Ric Ocasek: The Mysterious Maestro Behind The Cars [Episode 319]

Author Peter Aaron peels back the layers of the late, great Ric Ocasek's life and career. You'll hear how his meeting with bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr would lead to the formation of The Cars, the band which rose to fame with several hit singles in the 80s before breaking up in 1988. What caused the band to break up? Did Ric and Ben ever speak again before Ben's tragic passing in 2000? What led to the 2011 Cars' reunion? Plus, after Ric's passing in 2019, his life still remains a mystery, even to those who knew him. Aaron talks about it all in this compelling episode.Some episode comment clarifications from Peter: Correct spelling of Ric's real last name is Otcasek; Ric was 34 when the band first hit; it was manager Elliot Roberts who first played video maker Timothy Hutton the tape of "Drive." (All of that is as per the book.) Also, Ric's second wife's name is Suzanne.Purchase a copy of Moving in Stereo: Ric Ocasek, the Driving Force of The CarsFollow Peter Aaron on Facebook---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Matthew Davis on the story behind the lyrics and music to The Cure's hit single "Just Like Heaven"Listen to Episode 318: The Cure: From Three Imaginary Boys To Gothic Rock Legends---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected]

A deep dive into The Cure's discography with author Matthew Davis as he sheds light on their iconic music and enduring impact.Purchase a copy of The Cure: Every Album, Every Song in the USPurchase a copy of The Cure: Every Album, Every Song in the UKRead Matthew Davis's blogFollow Matthew Davis:Facebook Bluesky---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Gene Popa on the making of The Beatles' classic "A Day In The Life". Listen to Episode 317: The Beatles' Metamorphosis From Pop Stars To Cultural Icons---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected]

Author Jim Newton sheds light on the dark moments in Jerry Garcia's early years, painting a picture of the trauma that fueled his passion and creativity.Listen to Episode 316: Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead & the Rise of American Counterculture---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected]

Author Gene Popa takes us inside the story of the Beatles' transformation from touring act to cultural icons with the release of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album. Purchase a copy of The Colour of Your DreamsFollow Gene Popa on Facebook---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Jim Newton unravels the legendary story of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, who embodied the essence of American counterculture. Purchase a copy of Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American AwakeningFollow Jim Newton on XRead Jim Newton's UCLA bio page---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author James Campion on why Prince declined the offer to be part of the "We Are The World" sessions and the fallout after.Listen to Episode 315: Purple Reign: Prince and The Revolution Uncovered---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected]

Author Sahan Jayasuriya on how classic rock bands, including KISS and Aerosmith, helped influence punk rock.Listen to Episode 314: Die Kruezen: Milwaukee's Hidden Punk Pioneers---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected]

In this episode, author James Campion dives deep into how Prince and The Revolution radically transformed musical boundaries during the 80s. Prince wasn't just creating music; he was crafting a cultural movement with The Revolution that would challenge everything audiences thought they knew about pop, rock, and funk.Purchase a copy of REVOLUTION: Prince, the Band, the EraFollow James Campion on InstagramVisit James Campion's website---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe