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Southside johnny lyon biography sample
Southside Johnny
American musician (born 1948)
"Johnny Lyons" redirects here. For the Australian footballer, see Johnny Lyons (footballer).
Southside Johnny | |
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Southside Johnny performing in 2008 | |
| Birth name | John Lyon |
| Born | (1948-12-04) December 4, 1948 (age 76) Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, blues, blue-eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1970–2024 |
| 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 retired singer-songwriter who fronted the 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] He is a member of the Ne