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Jun 27, 1942 Peoria, Illinois, United States 81 years old
American singer, musician
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About Bruce Johnston
- Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer best known as a member of the Beach Boys.
- In 1965, Johnston joined the band for live performances, filling in for the group's co-founder Brian Wilson, who had quit touring in order to spend more time in the studio.
- Johnston then became a contributing member on subsequent albums. His songs for the Beach Boys include "Tears in the Morning" (1970), "Deirdre" (1970), and "Disney Girls (1957)" (1971).
- He served as a producer for the Beach Boys albums L.A.
- (Light Album) (1979) and Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980).
- Johnston is also known for his early 1960s collaborations with Terry Melcher as Bruce & Terry and with the surf band the Rip Chords, as well as composing the 1975 Barry Manilow song "I Write the Songs".
- He continues to tour as a member of the Beach Boys alongside band co-founder Mike Love.
