The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Cars at the center of new book exploring the band's history

The Cars: A New Book Exploring the Band's History

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Cars, are at the center of a new book that delves into the band's history.

Formed in Boston in 1978, the band had a string of hit songs and videos before disbanding 10 years later.

Musicians and author Bill Janovitz shares their story in his new book, The Cars: Let the Stories be Told.

Excerpted from "The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told." Copyright 2025 by William Janovitz.

Reprinted with permission of Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, the book offers a unique perspective on the band's history.

Author Bill Janovitz spoke with host Robin Young about the book, which aired on October 14, 2025.

Author's summary: New book exploring The Cars' history.

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WBUR WBUR — 2025-10-14