Jack Johnson

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Born 18 May 1975.

singer-songwriter

Jack Johnson Martin Philbey/Redferns

Biography

Jack Johnson is a Hawaiian-born folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer, filmmaker, musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released five more albums, a number of EPs and surfing movies/soundtracks. He is also known for organizing an annual event, the Kōkua Festival. Notable songs from Johnson's repertoire include "Upside Down"; "Flake"; "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"; "If I Had Eyes"; "You and Your Heart"; "Taylor"; and "Better Together".

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Labels

  • Founded Brushfire Records

Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Guetta and Johnson top UK charts

    Sun 6 Jun 2010 18:21

    French DJ David Guetta and Hawaiian singer-songwriter debut at the top of the UK's...

  2. Web shows hottest music on BBC

    Thu 13 May 2010 17:00

    A new trending website shows off the most popular music across the BBC.

  3. Jack Johnson reveals new album

    Wed 31 Mar 2010 05:10

    To The Sea, the follow-up to 2008's Sleep Through The Static, will be the singer's...

BBC Reviews

  1. To the Sea 2010

    Review of To the Sea

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    What’s not apparent from these songs is just how brilliant a man their maker is.

  2. Sleep Through The Static 2008

    Review of Sleep Through The Static

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    As long as you’re not expecting to be drastically challenged you’re in safe hands.

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  1. Better Together

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  3. Upside Down

    BBC Radio 2 | Alex Lester 23/11/2012

     
  4. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

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