Freedy Johnston (born Frederic John Fatzer in 1961) is an American singer-songwriter based in New York City. From Kinsley, Kansas, Johnston's songs are often about troubled loners, and cover topics like heartbreak, alienation, and disappointment. Known for his songcraft, he has been described as a "songwriter's songwriter". == Early life == Johnston was raised in the small town of Kinsley, Kansas. His interest in music was hampered by the fact that there were no record shops or music stores in... [more on Wikipedia]