Bio::Freddie Johnson Music

BIO

Well, it's sad, but true, that I have lived a selfish, and mostly wasted, life. I say that based on the fact that any life lived in disobedience and rebellion to Christ Jesus is selfish and wasted. One of the songs on my new CD, ‘The Big House On Gold Street‘, is called ‘I Found A Real Love‘. The first line of that song say’s, "I searched for pleasure both near and far." That is a true statement.

I threw away almost everything, and everyone, that was good in my life before I discovered that the pleasures of this life are only temporary and are incapable of giving me what I wanted most of all, peace of mind. I tried so many things in my search for something that would make my life worthwhile that I wound up more confused than a termite in a yo-yo. The peace that I so desperately wanted and needed comes only from a close relationship with Christ Jesus. His love is the “real love” that I finally found.

I was born in Panama City, Florida in July of 1948. However, my family’s roots are about fifty miles north of there, in Vernon, Fl., which is in Washington County. And although I was raised in a home, and in a family, where I was taught all about Jesus, I strayed so far away from my roots that I almost didn’t make it back.

A few years ago I read that a certain man said, “Brooks become crooked from taking the path of least resistance. So do people.” That man was surely right and, when as a young man, I came to that proverbial fork-in-the-road, I, too, chose the path of least resistance. I followed that ol’ pied piper of sin down every crooked road he led me to and it almost destroyed me. In fact, it would have killed me if it had not been for my two God-fearing, blood-bought, prayin’ grandmothers. They wore their dresses long, their aprons, clean, their hair up in buns, and they spent a whole lot of time in prayer, asking the Lord to be merciful to me. It worked.

The first Person who made an impact upon my life was, of course, Jesus Christ. Over the years I had many other, and secular, musical influences. The most notable and long-lasting ones being Vern Gosdin, George Jones, Ralph Stanley, Waylon Jennings, and the Allman Brothers Band.

I learned to play guitar when I was fifteen---blame that on John Lennon and Buddy Holly---and somewhere along the way, during all the years that I was a musician, I also became a heroin addict, a criminal, and, eventually, a prisoner for many years, almost twenty-three, to be exact, in Texas and Louisiana. And even though I never physically harmed anyone during the commission of the felonies I’m responsible for, I ain't proud of the things I did. In fact, I’m downright ashamed of my past. But, you reap what you sow and the truth always comes out, sooner or later.

These days I live in Sarasota, Florida, where I'm just a simple man following a simple, Christ Jesus’ plan. I owe everything to Jesus for changing my life and saving me from hell. I also want to thank Him for making it possible for me to have recorded my new CD, 'The Big House On Gold Street'. There are thirteen original songs on the CD, all of which I wrote while I was in prison, incarcerated for crimes related to my opiate addiction, and if you visit my website at www.freddiejohnsonsmusic.com where you can sample the songs and purchase the CD, also.

Musically speaking, ‘The Big House On Gold Street’ is a little like each of the artists who influenced me. It’s country music with a ’kick’ to it. But, the lyrics are a whole 'nuther' story. They tell of God's love and mercy, and of my foolishness and self-made troubles, in a way that you probably haven't heard before. In fact, I think I'll just let the music speak for itself. Please keep me in your prayers and feel free to contact me via my website. You can request prayer there on the contact page. If you do, you will be prayed for.

If the Holy Spirit leads you to contribute to this ministry, you can do so through the PayPal donate button on the contact page. All contributions will be used to further the work Christ has called me to do.

Have a peaceful day, my brothers and sisters, and remember, His grace is sufficient.

Sincerely and in Christ’s love,

Freddie Johnson


	BIO Well, it's sad, but true, that I have lived a selfish, and mostly wasted, life. I say that based on the fact that any life lived in disobedience and rebellion to Christ Jesus is selfish and wasted. One of the songs on my new CD, ‘The Big House On Gold Street‘, is called *‘I Found A Real Love‘.* The first line of that song say’s, "I searched for pleasure both near and far." That is a true statement. I threw away almost everything, and everyone, that was good in my life before I discovered that the pleasures of this life are only temporary and are incapable of giving me what I wanted most of all, peace of mind. I tried so many things in my search for something that would make my life worthwhile that I wound up more confused than a termite in a yo-yo. The peace that I so desperately wanted and needed comes only from a close relationship with Christ Jesus. His love is the “real love” that I finally found. I was born in Panama City, Florida in July of 1948. However, my family’s roots are about fifty miles north of there, in Vernon, Fl., which is in Washington County. And although I was raised in a home, and in a family, where I was taught all about Jesus, I strayed so far away from my roots that I almost didn’t make it back. A few years ago I read that a certain man said, “Brooks become crooked from taking the path of least resistance. So do people.” That man was surely right and, when as a young man, I came to that proverbial fork-in-the-road, I, too, chose the path of least resistance. I followed that ol’ pied piper of sin down every crooked road he led me to and it almost destroyed me. In fact, it would have killed me if it had not been for my two God-fearing, blood-bought, prayin’ grandmothers. They wore their dresses long, their aprons, clean, their hair up in buns, and they spent a whole lot of time in prayer, asking the Lord to be merciful to me. It worked. The first Person who made an impact upon my life was, of course, Jesus Christ. Over the years I had many other, and secular, musical influences. The most notable and long-lasting ones being Vern Gosdin, George Jones, Ralph Stanley, Waylon Jennings, and the Allman Brothers Band. I learned to play guitar when I was fifteen---blame that on John Lennon and Buddy Holly---and somewhere along the way, during all the years that I was a musician, I also became a heroin addict, a criminal, and, eventually, a prisoner for many years, almost twenty-three, to be exact, in Texas and Louisiana. And even though I never physically harmed anyone during the commission of the felonies I’m responsible for, I ain't proud of the things I did. In fact, I’m downright ashamed of my past. But, you reap what you sow and the truth always comes out, sooner or later. These days I live in Sarasota, Florida, where I'm just a simple man following a simple, Christ Jesus’ plan. I owe everything to Jesus for changing my life and saving me from hell. I also want to thank Him for making it possible for me to have recorded my new CD, 'The Big House On Gold Street'. There are thirteen original songs on the CD, all of which I wrote while I was in prison, incarcerated for crimes related to my opiate addiction, and if you visit my website at www.freddiejohnsonsmusic.com where you can sample the songs and purchase the CD, also. Musically speaking, *‘The Big House On Gold Street’* is a little like each of the artists who influenced me. It’s country music with a ’kick’ to it. But, the lyrics are a whole 'nuther' story. They tell of God's love and mercy, and of my foolishness and self-made troubles, in a way that you probably haven't heard before. In fact, I think I'll just let the music speak for itself. Please keep me in your prayers and feel free to contact me via my website. You can request prayer there on the contact page. If you do, you will be prayed for. If the Holy Spirit leads you to contribute to this ministry, you can do so through the PayPal donate button on the contact page. All contributions will be used to further the work Christ has called me to do. Have a peaceful day, my brothers and sisters, and remember, *His grace is sufficient*. Sincerely and in Christ’s love, Freddie Johnson