Greg Johnson (musician)
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Greg Johnson is a singer/songwriter of melodic, lyric-based pop. He has seen success both as a solo artist and writing for others. Since 2002 he has been a resident of the United States
, living in California
.
, The Wallflowers
and The Exponents
. He was also a founding member of the band, The Greg Johnson Set.
He continues to tour frequently in New Zealand, USA and Europe.
He has written and co-written several songs for Strawpeople
, and in 2005 collaborated with Russ DeSalvo
and Arnie Roman a song for New Zealand artist Amber Claire. He has also released three albums with jazz side project Bluespeak. In 2005 Irish band Grada covered his 1992 hit song "Isabelle."
Since moving to the USA Johnson has had songs placed in TV shows including The Hills, Party Of Five, Beautiful People, Highschool Reunion, Road Rules. Film placements include 2006 "50 Pills" starring Kristen Bell and John Hensley and 2007 Entry Level starring Missy Pyle.
His song "Hold Tight" was used in Episode 3731 of New Zealand soap-opera, Shortland Street
. The episode was broadcast on 14 May 2007, and was used in the wedding of characters Sarah Potts (Amanda Billing
) and TK Samuels (Benjamin Mitchell).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, living in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Music career
Over the years, he has toured with Dave DobbynDave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn, ONZM is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash...
, The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, fronted by Jakob Dylan. Formed in 1989 and originally known as The Apples, the ensemble has gone through numerous personnel changes with Dylan the only constant....
and The Exponents
The Exponents
The Exponents are a New Zealand rock group led by vocalist and songwriter Jordan Luck.Their major hits, including "Why Does Love Do This To Me", "Who Loves Who The Most", "Victoria", "I'll Say Goodbye " and "Whatever Happened To Tracey" have been taken up by successive generations of younger New...
. He was also a founding member of the band, The Greg Johnson Set.
He continues to tour frequently in New Zealand, USA and Europe.
He has written and co-written several songs for Strawpeople
Strawpeople
Strawpeople are a New Zealand band. They were created by Paul Casserly and Mark Tierney after they had met while working at the Auckland university radio station now known as 95 bFM....
, and in 2005 collaborated with Russ DeSalvo
Russ DeSalvo
Russ DeSalvo is a producer, arranger, songwriter, and guitarist.DeSalvo works with Celine Dion, Lionel Richie , Laura Pausini, and Kyle Archer .In April 2006 DeSalvo and British singer/songwriter Natascha Sohl released a single entitled "Naked," material that they wrote...
and Arnie Roman a song for New Zealand artist Amber Claire. He has also released three albums with jazz side project Bluespeak. In 2005 Irish band Grada covered his 1992 hit song "Isabelle."
Since moving to the USA Johnson has had songs placed in TV shows including The Hills, Party Of Five, Beautiful People, Highschool Reunion, Road Rules. Film placements include 2006 "50 Pills" starring Kristen Bell and John Hensley and 2007 Entry Level starring Missy Pyle.
His song "Hold Tight" was used in Episode 3731 of New Zealand soap-opera, Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. The episode was broadcast on 14 May 2007, and was used in the wedding of characters Sarah Potts (Amanda Billing
Amanda Billing
Amanda Billing is best known for her role as Doctor Sarah Potts on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-Biography:...
) and TK Samuels (Benjamin Mitchell).
Discography
- The Watertable (1991)
- Everyday Distortions (1993)
- Vine Street Stories (1995)
- Chinese Whispers (1997) Featuring the song Liberty
- Sea Breeze Motel (2000)
- The Best Yet (2001)
- The Lost EP (2003)
- Here Comes The Caviar (2004)
- Anyone Can Say GoodbyeAnyone Can Say GoodbyeAnyone Can Say Goodbye is an album by New Zealand-born recording artist Greg Johnson, released in 2006.- Track listing :# "California's Fine"# "Anyone Can Say Goodbye"# "Venom"# "Now The Sun Is Out"# "Mountains"# "Horses"# "New Car Smell"...
(2006) - 'Trouble-Shooters Manual' (2007) US only iTunes release
- 'Seven Day Cure' (2008)
- 'Secret Weapon' (2010)
Awards
- NZ Tui Top Male Vocalist 1995
- Winner APRA Silver Scroll for songwriting 1997 with the song Liberty
- NZ Tui Best Compilation Album 2003 for The Best Yet