Southside Johnny

Southside Johnny
Southside Johnny performing in 2008
Southside Johnny performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameJohn Lyon
Born (1948-12-04) December 4, 1948 (age 75)
Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresRock, blues, blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1970–present
LabelsEpic Records, Mercury Records, Leroy Records, Mirage Records
WebsiteSouthsideJohnny.com

John Lyon (born December 4, 1948),[1] known professionally as Southside Johnny, is an American singer-songwriter who usually fronts his band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.

Southside Johnny has long been considered the Grandfather of "the New Jersey Sound." Jon Bon Jovi has acknowledged Southside Johnny as his "reason for singing."[2]

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "[Southside Johnny] Artist Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  2. ^ "N.J. Rock & Pop Hall: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes". NJ.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.