Musician Dictionary

Benjamin Orr

American musician (1947–2000) · co-lead singer for The Cars

DescriptionAmerican musician (1947–2000)
Source: Wikidata
Born1947-08-09
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLakewood Lakewood
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2000-10-03
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathAtlanta Atlanta
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger bassist songwriter composer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsbass guitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Genresnew wave
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsElektra
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Cars Milkwood Cap'n Swing The Cars
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata

Also known as

B. Orr Ben Orr Benjamin Orzechowski

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Identifiers

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