Southside Johnny left the stage midway through the Asbury Jukes' show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.

New Jersey rocker Southside Johnny Lyon, known as the "grandfather of the New Jersey sound," is retiring after 50 years of touring in an effort to manage "ongoing health issues." "After a hugely successful 50-year run with his band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes,

John Lyon, aka Southside Johnny, is retiring from touring. The New Jersey music legend revealed the news today on social media and canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve show at the Basie.

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