Ric Ocasek

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Sick leave

David Thorpe: The early writings
Because of an unforeseen medical emergency and resultant procedure, “Big Hurt” columnist David Thorpe was unable to furnish his regularly scheduled column to the Phoenix this week.
By DAVID THORPE | June 10, 2008

The 100 unsexiest men in the world

Who would Scarlett least like to be with?
Welcome to the first installment of ThePhoenix.com's 100 Unsexiest Men in the World.
By BILL JENSEN & RYAN STEWART | March 27, 2008

Motley crews

A short history of Boston rock
The history of Boston rock and roll begins with these immortal words: “Ding! Dong! Ding ding dong! Ka-ding dong, ding dong ding!”
By BRETT MILANO | November 15, 2006

Bebe does the Middle East

Modest, demure and quiet
Dressed in blue jeans and a tight black top, Bebe Buell is in the dressing room last Saturday at the Middle East downstairs, applying make-up and massaging her bare feet.
By JIM SULLIVAN | July 25, 2006

The New Cars

The new real thing
On stage, the new line-up didn’t sound like a tribute act, and neither did it sound like a Cars/Utopia hybrid. It sounded like the real thing.
By BRETT MILANO | June 14, 2006

Bye-Bye Ric

Rundgren joins Hawkes and Easton in the New Cars
How do you revive a legendary band when the frontman isn’t interested?
By BRETT MILANO | May 31, 2006

The New Cars

When old bands play new tunes
With some kind of Killer(s) neo-new wave tide now undeniably lapping at the shores of mainstream pop and its underground analogue, the return of the Cars — one of Boston’s best-known new-wave breakouts — is a no brainer.
By MATT ASHARE | May 09, 2006

Din

LONGHAIR MUSIC | Din
If you’ve seen Din play clubs, odds are you’ve been both impressed and confused.
By BRETT MILANO | April 10, 2006

Boston music news, March 17, 2006

Notes on The Cars, Unearth, and Hallelujah the Hills
Boston rock icons the Cars will reunite for a summer tour that hits Bank of America Pavilion on May 9. There’s just one catch: standing in for Rick Ocasek, who opted out of the reunion, will be Todd Rundgren.
By SARAH TOMLINSON | March 14, 2006

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