"I didn't even consider my first record. To me it's just a bunch of demo tapes. But it had some good stuff on it". That's all he has to say about one of the best albums known to man.
I love his comment about The Velvet Underground: "these people would understand me." That's an interesting way to look at the artists you connect with.
This is my rule for dating someone. If I introduce you to JR, and you don't like him, clearly you and I are not meant to be. I've only had two people truly not like him, and seriously, they aren't the kind of people I'd like anyhow
Classic Jonathan humor imitating himself playing his first guitar - likely in his little suburban ranch house on East Evergreen. The best to ever come out of Natick High School by far, but "I might be "predjudest".
Around 1992 or so, I was late to see Jonathan at a gig in Santa cruz. in fact, as I arrived, I saw that the venue was emptying out, and I had missed the show. While walking back to my car, I ran into Jonathan carrying his guitar. I told him how I'd gotten off work too late to see the concert... at that, he whipped out his guitar and played me a song in the parking lot.
I've just started looking into this guy's music (and his great personality, like he shows on this interview) and it's such a magical experience. I've been working on my own version of Roadrunner for about ten hours a day for the last six days...and even though it only has 2 chords (with a spare E thrown in at just the right moment) it's like this amazing world to immerse yourself in, with infinite paths, etc. I'm like a fanatic now, and nothing's getting done around the house!
They say the Velvet Underground during the 65-73 days hardly sold any records. But everyone who bought a VU record started a band. Jonathan Richmond was one.
"I didn't even consider my first record. To me it's just a bunch of demo tapes. But it had some good stuff on it". That's all he has to say about one of the best albums known to man.
I love his comment about The Velvet Underground: "these people would understand me." That's an interesting way to look at the artists you connect with.
This is my rule for dating someone. If I introduce you to JR, and you don't like him, clearly you and I are not meant to be. I've only had two people truly not like him, and seriously, they aren't the kind of people I'd like anyhow
Lonely dark and cold winter nights in Massachusetts have never been the same for me since I heard the Modern Lovers. I drive on 128 everyday.
Jonathan was fifty here. Even today, it's INSANE how young he looks.
I love the way he talks
"these people would understand me." best best best best
Classic Jonathan humor imitating himself playing his first guitar - likely in his little suburban ranch house on East Evergreen. The best to ever come out of Natick High School by far, but "I might be "predjudest".
There's something about JR
seems like a true original
Around 1992 or so, I was late to see Jonathan at a gig in Santa cruz. in fact, as I arrived, I saw that the venue was emptying out, and I had missed the show. While walking back to my car, I ran into Jonathan carrying his guitar. I told him how I'd gotten off work too late to see the concert... at that, he whipped out his guitar and played me a song in the parking lot.
I've just started looking into this guy's music (and his great personality, like he shows on this interview) and it's such a magical experience. I've been working on my own version of Roadrunner for about ten hours a day for the last six days...and even though it only has 2 chords (with a spare E thrown in at just the right moment) it's like this amazing world to immerse yourself in, with infinite paths, etc. I'm like a fanatic now, and nothing's getting done around the house!
Jonathan, thanks for signing all my records when I met you back in 1985!
sweet heart
Love This Guy!
I have loved Jonathan all my adult life but never yet been to a gig. I want to rectify that problem.
"Heroin", from their first record with Nico.
They say the Velvet Underground during the 65-73 days hardly sold any records. But everyone who bought a VU record started a band.
Jonathan Richmond was one.
@chimaerandi : And I am considering adopting this rule as I learned of jonathan last week.
Fuggs for the Velvets.......good trade.