Name: Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers
Brand: Jonathan Richman

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Catalogue number

MOVLP1686G

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Gold

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180 Gram Vinyl. Individually Numbered

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-01

Signed copies

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Little Amber Fish

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8719262029255

Total Cap

Gold LP

Artist

Jonathan Richman

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Omnivore

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Jonathan Richman is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born on May 16, 1951 in Natick, Massachusetts. With a career spanning decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his unique style and captivating performances, Jonathan has garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Throughout his musical journey, Jonathan has released numerous albums that showcase his talent and creativity. His songs are characterized by heartfelt lyrics and melodic tunes that resonate with listeners of all ages. With each release, he continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories.

In addition to his solo work, Jonathan has collaborated with various artists over the years, further expanding his artistic horizons. He has also been recognized for his contributions to film soundtracks and theater productions.

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Born in Natick, Massachusetts, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Richman began playing music and writing his own songs in the mid 60s. While in Boston, Richman formed the Modern Lovers, a proto-punk garage rock band. Other notable members of the group were keyboard player Jerry Harrison and drummer David Robinson, who later joined Talking Heads and the Cars, respectively. In 1975, Richman moved to California to record as a solo singer/songwriter. In January 1976, Richman put together a new version of the Modern Lovers, which included original Modern Lovers drummer, David Robinson, along with former Rubinoos bassist Greg 'Curly' Keranen and Leroy Radcliffe on guitar. The albums produced by the new group found Richman turning away from electric rock music towards gentler acoustic textures, with a strong rooting in 50s rock and roll.

The album Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers was released in May 1976, three months before the earlier The Modern Lovers sessions were finally released known as their eponymous self-titled debut studio album.

Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers

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Discover Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers by Jonathan Richman. Limited Edition LPs and CD available from Omnivore. A pioneer of proto-punk garage rock.