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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

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

Elliot Easton

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

By Chris Gill

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

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

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

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

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

By Jackson Maxwell

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

By Guitar World Staff

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

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

By Paul Riario

Concert Review: Lollapalooza Pulls Into Chicago

By Alex Rice

Video: The Cars Perform on the Colbert Report

By Josh Hart

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

Interview: Elliot Easton of The Cars

By Damian Fanelli

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