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Warpy

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30. One of the best live bands out there

Tue Apr 11, 2017, 09:29 PM

Apr 2017

and the closest thing to a house band at the old Boston Tea Party on Berkeley Street, playing there often during the early days.

And yes, I do vaguely remember Snoopy & the Sopwith Camels and ye gawds, that dates me.

That J. Geils himself was in need of wellness checks saddens me. Getting old is horrible.

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J. Geils found dead in Massachusetts home [View all] Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 OP

... shenmue Apr 2017 #1

Voted for them last Rock n Roll Hall of fame contest voteearlyvoteoften Apr 2017 #2

I was in a Banana Records store in California in the 70s... Miles Archer Apr 2017 #3

"Full House" is an excellent album. Midnight Writer Apr 2017 #5

It is a SPECTACULAR album! Personally, I'd rank it the best live Rock album. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #28

Saw them in 1973 and the place was just Rockin along with Mason Proffit turbinetree Apr 2017 #52

Saw them in 2012 and 2014, but both times without J. Geils himself. Still awesome! WinkyDink Apr 2017 #60

Mason Proffit had a song that was and still amazing turbinetree Apr 2017 #69

Oh brilliant, Miles! "Manager's Picks" - genius! Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #16

Rip Mr. Geils. Thanks for the tunes. Glimmer of Hope Apr 2017 #4

Wow. BumRushDaShow Apr 2017 #6

I was in Worcester at the same time. This is sad. Squinch Apr 2017 #21

Saw them many times in the early '70's jpak Apr 2017 #7

Damn! Love Stinks. Botany Apr 2017 #8

That's the first J Geils song I ever heard. progressoid Apr 2017 #57

Aw. RIP. DarthDem Apr 2017 #9

This was my favorite J. Geils song: kentuck Apr 2017 #10

This is wooba gooba with the green teeth, let me in! ornotna Apr 2017 #38

mine too MrPurple Apr 2017 #39

My all time fav of theirs as well !! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2017 #44

☹️ BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2017 #11

Ouch colsohlibgal Apr 2017 #12

Rest in Peace, Sir. madinmaryland Apr 2017 #13

Saw them in the early 70s opening for ELP Scalded Nun Apr 2017 #14

Aw, man. Rock steady, good sir. Damn. Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #15

K&R... spanone Apr 2017 #17

Bummer Hayduke Bomgarte Apr 2017 #18

J Geils Fuckin' A! That's what the banner read when I saw them in the 70's. Great show! redwitch Apr 2017 #19

Just reminded Hubby of this concert years ago. redwitch Apr 2017 #23

Oh, no! Squinch Apr 2017 #20

Oohhhh! 2naSalit Apr 2017 #22

My favorites too! redwitch Apr 2017 #24

I also like... 2naSalit Apr 2017 #25

Ah garage bands! redwitch Apr 2017 #26

Peter Wolf (lead singer) and David Lynch were college roommates. J Geils was awesome and yet anneboleyn Apr 2017 #27

Not Clear On Where You're Going Anne ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #63

They just inducted Yes, ELO, and Journey THIS YEAR. Locrian Apr 2017 #64

Well, I Was Hoping That ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #66

but... hurple Apr 2017 #67

Nooo! ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #29

One of the best live bands out there Warpy Apr 2017 #30

Ah man. I played the heck out of Centerfold. I still like it and it sure brings back memories. skylucy Apr 2017 #31

Rest in peace J. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #32

You love her, but she loves him, he loves someone else, you just can't win.... aikoaiko Apr 2017 #33

Rock'N'Roll heaven, Man. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #34

The memories. Eugene Apr 2017 #35

Saw them once in the early seventies ornotna Apr 2017 #36

Bloodshot Bob Loblaw Apr 2017 #37

Additionally, Bob Loblaw Apr 2017 #41

Yep. blue neen Apr 2017 #46

I just left the grocery store. While I was in the check-out they played Freeze Frame LeftInTX Apr 2017 #40

Well, to be fair, Peter Wolf is still alive. johnp3907 Apr 2017 #43

And speaking of Peter Wolf and grocery stores melman Apr 2017 #45

Duane Allman once called J Geils his favorite band world wide wally Apr 2017 #42

J.Geils Band yuiyoshida Apr 2017 #47

Thanks for this one! kentuck Apr 2017 #54

(ain't nothin' but a) house party behind the pearly gates tonight. malchickiwick Apr 2017 #48

I nominated Love Stinks BigmanPigman Apr 2017 #49

Saw them in Indianapolis on the freeze-frame tour sobenji Apr 2017 #50

They opened their Centerfield tour at UMaine when I was there. bluedigger Apr 2017 #51

Thanks for the great music, J. R.I.P. peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #53

wow - I quoted him just last week here on DU... BadGimp Apr 2017 #55

RIP burrowowl Apr 2017 #56

Aw crap. calimary Apr 2017 #58

Love stinks.......... SergeStorms Apr 2017 #59

Representin' Detroit (their second hometown) 7wo7rees Apr 2017 #61

Damn orangecrush Apr 2017 #62

RIP J. Geils. lark Apr 2017 #65

Why keep me cold, when it's so warm inside? Martin Eden Apr 2017 #68

RIP to one of my favorites. Great band. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #70

J Geils. barbtries Apr 2017 #71

long live bora13 Apr 2017 #72