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Riceboy Sleeps Interview

Riceboy Sleeps Interview

The singer from Sigur Rós and his boyfriend Alex Somers discuss their forthcoming album 'Happiness'.

Manic Street Preachers Interview - Part 2

Manic Street Preachers Interview - Part 2

The Manics discuss the decision to use Richey Edwards' lyrics on their new album 'Journal For Plague Lovers'.

Kaiser Chiefs At Leeds Festival 2009

Kaiser Chiefs At Leeds Festival 2009

Ricky and Nick from Kaiser Chiefs describe how they choose songs for their live shows.

NME Video: The Kaiser Chiefs at T in the Park 2008

NME Video: The Kaiser Chiefs at T in the Park 2008

Ricky from the Kaiser Chiefs talks to NME about their forthcoming album and more at T In The Park Festival 2008.

NME Video: Richard Hawley at Benicassim 2008

NME Video: Richard Hawley at Benicassim 2008

The singer talks to NME Video about playing festivals.

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Ric Ocasek - Emotion In Motion

Ric Ocasek - Emotion In Motion (04:17)

Music video by Ric Ocasek performing Emotion In Motion with Tim Pope [Video Director] (C) 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Ric Ocasek - Something To grab For

Ric Ocasek - Something To grab For (03:42)

From Ric Ocasek's solo debut Beatitude, sadly this song and video have long since been forgotten over the years.

Ric Ocasek - True To You

Ric Ocasek - True To You (03:57)

Music video by Ric Ocasek performing True To You with Don Munroe [Video Director], Vincent Fremont [Video Producer] (C) 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc.

The Cars (Rick Ocasek) - Emotion In Motion

The Cars (Rick Ocasek) - Emotion In Motion (04:11)

Music video by Ric Ocasek performing Emotion In Motion with Tim Pope

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Ric Ocasek Biography

Ric Ocasek (born Richard T Otcasek on March 23, 1949) is an American of Czech heritage musician and music producer. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Bowling Green State University. He is the former vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Cars. He has been a producer for several other groups including Weezer, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Nada Surf, No Doubt, Guided by Voices, Bran Van 3000, and Suicide.

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Ric Ocasek's Best Songs

  • 1. Emotion in Motion
  • 2. Bottom Dollar
  • 3. True to You
  • 4. True Love
  • 5. Don't Lose Me
  • 6. Keep on Laughin'
  • 7. Crackpot
  • 8. The Next Right Moment
  • 9. This Side of Paradise
  • 10. Hello Darkness
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Ric Ocasek Discography

Ric Ocasek albums.

  • Nexterday - 27/11/2005 (Sanctuary Records/US)
  • Fireball Zone - 11/1990 (Reprise Records/US)

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