Elliot Easton
Born
18 December 1953 (72)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also known as
Elliot Steinberg
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".
Filmography (7)
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008
The Cars: Unlocked
2006
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
1998
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984