Southside Johnny
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"Johnny Lyons" redirects here. For the Australian footballer, see Johnny Lyons (footballer).
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.
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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 |
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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]