The J.Geils Band
The Original Line-up on the cover of their debut album
Background information
Origin	Worcester, Massachusetts
Genre(s)	Rock, Blues rock
Years active	1967–1986, 1999, 2006
Label(s)	Atlantic Records
Website	jgeils.com
Members
J. Geils Danny Klein Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz Stephen Jo Bladd Peter Wolf Seth Justman

The J. Geils Band was an American rock band formed in 1967 in Worcester, Massachusetts, that had a successful R&B-influenced blues rock sound in the 1970s, before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s, which brought them MTV airplay and their 1982 international hit single "Centerfold". Cover for album The J. Geils Band by J. Geils Band. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Worcester County Settled 1673 Incorporated 1684 Government  - Type Council-manager also known as Plan E  - City Manager Michael V. OBrien  - Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes  - City Council Dennis L. Irish Michael C. Perotto Joseph M. Petty Gary Rosen Kathleen... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Blues-rock is a hybrid musical genre combining elements of the blues with rock and roll, with an emphasis on the electric guitar. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... John Geils (born February 20, 1946), popularly known as J. Geils or Jay Geils, was the blues-rock lead guitarist, singer and founder of the J. Geils Band, he has also recorded with several jazz musicians. ... Richard Magic Dick Salwitz was the harmonica player for The J. Geils Band. ... For the Austrian-born composer, producer, songwriter and arranger, see Peter Wolf (producer). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Worcester County Settled 1673 Incorporated 1684 Government  - Type Council-manager also known as Plan E  - City Manager Michael V. OBrien  - Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes  - City Council Dennis L. Irish Michael C. Perotto Joseph M. Petty Gary Rosen Kathleen... For other uses, see Rhythm and blues (disambiguation). ... Blues-rock is a hybrid musical genre combining elements of the blues with rock and roll, with an emphasis on the electric guitar. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Centerfold was the biggest hit for The J. Geils Band. ...

Career

The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s, with singer and guitarist John Geils. (born 20 February 1946, in New York), bassist Danny Klein (Dr. Funk) and harpist Richard Salwitz (stage name Magic Dick). It has been suggested that Unplugged be merged into this article or section. ... “Blues music” redirects here. ... Trio is generally used in any of the following ways: Three musicians playing the same or different musical instrument. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... John Geils (born February 20, 1946), popularly known as J. Geils or Jay Geils, was the blues-rock lead guitarist, singer and founder of the J. Geils Band, he has also recorded with several jazz musicians. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Harmonica A harmonica is a free reed musical wind instrument (also known, among other things, as a mouth organ or mouth harp, Hobo Harp, French harp, tin sandwich, lickin stick, blues harp, simply harp, or Mississippi saxophone), having multiple, variably-tuned brass... Richard Magic Dick Salwitz was the harmonica player for The J. Geils Band. ...

A common myth that John Geils' name is Jerome stems from one concert where lead singer of the J. Geils Band, shouted "Play it Jerome!!" before one of Geils' solos.

The band formed under the name Snoopy and the Sopwith Camels, while Geils was attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute for a couple of semesters. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and fast-talking ex-disc jockey singer Peter Wolf, born Peter Blankenfeld, both from Boston. The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist. The group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970. For the American rapper, see Snoop Dogg. ... The Sopwith Camel Scout was a British World War I single-seat fighter aircraft that was famous for its maneuverability. ... Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private university located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the United States. ... A drummer in Action A drummer is a person who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... For the Austrian-born composer, producer, songwriter and arranger, see Peter Wolf (producer). ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ...

Although from Boston, the band had always considered Detroit their second home because of their enormous popularity there. All three of their live albums were recorded in Detroit at various venues.

The J. Geils Band first received FM radio airplay with the live single "First I Look at the Purse", then had several hit singles in the 1970s, the most successful of which was "Must of Got Lost" (1974). Later in the 1970s, the band signed with EMI America Records. FM radio is a broadcast technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. ... Airplay is a technical term used in the radio industry to state how frequently a song is being played on a radio station. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ... EMI America Records was started in 1978 by EMI as a second US label next to Capitol Records. ...

On August 17, 1971, at a show in Boston Commons, The Allman Brothers Band named The J. Geils Band as their favorite local band. The Allman Brothers Band is a band from Macon, Georgia, labeled by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the principal architects of Southern rock. ...

After their initial commercial successes the group seemed destined to be nothing more than a first-rate party band, until the release of the under-appreciated Monkey Island (1977), followed by the more conventional Sanctuary (1978).

The group's commercial fortunes improved in the early 1980s, first with the humorous Love Stinks, then with their success with the Freeze Frame album which included "Centerfold" (#1 for six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100) and then the title cut (#4). Love Stinks is an episode of the animated television show Tiny Toon Adventures. ... Freeze Frame is the twelfth album by American rock band The J. Geils Band, released in 1981 (see 1981 in music). ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Wolf left the group in 1983 over artistic disagreements.

