Jack Johnson is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer from the United States. Despite being a former athlete, Jack rose to fame as a musician in 1999 with the song “Rodeo Clowns.” His musical interests are in the’soft rock’ and ‘acoustic’ genres. For his albums ‘Sleep Through the Static,’ ‘To the Sea,’ ‘From Here to Now to You,’ and the all-time legendary ‘Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George,’ he is a four-time ‘US Billboard 200’ number one holder. Legendary performers such as Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Otis Redding, The Beatiles, Bob Marley, and Neil Young, among others, have influenced him. He is an environmentalist who works with a number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as his own philanthropic foundation to promote a healthy environment. Jack’s abilities don’t stop there; he’s also a well-known actor, documentarian, and record producer. He has earned numerous honors as an actor and singer-songwriter throughout the course of his seventeen-year music career. From his debut album, ‘Brushfire Fairytales,’ through his sixth, ‘From Here to Now to You,’ Jack has topped the charts in every genre. His seventh studio album, titled Untilted, is set to be released in 2017.
Childhood of Jack Johnson
Jack Hody Johnson was born on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on May 18, 1975. He is the youngest of three siblings and the son of Jeff Johnson, a well-known surfer.
Jack, like his father, began surfing lessons when he was five years old, spending around three to four hours every day surfing. However, surfing was not Jack’s sole interest; music became an important part of his life as well.
Trent, his older brother, was a member of a band, and Jack progressively became interested in music as well. He was intrigued to tinkering with and manipulating the guitar amplifier’s reverb, and eventually taught himself to play the instrument.
Jack excelled at both of his skills. He did, however, receive an invitation to the ‘Pipeline Masters’ finals when he was seventeen years old. What appeared to be the beginnings of a professional surfing career was cut short when he was injured in an accident at the ‘Pipeline.’
The encounter changed Jack’s life forever, and he finally became more humble and down to earth as a result of it.
After graduating from high school, Jack applied to the ‘University of California’ in Santa Barbara. It was here that he started writing his own songs and using music to charm his college sweetheart, Kim. In 1997, he graduated from the University with a B.A. in Film Studies.
Early Musical and Film Careers of Jack Johnson
In 1999, Jack had his debut on G. Love’s album ‘Philadelphonic,’ where he composed and sang the song ‘Rodeo Clowns.’ In the same year, he was cast in the film “Nice Guys Sleep Alone.”
Jack turned to directing after gaining enough experience in the entertainment sector. He went on to direct three surf films. His first film was a self-directed documentary in which he starred as himself. ‘Thicker Than Water’ was the title of the picture, which was released in 2000.
Jack was kept on his toes for the next three years. J.P. Plunier urged him to create his debut album after his continued success, and his first album, ‘Brushfire Fairytales,’ was released globally in February 2001.
In 2002, he directed and starred in another documentary film, ‘The September Session,’ in which he also acted. Following that, he immediately began work on his second studio album, ‘On and On,’ which was released on May 6, 2003.
In 2003, he founded Brushfire Records, his own recording studio. In fact, he designed it to be environmentally friendly, with recyclable CD packaging, solar power, and energy-efficient air conditioners. ‘A Brokedown Melody,’ his third documentary film, was released in 2004.
Albums That Broke the Charts of Jack Johnson
As a musician and vocalist, he went on to have a long run of success. Following his appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Jack began recording his third album, ‘In Between Dreams,’ which was released on March 1, 2005.
On February 7, 2006, he released the ‘Sing-Along and Lullabies for the Film Curious George’ soundtrack CD, which went on to become the best-selling children’s album in the United States, topping the ‘US Billboard 200’ music list.
On the 1st of February, 2008, Jack began work on his fourth album, ‘Sleep Through the Static,’ using 100 percent solar energy. He followed up the release with a worldwide tour that was completely sold out.
On October 27, 2009, a DVD including live performances from his globe tour was published. Emmett Malloy directed the CD, which was titled ‘En Concert.’
In 2010, he produced ‘Animal Liberation Orchestra’s album ‘Man of the World’ and recorded his own fifth studio album, ‘To the Sea.’ Its debut song, ‘You and Your Heart,’ was published on April 6, 2010 and reached number one on the ‘US Billboard Triple A’ chart.
Soon after, he published his record and started on a globe tour with Hawaiian vocalist Paula Fuga through New Zealand, Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States.
Recent Achievements of Jack Johnson
He started working on his sixth album, ‘From Here to Now to You,’ in 2013. The album was released on September 17th, 2013 and received positive reviews.
Jack was invited to perform at the 2013 ‘Bannaroo Music Festival’ in Tennessee to promote his CD. Later that year, he performed two acoustic concerts at the ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Allen Room at Lincoln Center’.
From March to September of 2014, Jack went on another world tour. In 2017, he announced a June and July U.S. tour and hinted at releasing his seventh studio album by the end of the year.
Major Projects of Jack Johnson
His debut album, ‘Brushfire Fairytales,’ was certified “Platinum” by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for being a best-selling album.
On the ‘US Billboard 200’ and ‘US Internet Albums,’ the album ‘On and On’ came in third place. ‘ARIA’ certified it as “4 X Platinum,” and ‘RIAA’ and ‘BPI’ certified it as “Platinum.”
His most critically regarded album, ‘To The Sea,’ has a five-star rating. On the ‘US Billboard 200,’ ‘UK Albums Chart,’ ‘New Zealand Albums Chart,’ ‘European Top 100 Albums,’ and ‘Australian Albums Chart,’ it was number one.
Achievements & Awards of Jack Johnson
Jack has been nominated for and won numerous honors over his career. The ‘ESPN Film Festival Adope Highligh Award’ in 2000 and the ‘ESPN Surfing’s Music Artist of the Year’ in 2001 and 2002 are just a few of the prizes he received early in his career.
In 2006, he was nominated for two Grammy Awards: ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance’ and ‘Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.’ He won the ‘Brit Best International Male Solo Artist Award’ the same year.
In 2010, he earned the ‘Humanitarian Award’ at the ‘Billboard Touring Awards,’ and in 2012, he received the ‘National Conservation Achievement Award in Communications’ from the ‘National Wildlife Foundation (NWF).
Personal History and Legacy of Jack Johnson
He married Kim on July 22, 2000. The couple went on to have two sons and a girl. He lives on the Hawaiian island of Oahuin with his family.
He established the ‘Kokua Hawaii Foundation’ in 2003 and raised funds for it through his concerts, music festivals, and a set revenue stream from a piece of his record company.
In 2008, Jack Johnson and his wife established a new charity called the ‘Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation.’ It focuses on raising environmental consciousness and disseminating music and art education around the world.
He’s also donated $50,000 to the victims of ‘Hurricane Sandy,’ one of the deadliest of several hurricanes that hit the United States in 2012. He also included connections to his official website, allowing others to contribute.
Estimated Net Worth of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson has a net worth of $20 million and is an American singer, songwriter, musician, surfer, and filmmaker. Johnson is well recognized for his acoustic and soft rock work, as well as his strong affiliation with the band G. Love and Special Sauce. Johnson’s songs “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing,” “Upside Down,” and “Flake,” as well as the soundtrack for the film “Curious George,” are among his most well-known. Johnson is committed to environmental protection and long-term sustainability.