In Cleveland in the late ’60s they formed bands with names like ID Nirvana and Leatherwood. After moving to Boston in the early ’70s, there was Milkwood, Richard and the Rabbits — which included ...

Cars and music were intertwined, with entertainers crooning about their cars and cars announcing to the world that entertainers had achieved success. Rock and roll songs like “Rocket 88” about an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bill Janovitz was 12 years old when his friend’s older brother introduced him to the Cars. It was 1978 and their self-titled debut ...

In 1978, The Cars made their debut with a self-titled album that showcased their signature brand of new wave power pop. The first single from the Boston-based band, featuring Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981. Felix Rosenqvist's "Maximum Metallica" Honda Indy car after it ...