The Modern Lovers - Revision history

SlipperyDude: Added a few sources about the band's Boston origin and influences

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Added a few sources about the band's Boston origin and influences

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	'''The Modern Lovers''' were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 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 the Stooges, ~~and is~~ now sometimes classified as "proto-punk". It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music of later decades. Their only album, the eponymous ''[[The Modern Lovers (album)\|The Modern Lovers]]'', contained idiosyncratic songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, love of life, and the USA.		'''The Modern Lovers''' were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 but their recordings were not released until after the band broke up. 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 was heavily influence by groups like [[the Velvet Underground]] and the Stooges, now sometimes classified as "proto-punk."<ref name=":0">Malkin, John. “Love of Music \| Good Times.” ''Good Times'', 14 Aug. 2024, www.goodtimes.sc/interview-harrison-belew-remain-in-light-tour/. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.</ref> It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music of later decades. Their only album, the eponymous ''[[The Modern Lovers (album)\|The Modern Lovers]]'', contained idiosyncratic songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, love of life, and the USA.

	Later, between 1976 and 1988, Richman used the name Modern Lovers for a variety of backing bands, always billed as "Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers". These bands were quieter and featured more low-key, often near-childlike songs as Richman drew on folk-rock and other genres. Of Richman's original bandmates, only Robinson was part of any of the other Modern Lovers incarnations.		Later, between 1976 and 1988, Richman used the name Modern Lovers for a variety of backing bands, always billed as "Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers". These bands were quieter and featured more low-key, often near-childlike songs as Richman drew on folk-rock and other genres. Of Richman's original bandmates, only Robinson was part of any of the other Modern Lovers incarnations.

			= Background and Formation =
			The Modern Lovers were a part of the Boston music scene of the 1970's, and had a unique "proto-punk" sound. In an interview from 2024, Jerry Harrison has discussed the feeling of "being alone out there in Boston!," disconnected from the New Wave sound of New York clubs like [[CBGB]].<ref name=":0" />

	== Connections ==		== Connections ==
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	* After hearing of the band's breakup, and knowing they loved the album, this inspired Chris Frantz to inquire about getting Jerry Harrison to join Talking Heads		* After hearing of the band's breakup, and knowing they loved the album, this inspired Chris Frantz to inquire about getting Jerry Harrison to join Talking Heads
	* Member Jerry Harrison would stand in for a few shows with Talking Heads before officially joining the band in March of 1977.		* Member Jerry Harrison would stand in for a few shows with Talking Heads before officially joining the band in March of 1977.

			= Sources =

Naomi at 05:35, 17 May 2024

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	'''The Modern Lovers''' were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 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 the Stooges, and is now sometimes classified as "proto-punk". It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music of later decades. Their only album, the eponymous ''[[The Modern Lovers (~~Album~~)\|The Modern Lovers]]'', contained idiosyncratic songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, love of life, and the USA.		'''The Modern Lovers''' were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 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 the Stooges, and is now sometimes classified as "proto-punk". It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music of later decades. Their only album, the eponymous ''[[The Modern Lovers (album)\|The Modern Lovers]]'', contained idiosyncratic songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, love of life, and the USA.

	Later, between 1976 and 1988, Richman used the name Modern Lovers for a variety of backing bands, always billed as "Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers". These bands were quieter and featured more low-key, often near-childlike songs as Richman drew on folk-rock and other genres. Of Richman's original bandmates, only Robinson was part of any of the other Modern Lovers incarnations.		Later, between 1976 and 1988, Richman used the name Modern Lovers for a variety of backing bands, always billed as "Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers". These bands were quieter and featured more low-key, often near-childlike songs as Richman drew on folk-rock and other genres. Of Richman's original bandmates, only Robinson was part of any of the other Modern Lovers incarnations.
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	== Connections ==		== Connections ==

	* When they were still a trio (members [[David Byrne]], [[Tina Weymouth]] and [[Chris Frantz]]) [[Talking Heads]] heard ''[[The Modern Lovers (~~Album~~)\|The Modern Lovers]]'' album and loved the music		* When they were still a trio (members [[David Byrne]], [[Tina Weymouth]] and [[Chris Frantz]]) [[Talking Heads]] heard ''[[The Modern Lovers (album)\|The Modern Lovers]]'' album and loved the music
	* After hearing of the band's breakup, and knowing they loved the album, this inspired Chris Frantz to inquire about getting Jerry Harrison to join Talking Heads		* After hearing of the band's breakup, and knowing they loved the album, this inspired Chris Frantz to inquire about getting Jerry Harrison to join Talking Heads
	* Member Jerry Harrison would stand in for a few shows with Talking Heads before officially joining the band in March of 1977.		* Member Jerry Harrison would stand in for a few shows with Talking Heads before officially joining the band in March of 1977.

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Modern Lovers
| image =
| caption =
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers
| origin = [[Natick, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Garage rock]]|[[proto-punk]]}}
| years_active = {{hlist|{{start date|1970}}–{{end date|1974}}|{{start date|1976}}–{{end date|1988}}}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Beserkley Records|Beserkley]]|[[Bomp! Records|Bomp!]]|[[Sire Records|Sire]]|[[Rough Trade Records|Rough Trade]]|[[Twin/Tone Records|Twin/Tone]]|[[Virgin Music]]|[[Upside Records|Upside]]|[[Rounder Records|Rounder]]|[[Demon Music Group|Demon]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Talking Heads]]|[[The Cars]]|[[The Rubinoos]]|[[The Velvet Underground]]|[[Robin Lane & the Chartbusters]]}}
| past_members = {{unbulleted list|[[Jonathan Richman]]|[[John Felice]]|[[David Robinson (musician)|David Robinson]]|Rolfe Anderson|Ernie Brooks|[[Jerry Harrison]]|Bob Turner|Leroy Radcliffe|[[Greg 'Curly' Keranen]]|D. Sharpe|Asa Brebner|Michael Guardabascio|Ellie Marshall|[[Beth Harrington]]|[[Andy Paley]]|Brennan Totten|Ken Forfia}}
}}

'''The Modern Lovers''' were an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 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 the Stooges, and is now sometimes classified as "proto-punk". It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music of later decades. Their only album, the eponymous ''[[The Modern Lovers (Album)|The Modern Lovers]]'', contained idiosyncratic songs about dating awkwardness, growing up in Massachusetts, love of life, and the USA.

Later, between 1976 and 1988, Richman used the name Modern Lovers for a variety of backing bands, always billed as "Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers". These bands were quieter and featured more low-key, often near-childlike songs as Richman drew on folk-rock and other genres. Of Richman's original bandmates, only Robinson was part of any of the other Modern Lovers incarnations.

== Connections ==

* When they were still a trio (members [[David Byrne]], [[Tina Weymouth]] and [[Chris Frantz]]) [[Talking Heads]] heard ''[[The Modern Lovers (Album)|The Modern Lovers]]'' album and loved the music
* After hearing of the band's breakup, and knowing they loved the album, this inspired Chris Frantz to inquire about getting Jerry Harrison to join Talking Heads
* Member Jerry Harrison would stand in for a few shows with Talking Heads before officially joining the band in March of 1977.