"Johnny Lyons" redirects here. For the Australian footballer, see Johnny Lyons (footballer).
Southside Johnny
Southside Johnny performing in 2008
Background information
Birth name
John Lyon
Born
(1948-12-04) December 4, 1948 (age 75) 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
Musical artist
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.
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Nothing at All", both Steinman creations. Weinberg also recorded with SouthsideJohnny and the Asbury Jukes, Gary U.S. Bonds, Ian Hunter and Carole King....
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