Born Jonathan Michael Richman in Natick, Massachusetts,16 May, 1951. JR is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, known for his wide-eyed, unaffected and child-like outlook, and his music that often draws on influences from around the world. In 1970, he founded The Modern Lovers, a massively influential proto-punk band that led the way to Punk, Alternative and Indie music. Cited as an influence by many musicians, his songs have been covered by such artists as John Cale, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and The Sex Pistols. Since the mid-1970s, he has worked either solo or with low-key, generally acoustic, backing.
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