Kasim also said on stage that he was recording background vocals with Eric Troyer and Storm. During November and December 2005 Kasim recorded background vocals with Eric Troyer and Todd Rundgren but Kasim made no mention of Todd being at this session on stage on Friday.

Eric Troyer sung background vocals on the 1993 release Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell and I think it's safe to say that Storm is known in music business circles as Bat Out Of Hell III's producer Desmond Childs' "protégé".

Many thanks to Marilyn for all the photos on the page.

(Many thanks to Gary "Goat" Goveia for the photo on the left here taken during Kasim's set - more photos from this set to be added to this site soon!)

Below the article lots of fans have posted their feelings about the unconfirmed collaboration of a tour with the two bands which makes an interesting read. Comments include:
"I would pay up to $60. I have not seen The Cars but even in their heyday I heard that it was a rather boring concert. I have seen Blondie lots of times and their shows of the late 90's and of late are better than their heyday shows, which is not saying much but they have a tight sound. I think that The Cars would HAVE to be the opening band, especially in LA, SF and NY."
"I'm excited about a Cars tour and would be even more if Ric / Elliot / Greg / David got together to record a new album. That band made some great music. I'd pay to see them again."
"I'd pay big money to see Todd Rundgren anywhere, anytime. The fans of The Cars will be in for a treat with Todd at the helm. The only reason I would see The Cars is because of Todd."
"I would have to think long and hard before I'd see The Cars without Ric Ocasek."
"As long as Todd, Kasim and Prarie are playing.. I'd pay anything"
"I am quite excited about this upcoming tour with the "New Cars", anything Todd Rundgren is involved in will be first class all the way, and my understanding is that Todd is not trying to replace Ric in any-way but instead while staying true to the original music the shows will have Todd's signature on them, pleasing both the faithful Cars fans as well as Todd's own fans. Ric has stated he does not want to tour with The Cars so while this lineup is a bit diverse from the original this promises to be a great blending of great talents well worth seeing. I figured with Blondie along for the ride the shows would appear in smaller arena or shed type venues capable of holding 2,000 to 4,000 fans and I think keeping the ticket price reasonable will help get all curious fans to these shows. I personally cannot wait!"
"I'd go see them - I'm a huge Cars fan and it's more of them than I ever got to see during their heyday. Todd R. and Blondie would be the icing on the cake!"
"Would pay a lot to see Greg & Elliot jam. Kasim Sulton and Prairie Prince are also top notch. Don't know about Blondie or Rundgren. The Cars just had such great music, period."
"The Cars w/o Ric and Ben is like seeing Zepplin w/o Plant and Paige. It's getting dangeriously close to being a tribute band. I might pay $30-40 to see the bill w/Blondie, but I guessing they're going to want to milk all of us aging yuppies for $75, and it the result will be lots of 1/3 full venues and a tour that has the # of dates cut back midway through."
"If they play 2,000-3,000 seat theaters and charge no more than $60, I think it would be a success. If they try to book large amphitheaters or arenas, it could be an embarrassment."
"I'm from Michigan and my 19 yr. old son and I went to California in 2004 to catch four "Todd Rundgren & the Liars" shows with Kasim Sulton. How much would I spend? I figure that one week with airfare, hotels, rental cars, food, tickets, housesitter I must have spent at least $5000. Best musician the U.S. has to offer."
"I'd spend $100 for a ticket."
"I usually can't afford much. If I had it to spend, $75 might seem resonable. I'm hoping for $50."
"I would pay $50.00 to see them again. I have no interest in seeing The Cars without their original lead singer. I will see the show, but will not be there for The Cars portions, only Blondie's. Also, I hope that since it's a double bill show, Blondie does not shorten their 90+ minute set. My idea is to have The Cars open for Blondie, and maybe do about 7 songs."
"I have no problem paying for tickets. 75.$ tops seems reasonable for good seats. I would rather somone else play than Blondie but I'm game for a few shows"
"I would pay anywhere between 50-100 dollars for a reasonable ticket."
"I might pay $40.00-$50.00 to check out Blondie and The Cars."