From the age of 16 on, I brought my guitar everywhere. I just fell in love with learning the guitar, and I wanted to learn songs and chords, and that led to wanting to start a band, and to wanting… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share Image
I grew up in Orange County, California, all over the beaches of San Clemente and that area. — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
One Christmas, I just begged my parents like "I want to try to surf on a real board instead of these boogie boards and… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
That was like the best start I could've had, the best way I could've started in the music scene. I owe [Jack Johnson] a… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
Before I actually got a hard surfboard at the age of 10, like a real board, I was always just trying to stand up… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
[Jack Johnson] became a superstar and started his own record label, and then he made and produced my first record, he co-wrote the songs… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
[Jack Johnson] really helped me make the record, put it out, and then let me tour with him for two years. He really helped… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
[Jack Johnson]gave me my whole start in music, which was the coolest thing ever. — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
I just try to enjoy the moment and enjoy what's happening. I mean, I want to be conscious of what's going on around me,… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
Nobody in my family ever surfed, but they would always bring me to the beach. — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
Through my surfing, I met all my friends that helped me out in the music world, and so that's kind of how it all… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
My wife really pushed me in that direction, to write my own songs and start singing, so I think having the whole family thing… — Donavon Frankenreiter Copy Share
