Acting
Elliot Easton
Born 1953-12-18
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Elliot Easton
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MTV Video Music Awards
1984
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The Corndog Man
1999
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The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984
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The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
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Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008
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The Cars: Unlocked
2006
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The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
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The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984
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Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
1998
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (9 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar | Self | Movie | 2008 |
 | The Cars: Unlocked | Himself (guitar, backing vocals) | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Corndog Man | Music | Movie | 1999 |
 | Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling | Gitarre | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session) | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self | TV Series | 1984 |
 | The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas | Self | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Cars: Heartbeat City | Elliot Easton | Movie | 1984 |