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American singer-songwriter, musician, and former professional surfer known for his laid-back acoustic sound and environmental activism.Born in Hawaii, Johnson initially pursued professional surfing before transitioning to music after a near-fatal accident. His self-recorded debut album 'Brushfire Fairytales' (2001) launched his career. A multi-platinum artist, he founded Brushfire Records and is renowned for environmentally conscious initiatives.

• Johnson's surfing career ended abruptly in 1992 when he suffered a near-fatal head injury at Hawaii's Pipeline break, requiring 150 stitches and leading to his musical focus.
• He recorded his debut album 'Brushfire Fairytales' in a garage studio with minimal equipment while working on surf films, unexpectedly sparking his music career.
• Johnson co-founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, donating 100% of tour profits to environmental causes since 2008.
• His soundtrack for 'Curious George' (2006) debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 – the first children's album to do so in 43 years.
• In 2010, Johnson faced controversy when critics accused his song 'My Little Girl' of promoting pedophilia, which he vehemently denied as a misinterpretation of father-daughter lyrics.