Benjamin Orr

Benjamin Orr
Benjamin Orr
	Orr in 1984
Background information
Also known as	Ben Orr
Born	Benjamin Orzechowski; September 8, 1947; Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	October 4, 2000 (aged 53); Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	New wave; power pop; pop rock; electronic rock;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; bass guitar; guitar;
Years active	1964–2000
Label	Elektra
Formerly of	The Cars; The Grasshoppers; Mixed Emotions; ID Nirvana; Milkwood; Leatherwood; Richard and the Rabbits; Cap'n Swing; Voices of Classic Rock; Big People Band;

Benjamin Orr (né Orzechowski, September 8, 1947 – October 4, 2000) was an American musician. He was best known as the bassist, co-lead vocalist, and co-founder of the band the Cars. He sang lead vocals on several of their hits, including "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", "Moving in Stereo", and "Drive". He also had the solo hit "Stay the Night".

Orr was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars in 2018.