In Cleveland in the late ’60s they formed bands with names like ID Nirvana and Leatherwood. After moving to Boston in the early ’70s, there was Milkwood, Richard and the Rabbits — which included ...

Editor's note: Due to a scheduling change, this segment did not air on Oct. 14, 2025, as planned. Starting in 1978, the Boston-based band The Cars had a series of hit songs and videos before breaking ...

Bill Janovitz was 12 years old when his friend’s older brother introduced him to the Cars. It was 1978 and their self-titled debut LP — featuring “Good Times Roll,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Just What ...

Forty years ago, the Cars, unwittingly, crashed the donation phone lines in the U.K. during Live Aid. The group had actually already played "Drive" during its Live Aid set in Philadelphia a couple of ...

Our writers' picks for the very best bands since rock became a permanent part of popular music. One thing is for sure every year around the time of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies — ...

Starting in 1978, the Boston-based band The Cars had a series of hit songs and videos before breaking up 10 years later. Editor’s note: Due to a scheduling change, this segment did not air on Oct. 14, ...