Bruce Johnston
Bruce Johnston Bruce Johnston live in 2012 Background information Birth name Benjamin Baldwin Born (1942-06-27) June 27, 1942 (age 72) Peoria, IL Origin Los Angeles Genres Rock and roll, baroque pop, Surf rock, Psychedelic Rock, Disco Occupation(s) Musician, singer, songwriter Instruments Bass guitar, keyboards synthesizers, vocals, saxophone, guitar Years active 1957-present Associated acts The Beach Boys, California Music, The Gamblers, The Rip Chords, Bruce & Terry, Pink Floyd, Eric Carmen, Elton John Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin on June 27, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer best known as a member of the Beach Boys. He joined the band for live performances in 1965, but then became a contributing member on subsequent albums. 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".