Ever since I went on my first trip to Alaska in 2005, I have been a huge fan of Jack Johnson and his music. His mellow and acoustic sound has always been something that I have greatly enjoyed. But it is not just his musicianship that makes me love Jack Johnson. It is much more.
Jack Johnson was born, raised, and still resides in Oahu, Hawaii. He grew up on the north shore of the island with his famous surfer father, Jeff Johnson, who taught Jack how to surf at a young age. When Jack was 17, he became the youngest competitor in the Pipeline Masters competition. Before becoming a professional musician, Jack went to the University of California and graduated with a degree in film. He then went on to make surf movies. Jack released his first solo album as a musician, Brushfire Fairytales, in February 2001.
Over the years, Jack has been an active environmentalist. Currently this year on his To the Sea tour, Jack’s “All at Once” campaign is focused on supporting non-profit organizations centered on sustainable food systems and plastic free initiatives. While on stage, Jack and his band are using reusable water bottles and drinking tap water that is filtered through Britta water filters. Also, Jack and the band are striving to make their tour “zero waste events” by recycling and composting in order to reduce the amount of waste at each of their venues. At every Jack Johnson concert there are recycling and composting stations set up in and around the concert space in order to also help with the recycling and composting project. As for food at his events, Jack’s tour catering works with local farms in order to promote healthy and sustainable organic eating.
Jack’s efforts in sustainability and environmental conservation are very inspiring to me and many other fans of his music. For more information about Jack Johnson and his work, please visit his website at www.jackjohnsonmusic.com.
I really like Jack Johnson and it is so cool to hear what he is doing for the environment!
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