Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman | |
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Jonathan Richman in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 16, 1951 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, folk, proto-punk, garage rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, saxophone |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | The Modern Lovers |
Jonathan Michael Richman (born May 16, 1951) 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. He is known for his wide-eyed, unaffected, and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, is influenced by music from around the world.