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      • Jack Johnson (born March 31, 1878, Galveston, Texas, U.S.—died June 10, 1946, Raleigh, N.C.) was an American boxer who was the first African American to become heavyweight champion. He is considered by many boxing observers to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
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    Johnson credits his songwriting influences as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, Otis Redding, G. Love and Special Sauce, Ben Harper, Sublime, the Beatles, Bob Marley, Neil Young, and A Tribe Called Quest. [18] Johnson names Jimi Hendrix as his all-time favorite guitarist. [19]

  4. www.biography.com › athletes › jack-johnsonJack Johnson - Record, Family & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Boxer Jack Johnson was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1878. In 1908 he became the first African American to win the world heavyweight crown when he knocked out the reigning champ, Tommy Burns.

  5. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › jack-hodyJack Johnson - Famous People in the World

    May 18, 2017 · Jack Johnson is a record breaking American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Although a former athlete, Jack became a popular musician with the song ‘Rodeo Clowns’ in 1999. His music career is centred around ‘soft rock’ and ‘acoustic’ genres.

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    The singer-songwriter from the North Shore of Oahu was a prolific Pipeline surfer dreaming of going pro. But a wipeout kept Jack Johnson on dry land, playing guitar and making movies.

  8. www.britannica.com › biography › Jack-JohnsonJack Johnson | Biography, Record, Pardon, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 10, 2024 · Jack Johnson (born March 31, 1878, Galveston, Texas, U.S.—died June 10, 1946, Raleigh, N.C.) was an American boxer who was the first African American to become heavyweight champion. He is considered by many boxing observers to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

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  9. www.ringtv.com › 120099-100-years-since-jack100 years since Jack Johnson made history - The Ring

    Jack Johnson won the heavyweight title almost 40 years ahead of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line in Major League Baseball. He seemed to take great delight in enraging white America at the time with his accomplishments.

  10. www.abc.net.au › listen › doublejJack Johnson on 20 years of fame, and the woman who has ...

    Jul 19, 2022 · Jack Johnson is one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in roots music, with over 25 million record sales and a sound that has been a cornerstone of one of the 2000s most prominent musical movements. Yet even global superstars aren't immune from a little procrastination.