An Exclusive Interview with Surfer and Musician Jack Johnson

Cyrus Saatsaz
Jul 21, 2017 · 11 min read
Cyrus Saatsaz with Jack Johnson. Photo by Cyrus Saatsaz

The ascension of Jack Johnson from competitive surfer to one of the most popular musicians in the world is quite remarkable.

Johnson grew up on the North Shore of Hawaii and started as a competitive surfer, entering contests in his teenage years. From there he went to college at UC Santa Barbara, earning a Bachelor’s degree in film and making surf movies. It…

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Cyrus Saatsaz

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Award winning journalist and author covering surfing, dogs, and travel, with the occasional Golden State Warriors story. These are some of my interviews.

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