Had a few hits in the 80s: Centerfold, Freeze Frame....
2007-05-31 06:14:19 · 9 answers · asked by Ray F 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
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.
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, MA (http://www.ktrmotorsports.com). 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.
On May 22, 2006, the six original members had a surprise reunion, the first time they had played together in over 20 years, at bassist Danny Klein's 60th birthday party at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston
2007-05-31 06:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the 1999 reunion, the band played various gigs, including a double bill with Aerosmith at Boston's Fenway Park. Oddly enough, Mr. Geils is now the one no longer in the group. He reportedly put a copyright on his name, therefore adding legal issues to the remaining band members playing under the name J.Geils Band.
In a way I don't blame him. Through the years I have read/heard that he never wanted to be a rock & roller, and disliked having his name "in lights".
2014-02-10 04:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jonelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been a long time since I thought about them.
I do know that their lead singer Peter Wolf (I believe) starting doing solo albums in the late 1980s. Beyond that, I don't know anything.
2007-05-31 06:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by billyrayhombre09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe they are together anymore. The lead singer, Peter Wolfe, does some duets during other shows in the Boston area. I have one of him with Springsteen.
2007-05-31 06:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Sam G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They broke up years ago, got back together for like a year. Pete Wolf was still touring last I knew. He is awesome to see in a club or small venue.
2007-05-31 06:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know But what a great party band.
2007-05-31 06:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever happened to turtlenecks?? we may never know, but it's probably best for everyone if we just move on.
2007-05-31 06:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by caramelchocolatecamilla 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who cares, the were horrible.
2007-05-31 06:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by Cabana C 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
dunno but it's weird you ask that, i JUST downloaded "Come Back" for my iPod.
2007-05-31 06:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