Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 18, 1953
Place of Birth:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Elliot Easton
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elliot Easton (née Steinberg, December 18, 1953) is an American musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He played lead guitar and sang backing vocals for The Cars. His guitar solos are an integral part of the band's hit singles. He studied music at the Berklee College of Music. He is a left-handed guitarist. After the collapse of the Cars in 1988, Easton played in bands such as the New Cars and the roots rock group Creedence Clearwater Revisited. In 2018, Easton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar | Self |
| 2006 | The Cars: Unlocked | Himself (guitar, backing vocals) |
| 2000 | The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 | |
| 1998 | Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling | Gitarre |
| 1989 | The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session) | |
| 1984 | The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas | Self |
| 1984 | The Cars: Heartbeat City |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self |