Playing For Change Continues to Inspire

Wednesday January 25, 2012

From American Songwriter

With A New Tour, Playing For Change Continues To Inspire
By: Jessica Adkins

Music producer Mark Johnson was walking the streets of Santa Monica, California when he heard a voice that changed his life. Johnson had recorded legends like Jackson Browne and Paul Simon, but that day it was the voice of street performer Roger Ridley, singing “Stand by Me,” that stopped him in his tracks. He now remembers it as the greatest voice he’s ever heard.

“I was a few blocks away from him but I ran over to watch his performance. He just had so much soul and perseverance in his voice,” says Johnson. The music producer went on to ask the man why he was playing on the street, when he had such an outstanding voice.

“’Cause, man, I’m in the joy business,” Ridley replied. “I come out to bring joy to the people.”

From then on, Mark Johnson made it his mission to unite diverse musicians from around the globe, to bring cultures together in joy and harmony. Thus, Playing For Change was born.

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