JONATHAN RICHMAN and the  MODERN LOVERS orig 1988 British fluoro gig POSTER

Size 30x40 inches. Sizes are approximate and stated in inches. Contact us if you require exact dimensions.

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. 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.

Richman's work with the first incarnation of Modern Lovers is a major influence on punk rock. One critic called him the "Godfather of Punk". On his second solo album, Brian Eno made mention of Richman's band in his lyrics, and the Sex Pistols and Joan Jett were among the first artists of note to cover the song "Roadrunner" in the 1970s. A version of "Pablo Picasso" performed by Burning Sensations was included in the 1984 cult film, Repo Man. David Bowie covered "Pablo Picasso" on his album Reality.

The poster is a British quad size - 30x40 inches - unused - a couple of minor edge nicks - this a two-inch tear on the top right hand border it has been taped on the back - does not really detract - a dab with a black marker would easily fix.