RIP J. Geils

• Apr 12, 2017

• #1

notnksnemor

The Great and Powerful Oz

My first concert at the Lakeland Civic Center.
J. Geils Band with Wet Willy opening.
1973, '74 or '75 (that time period is kind of a blur).
Here's to you John:

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #2

cramer

Senior Member

RIP J Geils

My favorite album was Full House.
They went commercial for a retirement plan with Freeze Frame

Bet that show with Wet Willie opening was a blast

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #3

fish hawk

Bass Master

RIP but his music sucked

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #4

mark-7mag

Useless Billy Director of transpotation

fish hawk said:

RIP but his music sucked

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Yes, yes it did

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #5

cramer

Senior Member

My computer sucks - or I would share some of their 70's music
Hard Drivin' Man
First I look at the Purse
Whammer Jammer

These guys rocked, but did not make the money until they went commercial, then walked away

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #6

jbird1

Senior Member

I lobbied for Love Stinks to be our wedding song but the Mrs. wasn't having it.

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #7

notnksnemor

The Great and Powerful Oz

fish hawk said:

RIP but his music sucked

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mark-7mag said:

Yes, yes it did

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In what way?

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #8

Broken Tine

Senior Member

I had no idea their debut album came out in 1970.

Am I allowed to post a link to a playlist? (...rolling the dice)

Here is that first album:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94gOvpr5yt2l7tbTpaQXwgZB7sCJz1Dl

 

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• Apr 12, 2017

• #9

marknga

GONetwork Member

RIP

Most everyone is familiar with their commercial success but there early stuff was smoking. They were probably one of the best live blues rock bands in the early 70's. ( before my time)

Hate to keep losing these guys.
But the music does live on.

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #10

specialk

Senior Member

he was 71 years old?.....oh lord I'm getting old fast.......

 

• Apr 12, 2017

• #11

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red neck richie

Senior Member

My blood runs cold hearing this news. And yes my memory has just been sold. Sorry I couldn't resist. RIP.

 

• Apr 13, 2017

• #12

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kingfish

Senior Member

With out a doubt, one of the best/funnest live shows I've ever been to. Their concerts were so much better than their music. I didn't even want to go at first, but let me tell you it was an absolute throw down. Just lost Banner Thomas too (original Molly Hatchett member). Going to be a rough year again for musicians.

 

• Apr 16, 2017

• #13

hipster dufus

Senior Member

i grew up i boston, j geils was popular there before the silly stuff they did in the 80S. rip. saw them at the old boston garden when i was just a pup. heck of a show.blues rock. freeze frame was the begiining of the end, still have an lp of theirs.