Everyone could use a little help around the holidays. How about we help you? From now through December 20th, follow the Official Cars Playlist on Spotify using the link below and you’ll be entered to win our "Just What I Needed" giveaway. One grand prize winner will take home a copy of The Cars' THE ELEKTRA YEARS 1978-1987 on vinyl and a copy of the limited-edition "Just What I Needed" 7" picture disc. Five lucky runner-ups will receive picture discs.
Born on this day in 1944: Robert W. Derminer, a.k.a. Rob Tyner, lead singer of The MC5. Yes, he’s the man who famously – and obscenely – informed listeners what they could do with the jams, but he also had a bit of a solo career in the wake of the MC5’s dissolution. In celebration of his birthday, we’ve put together a six-pack of songs in Tyner’s honor, starting with one of those aforementioned solo endeavors and followed by five covers of MC5 songs by other artists.
55 years ago this month, Jimmy Witherspoon released his classic album ‘SPOON, which provides us with an opportunity to take a…DEEP DIVE!
