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 acoustic and electric backing. He now plays only acoustic to protect his hearing.

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 acoustic and electric backing. He now plays only acoustic to protect his hearing.

Budget-priced two CD set with disc one being a 20 track retrospective of the quirky singer/ songwriter's output for Beserkley, and the second being a 22 track sampler of the esteemed San Francisco label's roster. The second disc includes cuts by Greg Kihn, Rubinoos, Earthquake, Spitballs, Tyla Gang & others. 4 tracks in all. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

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 acoustic and electric backing. He now plays only acoustic to protect his hearing.