benjamin "ben" orzechowski (september 8, 1947 – october 4, 2000), known professionally as benjamin orr and ben orr, was an american musician best known as the bassist, primary lead singer 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."