Ric Ocasek‘s sudden death yesterday (September 15) stunned many in the music and entertainment world.
The shock and sadness of many led to countless tributes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Here is just a sample of some notable reactions to Ocasek’s death.
weezer on Twitter
The weezer family is devastated by the loss of our friend and mentor Ric Ocasek, who passed away Sunday. We will miss him forever, & will forever cherish the precious times we got to work and hang out with him. Rest in Peace & rock on Ric, we love you.
Flea on Twitter
Ahh man, say it ain't so. I loved Ric Ocasek. What an interesting, smart, kind, funny man who made incredible records. I loved those Cars albums when I was a teenager. Perfect pop songs with those wicked elliot... https://t.co/SjtRU8OaJO
Bryan Adams on Twitter
RIP Ric Ocasek. Great songwriter and singer for the Cars #RIPRicOcasek
The Andy Warhol Museum on Twitter
We are saddened to hear about #RicOcasek's passing. Not only did #AndyWarhol create portraits of Ric, he also directed @TheCarsBand music video, "Hello Again", and featured Ric on his "Fifteen Minutes" TV show. Andy Warhol, "Ric Ocasek", 1980, © AWF. #TheCars #music #warhol #art
Danko Jones on Twitter
The Bad Brains blew my mind but when I turned their album Rock For Light over to the back & found out Ric Ocasek of The Cars produced it, my world was set on fire. After that I didn't give a fuck about "guilty pleasures" or what other people thought was cool.
Deen Castronovo on Twitter
Ric Ocasek of The Cars Dies at 75. This is Such a bummer.Still a huge Cars fan... Rest In Peace Sir.... https://t.co/iekIVBTVYX
Billy Idol on Twitter
Sorry 2 hear about #ricocasek RIP loved his work with the band #Suicide
RainnWilson on Twitter
I'm stunned and saddened by the loss of Ric Ocasek - he was a visionary who affected the lives and hearts of everyone who listened to music in the 80s. God Speed, Ric! Keep Moving in Stereo!
RainnWilson on Twitter
I'm stunned and saddened by the loss of Ric Ocasek - he was a visionary who affected the lives and hearts of everyone who listened to music in the 80s. God Speed, Ric! Keep Moving in Stereo!
The Hold Steady on Twitter
Our walkout: "Since You're Gone". RIP Ric Ocasek https://t.co/si1DI7HtOT
Rachel Dratch on Twitter
Sad to hear of the passing of Ric Ocasek. Takes me back to hearing the Cars constantly on WBCN (the Rrrrock of Boston!) Sat behind him at a play once and got to fan out at him in person and he couldn't have been nicer.
Vernon Reid on Twitter
Awwwww Man..... Ric Ocasek was one of oddest, BEST Front Men EVER. The Cars! The TUNES! Ric Ocasek also showed Visionary taste in producing #BadBrains 2nd album Rock For Light. Am DEEPLY Bummed over this. Am a Cars FAN. https://t.co/yfz1yUyeuX
Thomas Dolby on Twitter
R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, lead singer with The Cars, at 75. A very cool cat. He was the first person to hear my album The Flat Earth from start to finish, in Mutt Lange's house in Chelsea.
Alyssa Milano on Twitter
Rest In Peace, Ric Ocasek. ????
Jason Isbell on Twitter
It doesn't matter where you've been, as long as it was deep." There's a #ricocasek lyric for you.
Kathy Valentine on Twitter
I'm not processing the death of Ric Ocasek yet, can't even read a story about it. I didn't know him, but I think we all felt like we did kind of know him. He picked great musicians, had impeccable popular music instincts. A classic.
Paul Stanley on Twitter
RIP Ric Ocasek. A very sad loss. My condolences to his family. https://t.co/0KXmMC0qEi
Terri Nunn on Twitter
We were just playing your music on the bus last night. Just what I needed.????#RicOcasek
The Cribs on Twitter
We will remember #RicOcasek for many reasons-his friendship, his artistry, but most of all for his generosity. Here was a bona fide legend, who seemed to care as much about our record as we did. Which was a huge thrill, of course. A star through and through.
Jon Lovitz on Twitter
So sorry to hear about Ric Ocasek's passing. I met him and Paulina on SNL many times. Such nice people and great kids. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Jimmy Eat World on Twitter
RIP Ric Ocasek. ????
Colin Hanks on Twitter
RIP Ric Ocasek. That guy is responsible, or involved, for so much music.
Michael Johns on Twitter
It's so easy to blow up your problems. It's so easy to play up your breakdown. It's so easy to fly through the window. It's so easy to fool with the sound." #RIPRicOcasek #RicOcasek #TheCars
h. jon benjamin on Twitter
Two weeks ago I was teaching my kid to drive while playing 'drive'. I don't think i played a single album more than I did their first album. RIP ric ocasek