Bruce Johnston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bruce Johnston

American singer, musician

Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1942

Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, United States

Profession: composer, singer, record producer, pianist, singer-songwriter, musician, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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.