"I left all my stuff in Akron. I had nothing and still keep it that way."
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About Benjamin Orr
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.
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