Ric Ocasek
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Summary
Ric Ocasek was born on March 23, 1949[1], in Baltimore[2]. He died on September 15, 2019[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], musician[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,609 views/month, #4,530 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 23, 1944[11]
- Place of burial: Nine Partners Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Paulina Porizkova[13]
- Child: Christopher Otcasek[14], Eron Otcasek[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: composer[18]
- Field of work: rock music[19], singing[20]
- Educated at: Maple Heights High School[21]
- Member of: The Cars[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: pop music[24]
- Record label: Elektra[25], Geffen Records[26], Reprise Records[27], Columbia Records[28]
- Commons category: Ric Ocasek[29]
- Voice type: tenor[30]
- Cause of death: heart disease[31]
- Family name: Otcasek[32], Ocasek[33]
- Given name: Richard[34], Theodore[35], Ric[36]
- Official website: http://www.ricocasek.com[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Instrument: guitar[39], voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Richard Theodore Otcasek[42]
- Number of children: 6[43]
- Start of work period: 1973[44]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: US[46]
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Began / founded: 1944-03-23[47]
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Ended / dissolved: 2019-09-15[48]
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Genre(s): indie rock, new wave, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter[49]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, album rock, american, américain, contemporary pop/rock, indie rock, new wave, pop, pop rock, producer, producteur, rock, singer-songwriter, synthpop, usa[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: 697d4510-c3fe-4e96-bcc9-34739bccde8f[51]
Why It Matters
Ric Ocasek has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Foo Fighters[54], a rock band[55], founded in 1995[56].
FAQs
Where was Ric Ocasek born?
Ric Ocasek was born in Baltimore[2].
Where did Ric Ocasek die?
Ric Ocasek died in Manhattan[4].
Who was Ric Ocasek married to?
Ric Ocasek's spouses include Paulina Porizkova[13].
What did Ric Ocasek do for work?
Ric Ocasek worked as a singer-songwriter[5], musician[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and record producer[9].
Where did Ric Ocasek go to school?
Ric Ocasek was educated at Maple Heights High School[21].
Who did Ric Ocasek influence?
Ric Ocasek has been cited as an influence by Foo Fighters[54].