Elliot Easton

Known for: Acting

Born: 1953-12-18 (age 72)

From: Brooklyn, 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".

Filmography (8)

MOVIE
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.5
The Cars: Unlocked
2006
as Himself (guitar, backing vocals)
MOVIE★ 8.3
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
MOVIE
Creedance Clearwater Revisited - Keep On Traveling
1998
as Gitarre
MOVIE
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
TV★ 7.8
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Cars: Heartbeat City
1984
as Elliot Easton