Live Albums By The J Geils Band
The J Geils Band were an exceptional rock group heavily influenced by the blues, R&B and soul.
They came from Boston but they became extremely popular in Detroit and recorded at least part of all three of their live albums in MIchigan.
The J Geils Band became best known in the early 80s for songs like Centerfold and Love Stinks (memorably featured in the romantic comedy The Wedding Singer). While their music at this time stood out from the dross around it, their best time had already passed.
The band consisted of the following from the late 60s to when their singer Peter Wolf left in 1983.
J. Geils – guitar
Peter Wolf – vocals
Magic Dick – harmonica, trumpet, harmonium
Seth Justman – keyboard, vocals
Danny Klein – bass
Stephen Bladd – percussion, drums, vocals
While the band broke up in 1985, they have reformed several times since then. Outside of the J Geils Band, singer Peter Wolf has been active recording studio albums.
Studio Albums By The J Geils Band
It’s useful to see the timing of the studio albums before looking in detail at the live albums.
1970 – The J. Geils Band
1971 – The Morning After
1973 – Bloodshot
1973 – Ladies Invited
1974 – Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle
1975 – Hotline
1977 – Monkey Island
1978 – Sanctuary
1980 – Love Stinks
1981 – Freeze Frame
1984 – You’re Gettin’ Even While I’m Gettin’ Odd
Live Albums By The J Geils Band
1972 – Full House
1975 – Blow Your Face Out
1982 – Showtime
Showtime reflects more of their rock than R&B phase but still has plenty to commend it.
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Showtime is the third live album to be released by the J Geils Band.
It was recorded at The Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, Michigan in September 1982 and quickly released in November 1982.
By this stage, the band were moving away from their home base of blues and R&B to incorporate a classic rock feel to the material. The single Centrefold was a #1 in the USA and a #3 in the UK.
The J Geils Band have recorded some must hear live albums for anyone who likes blues rock and old style R&B.
These albums captured the essence of J Geils band much better than the studio albums.
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Blow Your Face Out is the second live album recorded by the J Geils Band and catches the group in concert at Boston Garden, Boston on November 15, 1975 and at Cobo Hall, Detroit on November 19, 1975.
As their 1972 live album, Full House showed, the J Geils Band were best experienced live.
Full House is the first live album by the J Geils Band, recorded at The Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit on April 21-22, 1972.
If you love full blooded, R&B based rock you need to hear the first two live albums by the J Geils Band – Full House and Blow Your Face Out. Both do a great job of capturing the excitement of their live shows.
