Jonathan Richman

Guitarist

Birthday May 16, 1951

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Boston, MA

Age 73 years old

#124,506 Most Popular

Numerology: 1

About

Founding member of the seminal proto-punk band The Modern Lovers, who paved the way for new wave, punk rock, and indie music.

Before Fame

Growing up, he was heavily influenced by the sound of The Velvet Underground and used the Underground's former producer on The Modern Lovers' demo recording.

Trivia

While in their original form, Modern Lovers released only one album and they broke new stylistic ground with songs about life in their native Boston and about the small indignities of dating.

Family Life

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, home of The Velvet Underground, on which he based so much of his music.

Associated With

His musical style set the tone for groups like Rivers Cuomo's band Weezer.

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