The Modern Lovers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1970 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States
- Active: 1970 - 1988
Biography
The Modern Lovers were an American band formed in Natick, Massachusetts, in 1970 by Jonathan Richman, with Ernie Brooks, David Robinson and Jerry Harrison. Influenced by *The Velvet Underground* and *The Stooges*, their unreleased demos became the proto-punk landmark 'The Modern Lovers' (1976). Richman then led the quieter Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers until 1988, making seven more studio albums of folk rock and near childlike songs, including 'Rock 'n' Roll with the Modern Lovers' and 'Jonathan Sings!'.
Genres
The Modern Lovers Discography
- The Modern Lovers (1976) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- The Original Modern Lovers (1981) - Compilation - rated 3.58/5
Members
- Jonathan Richman - vocals, guitar, saxophone (1970–1974; 1976–1988)
- David Robinson - drums, backing vocals (1970–1973; 1976)
- Ernie Brooks - bass, backing vocals (1971–1974)
- Jerry Harrison - keyboards, piano, organ, backing vocals (1971–1974)
- Leroy Radcliffe - guitar, backing vocals (1976–1979)
- Greg 'Curly' Keranen - bass, backing vocals (1976–1977; 1980–1984)
- D. Sharpe - drums, backing vocals (1976–1979)
- Asa Brebner - bass, guitar, backing vocals (1977–1979; 1985–1986)
- Michael Guardabascio - drums, percussion (1980–1986)
- Ellie Marshall - backing vocals (1980–1986)
- Andy Paley - drums, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1984–1986)