The world lost a musical genius on Sunday. Ric Ocasek, former frontman of The Cars passed away at the age of 75. His wife (model Paulina Porizkova) shared some insight about his last days. The late singer was recovering from surgery at home. She and their two sons did everything to keep him comfortable during his recovery. She found him on Sunday when she went to bring him coffee.
I had never realized just how influential Ric Ocasek and the Cars really were. So many bands site them as an influence from Nine Inch Nails to the Killers. Ric produced a lot of albums for other artists as well. Notable bands like No Doubt, DC punk rock legends Bad Brains, and even Weezer. The tributes to this man keep pouring in.