Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1976 in Berkeley, California, United States
- Active: 1976 - 1988
Biography
The Modern Lovers were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band, billed simply as "The Modern Lovers", existed from 1970–74 but their recordings were not released until 1976 or later. It featured Richman and bassist *Ernie Brooks* with drummer *David Robinson* (later of *The Cars*) and keyboardist *Jerry Harrison* (later of *Talking Heads*). The sound of the band owed a great deal to the influence of *The Velvet Underground*, and is now sometimes classed as "protopunk".
Genres
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Discography
- Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers (1976) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Rock 'n' Roll With The Modern Lovers (1977) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Modern Lovers 'Live' (1977) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Back in Your Life (1979) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Jonathan Sings! (1983) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Rockin' and Romance (1985) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Modern Lovers 88 (1988) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- 'Home of the Hits': The Best of Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.75/5
Members
- Jonathan Richman - vocals, guitar (1976–1988)
- Leroy Radcliffe - guitar, vocals (1976–1979)
- Greg Keranen - bass, vocals (1976–1977; 1980–1984)
- D. Sharpe - drums, vocals (1976–1979)
- Asa Brebner - bass, guitar (1977–1979; 1985–1986)
- Michael Guardabascio - drums (1980–1984; 1986)
- Andy Paley - guitar, drums, backing vocals (1985–1986)