Mark Johnson
Bucket Man
“As long as you're satisfied with it and it's working for you, that's all that matters.”
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By Roadtrip NationMark Johnson
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Started playing the drums when he was 10 years old.
When he was in school, his major was drafting; begged his mom to let him change it to music but she always said "no."
Went through school, got a few well-paid drafting jobs, but was always focused on his music.
One day, on his lunch break, he started busking with a local street band and realized he could make a good amount of money.
When he got laid off from his day job, he started to focus on his street performing full-time.
Says that his choice to become a street drummer made his family nervous; they thought he'd never make any money.
Believes that people only tell you you can't do something because they're unhappy with their own jobs and choices.
He refuses to "just work for 30 years and then die," says he strives to find some fun and fulfillment every single day.
Education
High School
Career
Bucket Man
I am the "original bucketman" in Chicago, the first one to start playing buckets in front of Wrigley field in 1987.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Art
Music
Being Creative
Interviewed By
Chicago - Atlanta
On the streets of Chicago, the Central route team meets Mark Johnson, a street performer also known as the Bucket Man. In Atlanta, the Southern route team interviews Patricia Janiot, Senior Anchor of CNN en Espanol. Meanwhile in Chicago, the Northern route team visits Walter Homles, former couture designer turned yoga guru.
