Jonathan Richman

Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman in 2014
Background information
Born (1951-05-16) May 16, 1951
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, saxophone
Years active1970–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe 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.

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