Elliot Easton
Acting·December 18, 1953 — 72 years old·Brooklyn, New York, USA
Elliot Easton is the renowned lead guitarist and founding member of the American new wave band The Cars. A left-handed player known for his melodic and technically precise solos, his work is a defining element of the band's signature sound on hits like "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl".
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2008Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric GuitarSelf2006The Cars: UnlockedHimself (guitar, backing vocals)2000The Cars: Live - Musikladen 19791999The Corndog ManMusic1998Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On TravelingGitarre1989The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)1984MTV Video Music AwardsTVSelf1984The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, TexasSelf1984The Cars: Heartbeat CityElliot Easton