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John Warren Geils Jr., better known as J. Geils, the guitarist of the the J. Geils Band, was found dead in his home in Groton, Massachusetts Tuesday. He was 71. Rolling Stone has confirmed Geils' death. According to Groton Police, "a preliminary investigation indicates that Geils died of natural causes."
RIP. I always enjoyed the bouncy music of his band. Just the other day the radio played "Centerfold", a marvelous song (if I recall, it was also a good music video).
This is such sad news. The J Geils Band is criminally underrated. They are most famous for their poppy 80's music, but their stuff from the 70's is awesome classic rock with a lot of blues and Motown influence. They are also one of the greatest live rock bands of all time. I live in the Detroit area which was sort of their second home, so I think I've had more exposure to them then people in parts of the country that aren't Detroit or Boston.
RIP. I always enjoyed the bouncy music of his band. Just the other day the radio played "Centerfold", a marvelous song (if I recall, it was also a good music video).
1. The Cars
2. The Eagles
3. Earth, Wind, and Fire
4. Peter Frampton
5. Billy Joel
6. Little Feat
7. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
8. Bob Seger
9. Van Halen
10. Yes
What should I listen to to get a good feel for the band beyond "Centerfold" and "Love Stinks"?
I don't dislike those songs, but from what I'm reading, they have a pretty good legacy beyond those two songs.
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