Benjamin Orr
1947 - 2000
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Biography
Benjamin Orr (1947-2000) was an American musician best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band The Cars. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Orr began his musical career in the 1960s and eventually co-founded The Cars in the 1970s. The band achieved commercial success with hits like 'Drive' and 'Just What I Needed'. Apart from his work with The Cars, Orr released a solo album 'The Lace' in 1986.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I suppose I am a frustrated musician so I annoy my wife in the bathroom with my guitar.
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We were all middle-class kids who grew up working for a living.
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I saw the music as sort of an escape from real life, and I was taken with the idea of being in a rock band.
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I wasn’t attracted to cars the way a lot of guys were. I’m just glad I got it and worked with it.
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I left all my stuff in Akron. I had nothing and still keep it that way.