At the end of the 1960s, Southside Johnny performed with Bruce Springsteen and Steve Van Zandt in groups such as 'The Sunset Blues Band' and 'Dr Zoom & The Sonic Boom'. In the mid-1970s, Bruce Springsteen achieved world fame with 'Born to Run'. At the same time, he cast a shadow over Southside Johnny, who could not escape it until today. That is more due to bad luck with record companies than to the man's musical capabilities. His raw, fibered voice sounds, if possible, even more lived-in than Spingsteen's and his music is overflowing with inspiration. With his group 'Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes' he has built up a solid live reputation over the years. The intense, blues-tinged rock 'n' roll songs get every audience moving. The fact that he has not only collaborated with Bruce Springsteen in recent years, but also with Jon Bon Jovi, Lee Dorsey, Ronnie Spector, The Satins, The Coasters and The Drifters, is the ultimate proof of his craftsmanship. Anyone who still has doubts runs the risk of missing a wonderful show by a true soul man.
