Jack+Johnson

By Karli Asplund  Chebatoris, Jac. "Troubadour with a Cause." __Troubador with a cause__. Newsweek. 8 Mar. 2009 [].
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The website article tells about how Jack Johnson became who he is today. With a Friend from film school, Johnson made a surf film which he wrote some songs for. In 2001 he put together more songs for an album. He now has more than 15 million albums sold of all his albums together. His later album “Sleep Through the Static” was recorded with 100 percent solar power energy. This website showed me how famous Jack Johnson really was. Before I read this article, I didn’t know that he sold 15 million albums or that her went to film school. It helped me learn more about this singing-surfer.

"Jack Johnson Quotes." __Jack Johnson Quotes__. Ed. Think Exist. Think Exist. 8 Mar. 2009.

This website has quotes of people all over. Jack Johnson has seven pages of quotes on Think Exist. “Don’t let your dreams be dreams” is one of many. Reading his quotes helps you know more about him and his beliefs. The website helped me a lot to know more about Jack Johnson. I know more about his morals and values in life. The quote mentioned above is my favorite quote of his. He is a great role model for me and many others.

Letkemann, Jessica, Jonathan Cohen, and Gary Graff. "A Movement Continues." __Billboard__ 29 Mar. 2008: 21-21. The article “A Movement Continues” tells about different artists who are helping the Environment along with writing songs about it. One of the artists, Jack Johnson, sings the song “The Three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)” on the soundtrack to “curious George” in 2005. In the article I read about many different musicians who are working to help the environment. It excites me to know that there are lots of people working hard to change the world. Jack Johnson insisted on earth conscious concerts before he became a megastar in 15 countries.

Mayo, Jenny. "Johnson's Somber Note." __Washington Times__ 5 Feb. 2008. A review of Jack Johnson’s newest Album, “Sleep Through the Static” shows Jack’s darker side. Just losing a 19-year-old cousin to brain cancer, the sadder part of life shows through this album. It is not as happy as previous albums, but it shows us that grief can affect all people. Still being an advocate for the environment, Johnson shows us that in doing all good things for the earth does not protect us from life’s harsh realities like death. I like this article a lot. It showed that he has problems just like everyone else, but even in the low parts of his life he has something positive to pull out of it.

Riemenschneider, Chris. "When Jason Met Jack." __Star Tribune__ [Minneapolis] 19 June 2008. This article is about two young unknown singers, their music, and their friendship. Jack Johnson was opening for Pete Yorn in St. Peter, MN when he met Mason Jennings who also sang as an opening act. The two loved each other’s music and exchanged CDs. They stayed in contact with each other and often talked of music and its meaning. Eight years after they first met, Jack Johnson, now a huge success, signs Mason Jennings to his own record label. Now after being friends and enjoying each other’s music and styles, they have become business partners. The article also goes into detail about Mason Jennings, his past recording efforts, and the likeliness between the two singers. I really enjoyed reading about Johnson and Jenning’s friendship. It was really interesting how they met and how much they had in common. It was really thoughtful of Jack Johnson to sign a record label with Mason after eight years. This article is a good source on their relationtionship.

Schuktz, Keren B. "Jack Johnson's Low-Impact Tour." __Scientific America__ 2008: 14-15. This article about the soft rocker, Jack Johnson, tells about his EnviroRider, which is an environmentally conscious production rider. It gives the guidelines for the tour venues. Jack’s rider requires at least 50 percent of the waste produced on the date of the show to be recycled, all dressing rooms to have non-animal tested, organic toiletries, and the lighting for the show is to be turned off when not being used. This article taught me that a rider is concert requirements for a performer. Jack Johnson’s rider is really amazing. Instead of having a rider that only benefits himself, he has made an EnviroRider, which is eco-friendly.

Vallejos, Tamara. "Activists rock the vote." __Milwaukee Journal Sentinel__ 20 June 2008. This article is about a volunteer group called Headcount trying to raise the amount of young registered voters. Several musicians, including Jack Johnson, are allowing Headcount to set up at their shows to inform young voters about registering to vote. Headcount has been around since 2004 and hopes to get 100,000 new voters in 2008. Musicians like Jack Johnson help to relate to young voter and choosing concerts to register voters is helping Headcount achieve its goal. This article helped me understand the importance of being a voter and registering. Jack Johnson is promoting young voters. He is helping them realize that they can make a difference. I think the Headcount organization is a really good idea.

Weir, Bill.”Rocking for the Planet.” __Good Morning America (ABC)__ (21 sep. 2008):1-1. __Newspaper__ __Source.__ EBSCO. Bloomer Library, Bloomer, WI. 20 feb. 2009 [] . This interview with Bill Weir tells about Jack Johnson, the surfer from Hawaii who taught himself to play guitar. When he started touring he realized he was making a pretty big footprint on the earth. Johnson then built a solar-powered studio and demanded a carbon neutral tour. Jack Johnson is working hard to change our world. Not only did Jack Johnson make an EnviroRider, but he has also done many other things to help the earth. This article on Johnson informed me of a lot of other things he has done for the earth. It was interesting to read his exact responses to questions.  Wood, Mikael, Ken Tucker, Leila Cobo, Katie Hasty, Susan Visakowitz, Jonathan Cohen, and Jill Menze. "The Billboard Green 10." __Billboard__ 29 Mar. 2008: 16-20. Ten music acts are insisting on being environmentally friendly and are rubbing off on ethers to also be friendly to the earth. Jack Johnson just remodeled a home in California to make it into an energy conscious recording studio. He feels the investment was worth it to make a good impact for the environment. This article also talks about Jack Johnson’s “EnviroRider,” making venues to be more aware of recycling and reusing by teaching them how to be better to the earth. I liked this article because it said that there is more and more people becoming eco-friendly. The ten groups mentioned are making a great difference in the world and are really amazing people to look up to. 