Martin Johnson (musician)

Martin Johnson
Johnson in 2009
Johnson in 2009
Background information
Birth nameMartin Bennett Johnson
Born (1985-09-09) September 9, 1985 (age 39)
Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2005–present
Member ofBoys Like GirlsThe Night Game
SpouseNaomi Johnson
Websitemartinjohnsonmusic.com

Martin Bennett Johnson (born September 9, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the bands Boys Like Girls and the Night Game.

He has written and produced for various artists, including Avril Lavigne, Daughtry, Jason Derulo, Christina Perri, Gavin Degraw, and Hot Chelle Rae. Johnson is credited with having several RIAA-certified multi-platinum songs ("The Other Side", "Here's to Never Growing Up", "Two Is Better Than One" (with Taylor Swift), "Love Drunk", "The Great Escape," "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home"). Songs he has written have sold over 10 million copies and he has had nine top 40 charting singles.[1]

  1. ^ "Boys Like Girls: Boys Like Girls: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-12-13.