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Jun 12, 2010 · The singer-songwriter, once a professional surfer, discusses his father's influence and unique Hawaiian upbringing. Johnson is about to embark on a world tour in support of his latest album,...
- Early Surfing Success
- Filmmaker
- Brushfire Fairytales
- Jack Johnson as Pop Star
- Key Jack Johnson Tracks
- Curious George
- Record Label Head
- Established Singer / Songwriter
- To The Sea
- From Here to Now to You
He began surfingat the age of 5. As a teenager, he became a professional surfer. However, at the age of 17, just as he was beginning to receive significant notice in the sport, Jack Johnson suffered a severe injury that required two months of recuperation. During that time, he concentrated on working on his guitar playing skills.
At the age of 18, Jack Johnson enrolled at University of California - Santa Barbara to study film. While there, he began writing songs. He also met fellow film enthusiasts Chris Malloy and Emmett Malloy. Together they made the successful surf documentaries Thicker Than Water (2000) and The September Sessions (2002). However, Jack Johnson did not ab...
As Jack Johnson continued his film work, a four-track demo of his music caught the attention of Ben Harper's producer J.P. Plunier. Harper had been a favorite musical inspiration of Johnson back in his college days. Plunier agreed to produce Jack Johnson's debut album Brushfire Fairytales, released in early 2001. With extensive touring support, the...
Jack Johnson's laidback, sunny songs caught the attention first of college music fans, but it was not long before he began gaining acclaim across a wider range of pop genres. A second solo album, On and On, was released in 2003 and peaked at #3. Two years later, his third solo release, In Between Dreams, reached #2 and sold over two million copies....
Flake - Watch VideoBreakdown - Watch VideoUpside Down - Watch VideoIf I Had Eyes - Watch VideoJack Johnson was picked to provide the soundtrack for the animated film adaptation of Curious George. Released in early 2006, the album seemed to provide the perfect relaxed accompaniment to the monkey's mischievous adventures. The Curious Georgesoundtrack became both Jack Johnson's first #1 album and the first soundtrack to an animated film to hit...
Jack Johnson launched Brushfire Records in 2002. In addition to his own recordings, the label is now the home of G. Love and Special Sauce, who gave Johnson an early boost in his career. Singer-songwriter Matt Costa and indie rock band Rogue Wave were among other key artists on the label.
Jack Johnson headed into recording his fifth studio album, Sleep Through the Static, as one of the top singer/songwriters in the music business. Johnson stated that the new album would include more electric guitar work than in the past. The first single from the project is "If I Had Eyes." The album debuted at #1 upon release early in February 2008...
To the Sea, Jack Johnson's sixth studio album, was released in 2010. It went to #1 on the album chart in both the US and the UK. It included his biggest hit single yet "You and Your Heart" which broke into the top 20 across pop, rock, and alternative charts. The album included the use of a wider range of instruments in the past including electronic...
In 2013 Jack Johnson released the album From Here To Now To You, and he also headlined the Bonnaroo Music Festival. The album topped the overall album chart as well as rock, folk, and alternative charts. In addition to his success with pop-rock audiences, Jack Johnson is noted for his commitment to environmental causes. His concerts are showcases f...
One week later, however, his stint as a professional surfer ended when he suffered a surfing accident at the Pipeline that put more than 100 stitches in his forehead and removed a few of his teeth; this later became the inspiration for the song "Drink the Water". [11] [12] He appeared as a surfer in The Endless Summer II in 1994. [13]
Sep 12, 2017 · Tuesday September 12, 2017. Dylan Heyden. Writer/Surfer. Featured. Oahu’s North Shore is better known for cultivating surf talent than music greats. Jack Johnson nearly didn’t break that...
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Sep 30, 2022 · The Hawaii native and former professional surfer released his debut album 21 years ago. He is now on tour to promote his latest album, “Meet the Moonlight,” which is his first collaboration...
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Feb 28, 2024 · Hailing from Oahu, Hawaii, Jack Johnson surfed from a young age and scored a Quiksilver sponsorship at a 14 – but then the son of professional surfer Jeff Johnson got into an unfortunate...
Feb 9, 2024 · Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Jack Johnson was a surfer before he became one of the biggest names in soft rock, acoustic music. He was there with the Momentum Generation, a crew of hungry young surfers looking to push themselves in heavy Hawaiian surf in the ‘90s, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox, et al.
