Benjamin Orr

The Profile

Benjamin Orr was an American bassist, singer, and songwriter, best known as co-lead vocalist and bassist of The Cars. He sang lead on major hits like Just What I Needed and Drive, and released the solo album The Lace (1986) featuring the hit Stay the Night. He remained active until his death in 2000.

Co-lead singer and bassist of The Cars; lead vocals on "Just What I Needed" and "Drive"; solo album The Lace (1986); active from the mid-1960s until 2000; inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Cars in 2018.

A vivid, nostalgic dive into Benjamin Orr’s 1986 solo album The Lace: glossy keyboards, new wave shimmer, and ballads that echo Drive-era grandeur. The review links Orr’s sound to The Cars and Roxy Music, praising melodies and crystalline synths. Standouts include Too Hot To Stop, Stay the Night, Skyline, Hold On, and more. Clear thumbs-up for 80s lovers and melody seekers.