J. Geils

John Geils, Rock Star, Car Guy, dies at 71.

That (as well as love) stinks.

Ohhh man. That is a bummer.

Before I clicked and found out he was dead, thou had successfully planted centerfold as an ear worm.

Na na nanana... Rip.

Damn, I just saw him at LRP a year ago. He was driving this:

Damn.

Saw this and read the obit on Rolling Stone. I had no idea that his eponymous band dated back to 1967 and that he was 71. Talk about a plugger... start your band in '67, and keep at it until you have your first commercial hit in 1980? That takes dedication and tenacity.

RIP

In reply to EvanR:

"Bloodshot" came out in 1973 and was a top-10 record. They had a lot of hit songs before 1980.

Dang. I guess his blood runs cold now.

Whammer Jammer. RIP.

Yea, total bummer. My brother and I were fans.

EastCoastMojo wrote: Dang. I guess his blood runs cold now.

Let's hope his memory doesn't get sold.

Growing up in the Boston area meant that you were by default a fan of his work. You can't turn on the radio or go to a music venue around here without seeing his influence. Add to the fact that he was a car guy... it sucks.

I definitely remember JGB from my college days in the early 70s.

No anchovies please......RIP

His music always seemed like it was ripe for modern remakes. I guess that is more likely now.