Historical Artist Profile
The Cars
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2018
Biography & Overview
The Cars were an American rock band formed in Boston in 1976. Emerging from the new wave scene in the late 1970s, they consisted of Ric Ocasek (rhythm guitar), Benjamin Orr (bass guitar), Elliot Easton (lead guitar), Greg Hawkes (keyboards) and David Robinson (drums). Ocasek and Orr shared lead vocals.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
8 Charted Tracks
"Drive"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #3
"Shake It Up"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #4
"You Might Think"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #7
"Tonight She Comes"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #7
"Magic"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #12
"Let's Go"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #14
"You Are The Girl"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #17
"Hello Again"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #20
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
8 Charted Tracks
"My Best Friend'S Girl"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
"Drive"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #5
"Just What I Needed"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #17
"Since You' Gone"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #37
"Let's Go"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #51
"Heartbeat City"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #78
"Tonight She Comes"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #79
"You Might Think"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #88