Thursday, June 1, 2017

Jonathan Richman (May 16, 1951)

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonathan Richman was born to Jewish parents in Massachusetts and began writing music at an early age. In his early twenties, he formed a seminal band the Modern Lovers, well known for their hits "Roadrunner" and "Pablo Picasso." Despite his being known as a godfather of punk for his early work with the band, his solo work is known for its acoustic sound and childlike lyrics.

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