Geils Band released 11 studio and three live albums. Geils Band performed some reunion shows with all original members involved.ĭuring their 17 years together, the J. Two years later, after releasing a rather unsuccessful final studio album, the band called it quits.īetween 19, the J. In 1983, Peter Wolf left the band, later citing his displeasure with the musical direction the band was heading. Radio stations and MTVR played hits like Centerfold and Freeze-Frame with regularity. While their earlier albums were heavily blues-influenced, their sound became more mainstream by the late 70s and into the 80s. J GEILS BAND Nightmares.and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle (1974 UK 9-track black and yellow. Geils Band A: Freeze-Frame B: Flamethrower: EMI America Australia: AMI-696: Apr 1982: 7' The J. Geils Band A: Freeze-Frame (Short Version) B: Freeze-Frame (Long Version) EMI America USA: SPRO-9741: Feb 1982: Promo Only 7' The J. Despite that promising start, the band is clearly starting to distance itself from its ’70s image and sound. Rounding out the band was harmonicist and saxophone player Richard “Magic Dick” Salwitz. Geils Band A: Centerfold B: Rage In The Cage: EMI America Brazil: 31C 006 86454: 1981: 7' The J. Geils Band bounced back with Nightmares, it bounces back here, busting out with handclaps and recapturing its classic sound on the first cut, Just Can’t Wait. Throughout the 1970s, their R&B-inspired playing style attracted fans of both rock and soul music.įounding members included vocalist Peter Wolf, lead guitarist John “J” Geils, bassist Danny Klein, keyboardist Seth Justman, and drummer Stephen Jo Bladd. Geils Bandįormed in 1968 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the J. You may just find yourself wanting to give them a listen if you haven’t heard them in a while. In this article, we challenged ourselves to bring you the seven greatest songs from the J. Like most bands, they had their share of ups and downs during their time together.
They received a lot of radio airplay, especially in the 80s. Geils Band has several hit songs you’ve likely sung along with many times.
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