In this new Gibson TV series, the good times definitely roll as Jimmy and Jeff talk all things Cars, the Boston music scene, palmetto bugs, Neil Diamond, and their mutual love of Chicago blues with Cars guitarist Elliot Easton.

In this episode, Jeff and Jimmy dig into the impact the genre-bending Cars had in the 80s and beyond with guitarist Elliot Easton who opens up about the legacy of The Cars, their humble beginnings, and how an influential DJ in Boston helped launch their career with an old-school demo tape.

Maybe growing up across the street from Neil Diamond had something to do with Elliot Easton’s musical destiny, or maybe not. But his impact on rock music cannot be denied. In 1976 Easton joined Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form The Cars, a new wave ensemble that went counter to the big hair and blistering guitar solos of the day. Elliot and The Cars recorded several platinum albums and top 40 singles and were a mainstay on MTV. Elliot released his only solo album, “Change No Change,” in 1985 while on hiatus from The Cars and later toured with Creedence Clearwater Revisited. In 2018 The Cars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To this day, The Cars enjoy a passionate following among old and new fans, evidenced by the nearly 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Jeff Garlin is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He plays family patriarch Murray Goldberg in the ABC series The Goldbergs and Jeff Greene in the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. He has also had recurring roles in other TV shows, including Mad About You and Arrested Development. Jeff has also appeared in several movies, including Safety Not Guaranteed, WALL-E, ParaNorman, and Toy Story 3.

For more information about Jeff Garlin, be sure to visit his website at https://www.jeffgarlin.com/.

Jimmy Vivino is an American musician who plays guitar and keyboards. He is also known for his singing, producing, and work as a musical director. He was the leader of Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, the house band for the TBS late-night program, Conan. He was also a member of the Tonight Show Band and the house band for NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Jimmy has also performed with numerous rock bands and respected musicians, including Al Kooper, Levon Helm, John Sebastian, Johnnie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin, Son Seals, Donald Fagen, Phoebe Snow, and Laura Nyro.

For more information about Jimmy Vivino, check out his website at https://www.jimmyvivino.com.

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