I like Jonathan Richman a lot, but I don't doubt he has some darkness to him, and some which he even admits in his songs.  For instance, check out his song "My Career As A Homewrecker".  I remember I really upset my friend once when I asked him if he thought Jonathan Richman dyed his hair. That's not necessarily…

I like Jonathan Richman a lot, but I don't doubt he has some darkness to him, and some which he even admits in his songs.  For instance, check out his song "My Career As A Homewrecker".  I remember I really upset my friend once when I asked him if he thought Jonathan Richman dyed his hair. That's not necessarily…

Nice write-up!  I think that "King's Lead Hat" was more inspired by Talking Heads than Devo, though.  (The song title is an anagram of their name).

Nice write-up!  I think that "King's Lead Hat" was more inspired by Talking Heads than Devo, though.  (The song title is an anagram of their name).

I thought this Primer was great overall.  The only quibble I have with it is the description of Ghosts of Mars.  Pam Grier was barely in the film.  Well, I never got the sense that the film was any kind of vehicle for her, at any rate.