Jack Johnson, Rush Receive 2010 Tour Awards from Billboard : September 29, 2010

The Canadian rock trio of Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart and Geddy Lee or better known in the rock scene as Rush will be honored with the “Legend of Live” citation by Billb [...]

Jack Johnson Gives Back on Upcoming Tour : April 23, 2010

Jack Johnson has been tuned to environmental conservation for a long time, well before “green” meant anything more than being a color or hybrid cars started to flood [...]

Jack Johnson Plans 2010 Summer Tour Dates : March 24, 2010

Jack Johnson is resting his surfboard for the summer as he embarks on his first concert tour in two years. Johnson will kick off the 32-city trek in Hartford, Connecticut [...]

Jack Johnson Recruits Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal for Kokua Fest : February 01, 2010

According to a recent press release, Taj Mahal and Ziggy Marley will be joining Jack Johnson for this year's Kokua Festival on April 23-24 in Honolulu, HI at Waikiki Shel [...]

Jack Johnson Sets Up 2008 Summer Tour Dates : March 03, 2008

Jack Johnson, whose newest album for the third week in a row is on top of the charts, has announced his plans for a full summer tour. Johnson, native of Hawaii, has si [...]

Jack Johnson Takes Over Number 1 Slot on Billboard Album Charts : February 27, 2008

The latest set from songwriter/singer Jack Johnson, “Sleep Through the Static,” during the first week it was out sold 375,000 copies, placing it in the No. 1 spot for [...]

Dave Matthews Signs on for Johnson’s Kokua Festival : February 06, 2008

Dave Matthews will be joining Jack Johnson on April 19-20, Earth Day weekend, for Kokua Festival's fifth annual benefit concert in Honolulu, HI at Waikiki Shell. Matthew [...]

Jack Johnson Sets Up ‘Dreams’ Tour Dates : March 14, 2005

This summer Jack Johnson is planning to extensively tour in support of “In Between Dreams,” his latest album which earlier this month debuted at No. 3 on the U.S. cha [...]

Jack Johnson, G Love Hook Up for Summer Tour : April 22, 2004

Jack Johnson will be teaming with Donavon Frankenreiter and G. Love & Special Sauce for a North American late summer tour. The outing will be kicking off on August 25 [...]

jack johnson Biography

The American folk rock songwriter-singer and musician Jack Johnson was born in Oahu, Hawaii on May 18, 1975. Johnson is best known for his acoustic and soft rock music. He first achieved commercial success in 2001 after releasing “Brushfire Fairytales,” his debut album. Since then Johnson has released another four albums along with surfing soundtracks/movies and EPs. Jack Johnson also organizes the Kokua Festival every year. The festival helps to support environmental education in Hawaiian schools and communities.

Jack Johnson has sold more than 15 million worldwide albums. “Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George” is Johnson's highest selling album, which has shipped over 4 million worldwide albums. Notable songs from Jack Johnson include “Better Together,” “You and Your Heart,” “If I Had Eyes,” “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing,” “Flake” and “Upside Down.”

Johnson's five albums include 2001's “Brushfire Fairytales,” 2003's “On and On,” 2005's “In Between Dreams,” 2008's “Sleep Through the Static” and 2010's “To the Sea.” After releasing his third album, Johnson founded the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation which helps to promote environmental awareness and help children in Hawaii. From 2009 through 2010, the organization has raised over $750,000.