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Jonathan Michael Richman [1] (born May 16, 1951) [2] is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970, he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key acoustic and electric backing.
In the rock 'n' roll history books, Jonathan Richman usually gets a brief mention as the link between The Velvet Underground and the British punk movement.
Learn about Jonathan Richman, the American songwriter and performer who created the Modern Lovers and influenced punk rock. Find out his latest news, music, tour dates and how to contact his agent.
May 18, 2024 · Find out when and where Jonathan Richman, the singer and songwriter of The Modern Lovers, is playing near you. See his upcoming concerts in 2024-2025, watch videos, view photos and get concert alerts.
The Modern Lovers were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 but their recordings were not released until 1976 or later. It featured Richman and bassist Ernie Brooks with drummer David Robinson (later of The Cars) and keyboardist Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads ).
Jun 5, 2021 · Oscar Zambuto, a music journalist, sends a handwritten letter to Jonathan Richman, a punk pioneer and singer-songwriter, and gets a reply. Read the Q&A about his influences, languages, and summer feeling.
Listen to and buy music by Jonathan Richman, the American singer-songwriter and former member of The Modern Lovers. Explore his latest releases, including Just A Spark, On Journey From The Dark, and California.
