Elliot Easton
Born: 1953-12-18
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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".
Known For
The Cars: Heartbeat City
The Corndog Man
The Cars: Unlocked
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
Top Movie Credits
The Cars: Heartbeat City
Elliot Easton
The Corndog Man
Music
The Cars: Unlocked
Himself (guitar, backing vocals)