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Richard Theodore Otcasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), known as Ric Ocasek (/ oʊ ˈ k æ s ɪ k / oh-CASS-ik), was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the primary vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the American new wave band the Cars .
Richard Theodore Otcasek (Baltimore; 23 de marzo de 1944 - Nueva York; 15 de septiembre de 2019), más conocido como Ric Ocasek, fue un cantautor y productor estadounidense, conocido por ser el vocalista y líder de la banda de rock The Cars, además de productor para varios grupos, entre los que destacan Weezer, Nada Surf y No Doubt.
They went into the studio with Ric Ocasek of The Cars, where they re-recorded parts of their self-titled album for the 1992 release of Fire of Freedom, which was described as "the most fun you can squeeze out of a five-inch disc."
The story of Fire of Freedom is one of those "coulda, woulda, shoulda" cautionary tales that parents use to talk their children out of becoming musicians. The gist of it is this -- after a couple of independent releases, celtic rock band Black 47 signed with EMI Records.
“Ocasek! Who do you think? You wanta meet him?” We were admitted to an amazing reception room with a ceiling somewhere up in the stars. I was commenting on this when I became aware of a presence behind us. I spun around and a very tall, gaunt figure in black, including shades, loomed over us.
The album's title track, "Fire of Freedom," is characterized by a staccato, New Wave-style guitar (Ric Ocasek of The Cars co-produced the album, and contributed guitar, keyboard, and vocal work). This song seems to be apostrophizing Ireland, with references to revolutionary and activist figures from Malcolm X to John Lennon.
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Fire Of Freedom" on Discogs.
