3/23/1944 – Born on this day, the late Ric Ocasek, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, The Cars. Their early hits included ‘Just What I Needed’, ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ and ‘Good Times Roll’. Their 1984 US No.3 & 1985 UK No.4 ‘Drive’ was used as part of the soundtrack for the Live Aid concert. Ocasek was found dead in his New York City apartment on September 15th, 2019, he was 75.