The band went on to record one more album of new material, You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd, after Wolf left. He was not replaced, and Seth Justman took over most of the vocal duties. The album produced only one single — "Concealed Weapons", a song about breasts — and was not a success. The band toured in support of the album but never again recorded anything new. Youre Gettin Even While Im Gettin Odd is the fourteenth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music). ...

The group was not reunited with Wolf until 1999, and subsequently broke up again when ticket sales proved extremely disappointing. Wolf continues to tour with his own backup band, and the rest of the Geils band makes occasional appearances.

Since the semi-retirement of the band, Geils has been restoring sports cars in Massachusetts and started the legendary performance shop, KTR European Motorsports in Ayer, Massachusetts. ^[1]. In 1992, he joined his old bandmate Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz to form the band "Bluestime", which released two records: the self-titled "Bluestime" (1994) and "Little Car Blues" (1996) on Rounder Records. It is believed the band is currently in hiatus.^[2] 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Middlesex County Settled 1668 Incorporated 1871 Government  - Type Open town meeting Area  - Town  9. ... Richard Magic Dick Salwitz was the harmonica player for The J. Geils Band. ... Rounder Records, originally of Cambridge, Massachusetts but now based in Burlington, is an independent record label founded in 1970 by Ken Irwin, Bill Nowlin and Marian Leighton-Levy, while all three were still university students. ...

On May 22, 2006, the six original members had a surprise reunion, at bassist Danny Klein's 60th birthday party at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston. is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

• The J. Geils Band (1970) #195 US
• The Morning After (1971) #64 US
• "Live" Full House (1972) #54 US
• Bloodshot (1973) #10 US
• Ladies Invited (1973) #51 US
• Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle (1974) #26 US
• Hotline (1975) #36 US
• Blow Your Face Out (1976) #40 US
• Monkey Island (1977) #51 US
• Sanctuary (1978) #49 US
• Best of the J. Geils Band (1979) #129 US
• Love Stinks (1980) #18 US
• Freeze Frame (1981) #1 US, #12 UK
• Showtime! (1982) #23 US
• You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd (1984) #80 US
• Flashback (1986)
• Anthology: Houseparty (1993)

The J. Geils Band is the self-titled debut album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music). ... The Morning After is the second album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1971 (see 1971 in music). ... Live Full House is the third album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1972 (see 1972 in music). ... Bloodshot is the fourth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). ... Ladies Invited is the fifth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). ... Nightmares. ... Hotline is the seventh album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music). ... Blow Your Face Out is the eighth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... Monkey Island is the ninth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... Sanctuary is the tenth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Best of the J. Geils Band is the first Best Of album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ... Love Stinks is an episode of the animated television show Tiny Toon Adventures. ... Freeze Frame is the twelfth album by American rock band The J. Geils Band, released in 1981 (see 1981 in music). ... Showtime! is the thirteenth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). ... Youre Gettin Even While Im Gettin Odd is the fourteenth album by American rock band J. Geils Band, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music). ... Flashback is a studio album released by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. ...

Singles

• "First I look at the Purse (Live)" (1971) #1 AOR US
• "Looking For A Love" (1971) #39 US
• "Did You No Wrong" (1973) #1 AOR US
• "Give It To Me" (1973) #30 US
• "(Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party" (1973) #2 AOR
• "Make Up Your Mind" (1973) #98 US
• "Detroit Breakdown" (1974) #7 AOR US
• "Must Of Got Lost" (1974) #12 US
• "Love-itus" (1975) #1 AOR US
• "Where Did Our Love Go" (1976) #68 US
• "You're The Only One" (1977) #83 US
• "Surrender" (1971) #5 AOR US
• "One Last Kiss" (1978) #35 US
• "Take It Back" (1979) #67 US
• "Sanctuary" (1979) #9 AOR US
• "Come Back" (1980) #32 US
• "Love Stinks" (1980) #38 US
• "Just Can't Wait" (1980) #78 US
• "Night Time" (1980) #5 AOR US
• "Centerfold" (1981) #1 US - 6 weeks; #3 UK
• "Freeze Frame" (1982) #4 US, #27 UK
• "Angel In Blue" (1982) #40 US, #55 UK
• "Flamethrower" (1982) #5 AOR US
• "I Do" (1982) #24 US
• "Land Of A Thousand Dances" (1983) #60 US
• "Concealed Weapons" (1984) #63 US
• "Fright Night" (1985) #91 US

External links

• www.jgeils.com
• Funkyjudge.Net - J.Geils Memorabilia
• 1000Dances - J.Geils Recordings Database
• Geils Files
• Artistfacts

References