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Kurt Cobain performs with Nirvana at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 10, 1993

Watch Nirvana cover The Cars at their final show in 1994

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 March 22

Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl played the tongue-in-cheek cover during a scorching 23-song set at Terminal Einz in Munich, Germany – their last concert ever

Elliot Easton of The Cars performs at The Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia on October 16, 1980

Elliot Easton says he recorded the solo for The Cars’ Touch And Go “in tears”

By Matt Parker published 30 August 21

The guitar great tells Jeff Garlin and Jimmy Vivino about the fraught session in new Couch Of Guitars interview on Gibson TV

Elliot Easton: “People think I use a chorus pedal because of the sounds I recorded with the Cars. That’s actually the last thing I’d want on my pedalboard!“

By Chris Gill published 12 January 21

The Cars guitarist takes a deep dive into the gear and guitar solos that drive the Empty Hearts’ personality-packed second album

The secrets behind Elliot Easton's tone on The Cars' Touch and Go

By Chris Gill published 7 December 20

This highlight from the Boston new wave heroes' 1980 album Panorama is all about the magic in the midrange

Elliot Easton's guide to The Cars' discography

By Richard Bienstock published 16 September 19

Take a guided tour through the discography of one of the most popular rock bands of the '70s and '80s

Ric Ocasek, frontman and guitarist of The Cars, dies at 75

By Jackson Maxwell published 16 September 19

Ocasek's songs were ubiquitous on pop and rock radio throughout the late '70s and early '80s

Classic guitar albums of 1979: The Cars' Candy-O

By Mark McStea published 12 August 19

Much like the Heartbreakers, the Cars were able to straddle the new wave and classic rock genres without alienating fans of either

Watch the Cars Perform "Just What I Needed" at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Damian Fanelli published 16 April 18

Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Moody Blues Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees

By Jackson Maxwell published 13 December 17

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Judas Priest, Radiohead, Moody Blues, Bon Jovi Lead Nominees

By Guitar World Staff published 5 October 17

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominations for its Class of 2018.

Guitarist Elliot Easton Discusses The Empty Hearts, The Cars and His Signature Gibson Tikibird

By James Wood published 26 September 14

Video: Why Elliot Easton of The Cars Is an Amazing Guitar Player

By Paul Riario published 18 December 13

Concert Review: Lollapalooza Pulls Into Chicago

By Alex Rice published 11 August 11

Video: The Cars Perform on the Colbert Report

By Josh Hart published 10 August 11

The Cars hit the Colbert Report last night in support of their new album, Move Like This.

The Cars Release New Video for "Free"; Playing Lollapalooza on August 9

By Damian Fanelli published 26 July 11

Interview: Elliot Easton of The Cars

By Damian Fanelli published 2 June 11

The Cars guitarist discusses the band's new album, Move Like This, plus touring, gear and buying lefty guitars.