Bruce Johnston was born on June 27, 1942

Bruce Johnston was born as Benjamin Baldwin on June 27th of 1942. He was adopted.

Johnston joined the Beach Boys in April of 1965.

Johnston is most well known being a member of the Beach Boys and for writing the song "I Write the Songs" in 1975 which became a #1 hit for Barry Manilow in 1976.

While some members of the Beach Boys didn't seem to understand the direction of chief Beach Boy Brian Wilson with the Pet Sounds album. Johnston was a big supporter of the album and of Wilson's more artistic song writing. Johnston even flew to England to play Pet Sounds for John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles before it was released. McCartney in particular was blown away by the album.

Johnston also wrote some Beach Boys material including the song "Disney Girls (1957)" which was on the Beach Boys 1971 album Surf's Up.

Johnston is still a member of the touring version of the Beach Boys.

Interview with Bruce Johnston and Mike Love (also a member of the Beach Boys)




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