Southside Johnny | |
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 Southside Johnny performing in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Lyon |
| Born | December 4, 1948 Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, blues, blue-eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | Epic Records, Mercury Records, Leroy Records, Mirage Records |
| Website | SouthsideJohnny.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]
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "[Southside Johnny] Artist Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- ^ "N.J. Rock & Pop Hall: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes". NJ.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.