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Coffee Break: A Drive Through Ocasek's Universe

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 14: Ric Ocasek of the Cars performs during the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium on April 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 14: Ric Ocasek of the Cars performs during the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium on April 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)Theo Wargo/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

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by Jesse Wiza

September 16, 2019

Ric Ocasek, the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of The Cars passed away yesterday. Later in his career he was a prolific producer, working on records from Bad Religion, Weezer, Guided by Voices, and many more.

You can hear more about his life, musical projects and poetry at thecurrent.org.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were produced by Ric Ocasek?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played:

Weezer - Buddy Holly
The Cribs - Summer of Chances
Romeo Void - Never Say Never
Le Tigre - Tell You Now
Motion City Soundtrack - This Is for Real
Nada Surf - Popular
Guided By Voices - Teenage FBI
Brazilian Girls - Last Call