Crush 40

Crush 40 is a Japanese-American hard rock duo formed in 1997, consisting of Sega composer/guitarist Jun Senoue and American vocalist Johnny Gioeli. The band wrote and performed most of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game soundtracks of the 2000s, including songs like "Open Your Heart" and "Live & Learn". In 2026/2027 Crush 40 is running its first-ever full-scale live tour, "Speed of Sound", announced as the band's final tour.