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Listen to Jonathan Richman, watch music videos, read bio, see tour dates & more!
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Jonathan Richman

Rock

The next Jonathan Richman concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025 at The Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA, United States. See all 7 upcoming concerts
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Top Songs By Jonathan Richman

Listen to Roadrunner by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, see lyrics, music video & more!
RoadrunnerJonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar by Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
I Was Dancing in the Lesbian BarJonathan Richman
Listen to That Summer Feeling by Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
That Summer FeelingJonathan Richman
Listen to Egyptian Reggae by Jonathan Richman & Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, see lyrics, music video & more!
Egyptian ReggaeJonathan Richman & Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to Since She Started To Ride by Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
Since She Started To RideJonathan Richman
Listen to Government Center by The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
Government CenterThe Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
Listen to I Love Hot Nights by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, see lyrics, music video & more!
I Love Hot NightsJonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to Egyptian Reggae by The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
Egyptian ReggaeThe Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
Listen to Parties in the U.S.A. by Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
Parties in the U.S.A.Jonathan Richman
Listen to You Can't Talk to the Dude by Jonathan Richman, see lyrics, music video & more!
You Can't Talk to the DudeJonathan Richman

Upcoming Concerts for Jonathan Richman

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  • Jun
    22
    Jun 22, 2025
    The Tractor Tavern
    Seattle
  • Jun
    23
    Jun 23, 2025
    The Tractor Tavern
    Seattle
  • Jun
    24
    Jun 24, 2025
    The Tractor Tavern
    Seattle
  • Jun
    25
    Jun 25, 2025
    The Tractor Tavern
    Seattle
  • Jun
    27
    Jun 27, 2025
    The Wise Hall & Lounge
    Vancouver
  • Jun
    28
    Jun 28, 2025
    The Wise Hall & Lounge
    Vancouver
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More albums from Jonathan Richman

Listen to Want To Visit My Inner House? by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMWant To Visit My Inner House?Jonathan Richman
Listen to SA! by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMSA!Jonathan Richman
Listen to Ishkode! Ishkode! by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMIshkode! Ishkode!Jonathan Richman
Listen to O Moon, Queen of Night On Earth by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMO Moon, Queen of Night On EarthJonathan Richman
Listen to Because Her Beauty Is Raw and Wild by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMBecause Her Beauty Is Raw and WildJonathan Richman
Listen to Not So Much to Be Loved As to Love by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMNot So Much to Be Loved As to LoveJonathan Richman
Listen to I'm So Confused by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMI'm So ConfusedJonathan Richman
Listen to You Must Ask The Heart by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMYou Must Ask The HeartJonathan Richman
Listen to ¡Jonathan, Te Vas a Emocionar! by Jonathan Richman
ALBUM¡Jonathan, Te Vas a Emocionar!Jonathan Richman
Listen to I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMI, JonathanJonathan Richman
Listen to Having A Party With Jonathan Richman by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMHaving A Party With Jonathan RichmanJonathan Richman
Listen to Jonathan Goes Country by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMJonathan Goes CountryJonathan Richman
Listen to Jonathan Richman by Jonathan Richman
ALBUMJonathan RichmanJonathan Richman
Listen to Modern Lovers '88 by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
ALBUMModern Lovers '88Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to Jonathan Sings! by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
ALBUMJonathan Sings!Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to Live by The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
ALBUMLiveThe Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
Listen to Rock 'n' Roll With the Modern Lovers (Bonus Track Edition) by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
ALBUMRock 'n' Roll With the Modern Lovers (Bonus Track Edition)Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Listen to Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers (Expanded Version) by The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
ALBUMJonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers (Expanded Version)The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman

Artist Playlists

Jonathan Richman Essentials
Jonathan Richman Essentials
Whimsical rock tunes and a beautifully cockeyed outlook.
Jonathan Richman Essentials
Jonathan Richman: Deep Cuts
Jonathan Richman: Deep Cuts
Off-kilter pop weirdness makes sure there's never a dull moment.
Jonathan Richman: Deep Cuts

About Jonathan Richman

Listen to Jonathan Richman, watch music videos, read bio, see tour dates & more!
Hometown
Boston, MA, United States
Born
May 16, 1951
Genre
Rock
Jonathan Richman’s earnest, boyish singing and unwavering purity of heart have always set him apart. Born in Boston in 1951, Richman was a teenage Velvet Underground fanatic who followed the band from gig to gig before forming his melody-driven proto-punk outfit The Modern Lovers, whose influential, self-titled 1976 album was produced partly by VU alum John Cale. But the rumbling guitar and organ of anthems like “Roadrunner” soon lost their appeal for Richman, and the band’s next incarnation foregrounded his increasingly gentle and playful lyrics. After saluting the wholesome joys of shopping malls and ice cream over beachy guitar-pop, he retired the Modern Lovers name in the late ’80s. Richman appeared as a narrative device in the 1998 comedy There’s Something About Mary and continued to tour widely into the 21st century with drummer Tommy Larkins while releasing albums that flirt with Latin rhythms and Indian ragas alike.
Jonathan Richman has also released music as a member of The Modern Lovers and Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers.

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