Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers

Jonathan Richman (born May 15, 1951) is an American proto-punk icon and one of the progenitors of "indie rock."

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Jonathan Richman began playing music and writing his own songs in th

Jonathan Richman (born May 15, 1951) is an American proto-punk icon and one of the progenitors of "indie rock."

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Jonathan Richman began playing music and writing his own songs in the mid-1960s. In 1969 he moved to New York City, where he spent time living on the couch of The Velvet Underground's manager and working odd jobs while trying to break in as a professional musician. Failing at this, he returned to Boston.