Calvin Johnson (born November 1, 1962) is an American
guitarist,
vocalist,
songwriter,
music producer, and
disc jockey born in
Olympia, Washington, US. Known for his uniquely deep, droning singing voice, Johnson was a founding member of the bands
Cool Rays,
Beat Happening,
The Go Team,
Dub Narcotic Sound System, and
The Halo Benders. Calvin Johnson is also the founder and owner of the influential
indie label K Records, and has been cited as a major player in the beginning of the modern
independent music movement. As a prominent figure in the
Olympia music scene, he was one of the major organizers of the seminal
International Pop Underground Convention.