Brad Vee Johnson – vocals aka Morpheus
Born and raised in New York City in the Bronx, He studied music at the High School for Performing Arts (FAME school) under Dorothy McDaniels and studied voice with legendary jazz singer Marie Blake. He also studied acting at HB Studios with William Hickey (Academy Award Winning Actor) an acclaimed actor coach. While living in New York he performed in many famous jazz venues such as The Vanguard and Don’t Tell Mama’s as well as performing “cabaret” styled shows at The Duplex, Elaine’s and Marie’s Crisis.
He relocated to Europe in Stockholm, Sweden after several weeks in Paris back in 1986. He continued his singing career in various musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar, Showboat, Company, Miss Saigon, The Buddy Holly Story, The Lion King) in Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Holland. He also performed in his one and only opera, The Magic Flute, under the direction renowned Swedish director Peter Oskarsson and played the minor role of Monostatos for which he received rave reviews. He also successfully started Sweden’s premiere gospel choir ONE VOICE as well as B&B Gospel Singers together American artist Beverly Glenn.
He met Maizie Williams and Sheyla Bonnick ,original members of BONEY M, in 1991 while on tour in Sweden and begin to perform with Boney M.
He also collaborated with international artists such as Laura Pausini, Grace Jones, Patti LaBelle, Bryan Adams, Vonda Shepherd, Agneta Fälskog (ABBA), Lutricia McNeal, Dr. Alban, Kee Marcello (Europe), Eagle Eye Cherry, Martha Wash and Ingrid Arthur from The Weather Girls and the legendary Mary Wilson from The Supremes to name a few.
He relocated to Romania in 2006 where he was immediately offered a record contract with Roton Records. He collaborated with Romanian DJ Raoul Rousso and recorded to house/club hits, RELEASE THE FIRE and BELIEVE IN ME. He is currently performing with Madeleine Davis’ BONEY M show as well as musical collaborations in Sweden, Germany, Hungary and Romania.
Brad met Mike back in 2006 and they played together for about 5 years.