Formed in Boston in 1976, the Cars took the trappings of the New Wave scene flourishing at CBGB in New York City, cleaned it up a bit, added a rock 'n' roll simplicity seemingly inspired by the Ramones, and proceeded to dominate the airwaves into the early part of the '80s. While synthesizers drove the action, they also provided a futuristic sheen to unshakably catchy pop songs, Ric Ocasek's deadpan vocals and his skinny, angular appearance, making the Cars the perfect compromise be...  [+]