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Background Information. Born in Hawaii Father was a famous Hawaiian surfer Jack was also a pro surfer Injured at age 17 while surfing Front teeth were knocked out 150 stitches. Intro to Music. Could play the guitar at 14 While recovering, learned passion for music
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Background Information • Born in Hawaii • Father was a famous Hawaiian surfer • Jack was also a pro surfer • Injured at age 17 while surfing • Front teeth were knocked out • 150 stitches
Intro to Music • Could play the guitar at 14 • While recovering, learned passion for music • Wrote first song in college • Also played guitar for band “Soil”
Big Break • Introduced to G. Love & recorded “Rodeo Clowns” • Track caught attention of J.P. Plunier-producer • Together, they produced 1st album, Brushfire Fairytales
In Between Dreams • Hit his big break with In Between Dreams • 3rd album, most popular of the 1st three • Sold over 1 ½ million copies in UK • By May 2006, sold 2.1 million copies in US • Received Brit Award for Best International Newcomer
Curious George • Jack sang music for Curious George Soundtrack • Soundtrack reached #1 on album charts • Song “Upside Down” debuted at #38 on charts
Sleep Through the Static • Released late 2007 • Received 4 stars from Rolling Stone • Hit #1 on charts in 5 countries • Most Popular album so far • Buy at all music stores $9.99
Family/Wife • Married to wife Kim, native of Waco, TX • Met at University of Santa Barbara • Sang song “Do you Remember” for her. • On In Between Dreams album
Future: • On tour promoting new album • Including many foreign countries • Collaborated with Mason Jennings & Zach Gill • Song featured in Baby Mama • More information:www.jackjohnsonmusic.com