John W. Geils Jr. (born February 20, 1946, New York City, New York) popularly known as J. Geils, is an American blues-rock lead guitarist, singer and founder of The J. Geils Band; he has also recorded with several jazz musicians. Born in New York, he grew up in Far Hills, New Jersey where he graduated from Bernards High School. He moved to Massachusetts in 1964 and studied engineering at Northeastern University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Since 1982, Geils has resided in Groton, Massachusetts. The town honored him by proclaiming "Jay Geils Day" on December 1, 2009.
After the band broke up, Geils founded KTR Motosports in Carlisle, Massachusetts to service vintage sports cars. He sold the company in 1996 but still remains active with the company.
Selected discography:
- J. Geils Plays Jazz (Francesca Records) 2003
- J. Geils, Gerry Beaudoin and the Kings of Strings, featuring Aaron Weinstein (Arbors Records)
- J. Geils Toe Tappin' Jazz (North Star Music) 2009
Background Information:
Birth Name:
John W. Geils Jr.
Also known as:
J. Geils
Born:
(1946-02-20) February 20, 1946 (age 67)
New York City, New York United States
Genres:
Rock, blues & jazz
Instruments:
Vocals & Guitar
Years active:
1971–present
Labels:
Arbors Records
Associated Acts:
The J. Geils Band, Bluestime, New Guitar Summit, Kings Of Strings, The Installers
Notable Instruments:
Gibson Flying V
Fender Stratocaster
Gibson Les Paul Standard
The Key Members of the American rock band The J. Geils Band:
Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz (born May 13, 1945) is an American musician, and the harmonica player for The J. Geils Band. In addition to the harmonica, Salwitz plays the trumpet (the first instrument he learned) and saxophone.
Seth Justman (born January 27, 1951, Washington, D.C.) is the keyboard player for the U.S. rock band, The J. Geils Band. He co-wrote many of the band's songs with singer Peter Wolf, and took sole songwriting credits for the band's biggest international hit, "Centerfold" (#1 for six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100). Justman also became the band's main vocalist once Wolf left the J. Geils Band in 1983 until the band's first break-up in 1985.
Peter Wolf (born Peter W. Blankfield; March 7, 1946) is an American rhythm and blues, soul and rock and roll musician, best known as the lead vocalist for The J. Geils Band from 1967 to 1983; and for a successful solo career with writing partner Will Jennings.
John W. Geils Jr. (born February 20, 1946, New York City, New York) popularly known as J. Geils, is an American blues-rock lead guitarist, singer and founder of The J. Geils Band.
J. Geils and Peter Wolf
Well once again a big time rock & roll star from my teenage days is still hanging I there playing his music well into his late 60’s and most likely his 70’s. Jay Geils has touched the hearts of many rock & blues-rock lovers and since has developed his guitar skills in the jazz genre expanding his musical repertoire. It continues to inspire me in my journey back into music.
the next artist on my “Hot List” is is an American blues-rock guitarist, originally hailed as a child prodigy. Eric Gales (aka Raw Dawg) originally comes from Memphis, Tennessee.
Eric Gale
Until next time, remember to help “Support LIVE Music”.
MUSICIAN by Night
GOD Save “The Blues”
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