The Killers, Alice Cooper, Nile Rodgers & more took to social media to share their memories of RicOcasek & his music
, recalled the musical impact of the band. "We have lost another great in Rock N Roll Hall Of Famer Ric Ocasek of The Cars. Ric and I actually used to be neighbors for a time when we lived in the Hollywood Hills," said Cooper. "Ric had a very unique voice for rock n roll, there was just nothing complicated about it and that really gave The Cars an edge on the radio.
Actor Rainn Wilson shared his thoughts with a heartfelt message: "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!" ' Brandon Flowers shared an email he wrote to Ocasek several years ago, calling the singer his "first king."Feeling grateful for Ric. Had the opportunity to send him this email a couple years back. My first king. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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