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Benjamin Orr

Benjamin Orr is an act on the Starverb influence map. They run in the same orbit as The Cars, Will to Power, Richard Marx, Wang Chung and The Raspberries, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Joni Mitchell and Igor Khoroshev, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 24 connections around Benjamin Orr and forward to Joni Mitchell. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

Benjamin Orr 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".

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Benjamin OrrJoni MitchellIgor KhoroshevThe CarsWill to PowerRichard MarxWang ChungThe RaspberriesMike & The MechanicsThompson Twinsa-ha

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Benjamin Orr connections

Benjamin Orr shares an orbit with The Cars, Will to Power, Richard Marx and Wang Chung, went on to shape Joni Mitchell and Igor Khoroshev. 24 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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