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The Cars’ Artist Royalties Acquired by Primary Wave Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Following Primary Wave's acquisition of Cars frontman Ric Ocasek’s publishing catalog, the company has acquired the bandmembers’ artist royalties.

Following Primary Wave Music’s acquisition of Cars frontman Ric Ocasek’s publishing catalog l ast year, the company has acquired the bandmembers’ artist royalties as well. The Cars were one of the most successful and influential bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and in many ways were the first group to bring a new wave sound to American airwaves. While Ocasek and Cars bassist/vocalist and longtime musical partner Benjamin Orr had struggled for many years without success, in 1978 the Boston-based band hit it big — and fast.

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