Jonathan Richman

There are far too many people in the world who don’t know who Jonathan Richman or the Modern Lovers are. What’s not to like about timeless, quirky rock ‘n’ roll songs? You may remember him from his cameo as “that guy” with the guitar wandering around in Ben Stiller’s “There is Something About Mary,” but for his fans, that appearance doesn’t even rank as a footnote. While it’s probably best to start off with a classic like “I Was Dancing at the Lesbian Bar” or “Pablo Picasso,” I’m going to take the road less traveled with my pick . . .