Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers

Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers was an American rock band formed in 1970 in Natick, Massachusetts. The original lineup included Richman, bassist Ernie Brooks, drummer David Robinson, and keyboardist Jerry Harrison. Their music was influenced by bands like The Velvet Underground and The Stooges, leading to their classification as "proto-punk". Their 1976 debut album, "The Modern Lovers", features tracks like "Roadrunner" and "Pablo Picasso". After the original lineup disbanded, Richman continued with various versions of The Modern Lovers until 1988, producing albums such as "Jonathan Sings!" and "Rock 'n' Roll with the Modern Lovers". The products available from the artist Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers include CDs.