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Jonathan Richman

American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1951 · age 75

Jonathan Michael Richman 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.

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He is known for his wide-eyed, unaffected, and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, is influenced by music from around the world.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
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Born 1951 · age 75

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