New Jersey rock icon Southside Johnny abruptly announces retirement, immediately cancels shows [Video]

Rock icon Southside Johnny has abruptly announced that he is retiring from touring after more than five decades on the road.

The career decision comes as a result of “ongoing health issues“.

The 76-year-old rock singer, who is the frontman and co-founder of the New Jersey-based Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, revealed that he has pulled the plug on his career as a live performer.

The announcement was shared in a statement released on the band’s website and social media accounts.

Southside Johnny has abruptbly retired from live performing after five decades. (Getty)

“After a hugely successful 50-year run with his band, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, touring non-stop throughout the US and overseas, ‘Southside Johnny’ Lyon has made the decision to retire from touring in order to manage ongoing health issues,” the statement read.

The news sent shockwaves through the band’s fanbase with many taking …

Tags Social Media Community, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Monitoring, Social Media Optimization