Martha Johnson (singer)
| Martha Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1950 |
| Genres | New wave, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Associated acts | Martha and the Muffins |
| Website | http://www.marthaandthemuffins.com |
Martha Johnson (born December 18, 1950) is a Canadian pop singer, keyboardist and songwriter. She is best known as the vocalist of the 1980s new wave band Martha and the Muffins.
Johnson was born in Toronto, Ontario.
Johnson worked in Toronto as a medical receptionist. She started her career playing the organ with a cover band, "Oh Those Pants". She then was part of a Toronto band, the Doncasters, in the early 1970s. Johnson joined David Millar, Mark and Tim Gane, and Carl Finkle to form the band Martha and the Muffins in 1977. The band, later known as M + M, released an international hit single with "Echo Beach", with Johnson as lead singer. In 1985 she and her husband and bandmate, Mark Gane, were presented with a CASBY award for their production work with the group.
Johnson also released a solo children's album, Songs from the Treehouse, in 1997, for which she won the Juno Award for Best Children's Album at the Juno Awards of 1997.
In 2001 Johnson was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, but continues to perform and to raise awareness in her shows. In 2013 Johnson recorded an album called "Solo One" with a portion of the proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
In 2016 Johnson participates in the Rock Steady boxing program, which promotes fitness in those living with Parkinson's disease.
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