Quotes by Jonathan Richman

About Jonathan Richman:

Jonathan Michael Richman is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970 he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key, generally acoustic, backing. He is known for his wide-eyed, unaffected and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, is influenced by music from around the world.
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They played Boston. They played at the Boston Tea Party and through an amazing chain of events I got to hang out with them backstage even though I was underage.

Jonathan Richman

Andy Paley got us a show opening for his band at an outdoor show at Simmon's College, on a Friday.

Jonathan Richman

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!

Jonathan Richman

I don't do any songs that I'm sick of now - sometimes even songs that I request. If I'm sick of 'em I don't do 'em even for myself.

Jonathan Richman

Sometimes 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.

Jonathan Richman

You can learn a lot when you play in a little town in Holland or Western Australia, and you learn different things than you would learn playing a big city.

Jonathan Richman

Playing shows and making records keeps been getting easier and more fun.

Jonathan Richman

Author Bio

  • NameJonathan Richman
  • DescriptionAmerican singer
  • BornMay 16, 1951
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Singer