Jonathan Richman

The Profile

Jonathan Richman is an American singer-songwriter, founder of The Modern Lovers, known for minimalist, lo-fi rock and influential songs such as "Roadrunner."

Born 1951; founder of The Modern Lovers; influential on punk and indie rock; noted for a simple, direct songwriting style and lo-fi recordings.

A celebratory review of Jonathan Richman's Rock'n'Roll With The Modern Lovers. Highlights the album's one-take, low-fi approach and its lasting, cult status. Praises the record as fresh, inventive and indispensable. Connects Richman to rock'n'roll roots rather than punk aggression.