Keith, a former Marine, plays for tips as he struggles with temporary homelessness.
Author: Shauni Lyles (Digital Content Producer)
Published: 4:15 PM PDT June 3, 2021
Updated: 4:45 PM PDT June 3, 2021
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — His name is Keith Johnson and you may have seen him playing his trumpet on the streets in San Diego.
Keith, a former Marine, plays for tips as he struggles with temporary homelessness. News 8’s photojournalist, Erik Swanson, saw Keith playing his trumpet on the street and decided to stop and hear his story.
Keith said he enjoys seeing different faces as people drive by and thanks everyone who takes the time to stop and help him out.