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Elliot Easton
Born 1953-12-18Brooklyn, New York, USA
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".
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Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric GuitarSelfThe Cars: UnlockedHimself (guitar, backing vocals)The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979RoleCreedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On TravelingGitarreThe Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)RoleThe Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, TexasSelfThe Cars: Heartbeat CityElliot Easton