5 Jersey Shore Legends Who Are Still Rockin’ It Live!

Some on this list came up with Springsteen. Others followed him or maybe were even inspired by him. While some played to a young Jon Bon Jovi, others, maybe were like me and shelled out big 80's bucks to take big 80's haired girls to go see him up at the Byrne. Either way, this list isn't about Bruce or Jon. It's about the hard-workin' musicians playing for decades here. Those that got it done and are still getting it done, in some form or another at the Jersey Shore clubs.

I think you will fondly remember all of the names on this list. In one way or another, they have made their mark on the Jersey Shore music scene forever with their talent. While they may have never reached the worldwide superstar heights of the other two guys, these fellows have a tried and true following that has blessed them with success and sellouts for decades now. One has played with the biggest band in the world. Another has parlayed his success into a showcase of other musical talents on the shore. While still another has taken his passion in skill in a different field and merged it with his music all for the most worthy of causes. There is one that may have the greatest cover band in the world, and another that has the "other" Jersey Anthem.

So here we go, with a nod to the likes of Ms. Nicole Atkins, and the others who are in the prime of their careers. We see you, and we thank you, as today we celebrate the ones who got it started for you. The true sound of the Jersey Shore!

Special Thanks to my dear friend and fellow rocker Robin Thompson of Omni Media Group for giving me the idea for this story!! 

The man responsible for Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes is arguably as big a legend at the shore as his predecessor Springsteen. Oh, and the same can be said about "We're Havin' A Party", compared to "Born To Run".

He's played guitar with them all. A 20-year member of the Jukes. He's toured with Springsteen and Bon Jovi and done countless tribute albums and tours from the Beatles to Tom Petty.

He has performed rock, soul, and country. Written music for others. Had a hugely successful band, Lord Gunner that began in 1974, and quickly became the house band at the Stone Pony, and a proving ground for every up-and-coming Jersey Shore musician. Oh, and earlier this year he celebrated 20 years as co-owner of the renowned Wonder Bar in Asbury!

He's a modern-day Renaissance Man. Super successful restaurant owner. College athlete. Musical Director of the Rockefeller Tree Lighting, and of course the mind-heart, and soul behind Holiday Express, who for the past 30 years has helped those less fortunate with the gift of music.

His Father was a band leader and he taught himself to play multiple instruments. Brian Kirk has a knack for finding some of the best musicians around to come to play with him and "The Jirks". Their Sunday shows on the rocks at Donovan's are the stuff of Jersey Shore legend, and his Holiday shows make dreams come true for so many in need.