does not only have one, but six with the oldest being a 1962 Wolseley Hornet (far right in the picture).
He says his love of the brand started when he was 17 and managed to save enough money to buy and restore a "wreck".
Chris tells us: "I spend much of my time, and money, working on The Cars . It is not a cheap hobby, but when you love something it's Worth It . "
Gerry (blue) and Eddie (red) are on display at an international gathering of Minis and their owners in BristolSarah Nicoll grew up in a household where both her parents owned Minis, so it was only a matter of time before she bought one of her own.
Starting with Gerry , a Hawaiian blue Mini , and Eddie, a red vehicle, Sarah and her partner started an enthusiast group last Year .
Jack's car (a yellow Mini ) is pictured here with his girlfriend RiaJack Parker and his girlfriend Ria recently attended a Mini In The Park event at Mallory Park in Leicestershire.
"I've attended loads of car shows and because of that I've met lots of new people," says Jack, who has owned The Car for four years.
"It's an incredible Community . "
Tom says that a Mini is an escape from stress, as well as a conversation starterTom Shorrock had to save hard to buy his first Mini when he was 16 and had just started work as an apprentice electrician.
He remembers that The Vehicle was orange with a black roof as well as matching interior.
Years later, Tom still loves the brand, describing driving his car as an escape from stress.
"I love Minis for the conversations they start, The Heads they turn and The Feeling I have when I drive The Car . "
"It's a proper feel-good car" says Steve Brown , who owns this Mini .
Willow shows that you are never too young to get behind The Wheel of a MiniJay and June's daughter Willow is continuing A Family love of The Classic vehicle.
Over The Years , Jay has owned a Cooper S as well as a John Cooper Works.
"I test drove a Cooper when I was in college, and fell in love from there. "
A variety of classic Minis were on show at the recent in Bristol.
The Event featured a birthday party for the little car along with some celebrity friends, including Mr Bean .
It is a Mini celebration as The Beloved vehicle prepares to turn 60And a landmark birthday would not be complete without a cake, this one was baked in Venezuela by Mini fan and Instagram baker @blogeunapastelera.
Minis are popular all over The WorldMini fan Dilina Liyanage shows the little car's appeal has travelled far and wide as he poses in this one with his friends in Sri Lanka .
Life 's a beach for George the MiniAnd finally, George the Mini shows that a Mini is lovable whatever the size.
Compiled by Bernadette McCague, Bbc News .
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Source of news: bbc.com