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Ric Ocasek Net Worth 2023; Income, Wife, Death & Biography

Ric Ocasek Net Worth

Who is Ric Ocasek?

Richard Theodore Otcasek, better known as Ric Ocasek, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Ric was the primary co-lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the rock band the Cars. He released seven solo albums in his career. In 1986, his song “Emotion in Motion” was a top 20 hit in the United States. he also worked as a record producer for artists such as Motion City Soundtrack, Suicide, Bad Brains, Weezer, Nada Surf, Guided by Voices, and No Doubt. At the time of death, Ric Ocasek net worth is around $40 Million.

Real Name:       Richard Theodore Otcasek
Date of birth: March 23, 1944
Age: 75 years old
Height: 6 Feet 3 Inch
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nationality: American
Wife:
  1. Paulina Porizkova (m. 1989–2019)
  2. Suzanne Ocasek (m. 1971–1988)
  3. Constance Campbell (m. 1963–1971)
Children/Kids: Oliver Orion Ocasek, Jonathan Raven Ocasek, Christopher Otcasek, Eron Otcasek, Derek Otcasek, Adam Ocasek
Profession: Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and painter
Ric Ocasek Net Worth 2023: $40 Million
Died: September 15, 2019

Early Life

On March 23, 1944, Ric Ocasek was born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States; he is 75 years old and holds American nationality. Ric Ocasek’s birth name is Richard Theodore Otcasek.

His family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, when he was 16. His father worked as a systems analyst with NASA at the Lewis Research Center.

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In 1963, Ric Ocasek graduated from Maple Heights High School. He attended Antioch College and Bowling Green State University but dropped out to pursue a career in music.

In 1965, he met with future Cars bassist Benjamin Orr in Cleveland. A few years later, he reconnected in Columbus, Ohio, and the two began performing in and booking bands together. In 1968, they formed a band called ID Nirvana and performed in and around Ohio State University.

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Ric Ocasek was married three times in his life. First, he was married to Constance Campbell. The couple got married in 1963. However, they were divorced in 1971. Then he was married to Suzanne Otcasek after divorce in the same year. They were married for 17 years.

In 1984, Ocasek met an 18-year-old Czech. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova, while he was still married to Suzanne. In 1988, Ocasek and Suzanne divorced.

On August 23, 1989, Ric was married a third time to Porizkova. On Saint-Barthélemy Island. Porizkova announced she and Ocasek had separated a year earlier, in May 2018.

Ric Ocasek had six sons, two from each of his three marriages. His eldest son Christopher (b. 1964), is a singer.

He formed the rock group Glamour Camp which released one album in 1989 and appeared as a solo artist in the film Pretty Woman (1990).

His other children include Adam (b. 1970), Eron (b. 1973), Derek (b. 1981), Jonathan Raven (b. 1993), and Oliver (b. 1999).

Age, Height, and Weight

At the time of death, Ric Ocasek was 75 years old. Ric Ocasek’s height is 6 feet 3 inches. His weight is 95 kg.

Professional Life

Ric Ocasek started music at the age of 16. He met his future bandmate, Benjamin Orr, during his teenage. He was already a professional musician at the time.

 

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They decided to form their band after a few other meetings. It was a folk-rock band named ‘Milkwood.’ Then they released their debut album ‘How’s the weather,’ but it failed terribly.

After that, they left the band and formed a few other bands, but success didn’t come to them again. They started working for other bands. Again, Oscasek formed a band called ‘The Cars.’

Ric released only a single song through the group. He worked as the lead songwriter and guitarist of this band. The band has released only one album titled ‘Move Like This.’

In 1982, he released his first solo album. After the band’s downfall, ‘The Cars,’ he released seven solo albums.

Unfortunately, Ric Ocasek was found dead on September 15, 2019, by his estranged wife. The Chief Medical Examiner’s office reported that Ocasek died from natural causes. He suffered from both hypertensive heart and coronary artery disease.

Social Media Links

Ric Ocasek loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He created the self-titled YouTube channel “Ric Ocasek” on Feb 5, 2015, with 21.9K subscribers and more than 9,587,823 views. Ric Ocasek continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He has 23.5K followers on Instagram. He is a celebrity and is widely followed on social media sites. Ric Ocasek’s net worth in 2023 is $40 Million.

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Ric Ocasek Net worth 2023 / Ric Ocasek’s Salary / Income

At the time of death, Ric Ocasek net worth was $40 Million. He earned his net worth from his musical career. He also makes money from selling his musical albums, music tours, live performances, songwriting, and streaming royalties. He also earns money through brand promotions, endorsements, and sponsorships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Ric Ocasek is so famous?

Ric Ocasek was a well-known American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

How old is Ric Ocasek?

Ric Ocasek was born on March 23, 1944, and he was 75 years old when died.

Who is Ric Ocasek’s wife?

Ric Ocasek wives name are:

  1. Paulina Porizkova (m. 1989–2019)
  2. Suzanne Ocasek (m. 1971–1988)
  3. Constance Campbell (m. 1963–1971)

What is Ric Ocasek net worth?

At the time of death, Ric Ocasek net worth is around $40 Million.

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