Jonathan Richman
American singer, songwriter and guitarist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. He is known for his wide-eyed,[3] 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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Born | (1951-05-16) May 16, 1951 (age 72) 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 |
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Formerly of | The Modern Lovers |
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