Jack Hody Johnson is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, record producer, documentary filmmaker and former professional surfer. Johnson is known primarily 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. Johnson has reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart with his albums Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George in 2006, Sleep Through the Static in 2008, To the Sea in 2010 and From Here to Now to You in 2013. His album In Between Dreams peaked at number two on the chart in 2005 and again in 2013. Johnson is active in environmentalism and sustainability, often with a focus on the world's oceans. Johnson and wife Kim created the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation and the Kōkua Hawaii Foundation.
Born: | Jack Hody Johnson, May 18, 1975, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Alma mater: | University of California, Santa Barbara |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, record label owner, record producer, professional surfer, documentary filmmaker, actor |
Years active: | 1992–present |
Children: | 3 |
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About Jack Johnson
Gained fame as a Vine sensation, accounting for one half of the Vine account Jack & Jack alongside his childhood best friend Jack Gilinsky. He and Gilinsky have released such hit singles as "Flights," "Paradise (Never Change)" and "Wild Life."
Before Fame
He first created an individual Vine account that was separate from the famed Jack & Jack account.
Achievement
His DigiTour Jack and Jack tour in 2014 was an enormous hit, selling out in 14 of the 18 cities they reached. They continued touring with DigiTour in 2015.
Family Life
He has an older brother named Jeff and was born to parents John and Jennifer.
Associations
He became a member of a group called Magcon Boys along with other famous Vine stars such as Carter Reynolds.
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