The Resume

(1976-1988)
Formed in Boston
Ric Ocasek (1949- , Vocals/Rhythm Guitar)
Benjamin Orr (September 8, 1947-October 3, 2000, Vocals/Bass)
Elliot Easton (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Dave Robinson (Drums/Percussion/Syndrums/Backing Vocals)
Greg Hawkes (Keyboards/Percussion/Saxophone/Backing Vocals)
Albums include 'The Cars,' 'Candy-O,' 'Panorama,' 'Shake It Up,' 'Heartbeat City' and 'Door to Door'
Hits include 'Just What I Needed,' 'You Might Think,' 'Shake It Up' and 'Drive'

Why they might be annoying:

Pop-up Video stated that while a whole car is worth less than the sum of its parts, none of the band members had significant solo careers.
Model Paulina Porizkova spotted lead singer Ric Ocasek in a Cars video and thought he was the sexiest man she's ever seen.

Why they might not be annoying:

Their unique sound made them the most popular band in the late seventies to mid eighties.
The artwork on their record sleeves were provocative and sexy
Their 1977 single 'Just What I Needed' was popular and catchy.
Bassist Benjamin Orr had a successful solo single titled 'Stay the Night.'

Credit: BattyX3

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 1980's New Wave/Synth Pop
• BattyX3's Profiles [Series 01]
• Beavis and Butthead Mocked My Video
• Car Names
• Fridays' Musical Guest
• I am a New Englander
• I Performed at Live Aid [July 13, 1985]
• I Sing About Craziness
• John Waters Films
• Kerrang!'s Top 20 Albums of the Year [1984] (Ranked: 10)
• Lollapalooza 2011
• Midnight Special Performers [A-K]
• MTV VMA: Best Video of the Year (Ranked: 1984)
• MTV's 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made (Ranked: 25)
• My Backstage Rider is on The Smoking Gun
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1980s] (Ranked: 1984)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1985)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1984)
• My Song Inspired a Hannah Montana Episode Title
• My Song is Downloadable Content For Rock Band
• My Song is Featured on Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Like Omigod! The 80's Pop Culture Box'
• My Video Played on MTV's First Day [August 1, 1981] (Ranked: 20)
• Pitchfork Media's Top 100 Albums of the 1970's (Ranked: 62)
• Profiles 4001-4250 (Ranked: 4068)
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Members (Ranked: 2018)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - 201-300 [Performers] (Ranked: 282)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - 301-400 [2020] (Ranked: 353)
• Saturday Night Live Musical Guests [1980-84] (Ranked: 1983)
• Saturday Night Live Musical Guests [1985-89] (Ranked: 1987)
• The Chipmunks Covered My Song
• Vehicle Names
• VH-1's 100 Greatest Videos (Ranked: 76)
• We Opened for J. Geils Band

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 126 Votes: 31.75% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 24 Votes: 4.17% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 61 Votes: 42.62% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 119 Votes: 46.22% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 53 Votes: 69.81% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 68 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 45 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 170 Votes: 61.76% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 68 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 102 Votes: 36.27% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 261 Votes: 31.80% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 153 Votes: 45.75% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 41.96% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 253 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 393 Votes: 43.51% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 764 Votes: 43.19% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2938 Votes: 39.55% Annoying