Benjamin Orzechowski (September 8, 1947 -- October 3, 2000), known professionally as Benjamin Orr, was an American musician best known as a singer, bassist and co-founder of the rock band the Cars. He sang lead vocals on several of their best known songs, including "Just What I Needed '', "Let 's Go '' and "Drive ''. He also scored a moderate solo hit with "Stay the Night. '' Orr was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars in 2018.
when did benjamin orr of the cars die
October 3, 2000