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Jonathan Richman is a professional musician and songwriter who has been performing for over thirty years.Vapor Records: Johnathan Richman
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Fast Facts
- Born: May 15, 1951Bookrags.com: Jonathan Richman Biography
- Birthplace: Natick MassachusettsBiography: Jonathan Richman
- Resides: San Francisco, CaliforniaArticle: Oh You're So Silent Jonathan Richman (May 26, 2007)
- Genres: Pop, rockallmusic: Jonathan Richman
- Origin: Boston, MassachusettsBookrags.com: Jonathan Richman Biography
- Active: 1970-presentallmusic: Jonathan Richman
- Albums: 23AOL Music: Jonathan Richman Albums
- Labels: Ada/Vapor, Castle, Earmark, and moreAOL Music:Jonathan Richman Albums
- Had a small role in the film There's Something About Mary
- Associated with: The Modern LoversBiography: Jonathan Richman
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Early Years
Richman started playing the guitar at the age of fifteen. He was born close to Boston, and moved to New York in 1969. He had a number of odd jobs while in New York, such as a foot messenger for a magazine. In 1970 he moved back to Boston, where he started his career.Yahoo! Music: Jonathan Richman Biography -
Career
Richman formed The Modern Lovers who recorded one album before splitting up in 1973. When they broke up, Richman went on to form another version of The Modern Lovers, with different musicians and a different style of of music. In 1979 Richman went solo, recording one album before going into self-imposed exile. He resurfaced in 1983.Yahoo! Music: Jonathan Richman Biography -
Jonathan Richman Quotes
When there's things to do not because you gotta.Thinkexist.com: Jonathan Richman QuotesSometimes it works. Sometimes I feel like playing "Hospital". Sometimes I feel like playing "Pablo Picasso". I've been playing a lot lately. I do it as long as I feel like it.Thinkexist.com: Jonathan Richman Quotes
Well, you know it was so different from when you rehearsed. You're out there with your guitar and trying to get a sound, but it doesn't sound anything like what you expect!Thinkexist.com: Jonathan Richman Quotes
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True that! Calle-the-man-balle! RT @thornkvist: Vit Päls-Carl är Malmös Jonathan Richman, loves it
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RT @thornkvist Vit Päls-Carl är Malmös Jonathan Richman, loves it
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@solace I guess I am just exceedingly amused by the notion of a somewhat mean British version of Jonathan Richman.
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@petergregson i saw jonathan richman a few years ago and he asked for his guitar to be turned down, definitely a rock n roll first!
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Jonathan Richman Poster Continental Club Handbill Gig - $15.00
This poster is 11 by 17 inches approximately and is in mint condition. It is shipped rolled in a hard cardboard tube.
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You Can Have a Cell Phone That's Okay But not Me - $4.99
This 7-inch is backed with a new version of "When We Refuse To Suffer" from his latest release, "Because Her Beauty Is Raw And Wild". It's Jonathan at his best and is already a concert favorite.
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Jonathan Richman Songbook - $17.99
With a loyal, cult-like following, Jonathan Richman has remained an alternative pop/rock fan favorite since the rise and fall of his band the Modern Lovers in the early 1970s. His eclectic style and talent is showcased in solo collections r...
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Because Her Beauty Is Raw & Wild - $16.98
Richman is one of modern music's most original artists, and quite possibly the friendliest, most sincere live performer on the face of the earth. This is his fifth release on Vapor, and his first new album in three years. Features eleven ne...
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