This page will contain wikis about J. Geils Band, as they become available.J. Geils BandThe J. Geils Band was a very popular rock and roll band, playing to large arena crowds in the United States in the 1970s before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s. They are perhaps best known for the single "Centerfold", an international hit in 1982. The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s with guitarist J. Geils, bassist Danny Klein and harpist Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and singer Peter Wolf, both from Boston. The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist and the group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970. Discography
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The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist and the group signed to
Atlantic Records in 1970. They are perhaps best known for the single "Centerfold", an international hit in 1982. On December 3, 2004, she received an honorary doctorate degree from Berklee College of Music. Geils Band was a very popular rock and roll band, playing to large arena crowds in the United States in the 1970s before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s. In September 2004 her 25 year old son Damien Patrick Holland was arrested on charges of murder in the first degree. The J. Her legacy as a soul icon is indisputable. You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd (1984). Khan's career has been gratifying in terms of record sales, but she continues to record and expand musically. Showtime! (1982). A few years later, Khan released her hip-hop based hit, I Feel for You, written by Prince, which launched her recording career back into full gear. Freeze Frame (1981). In 1978, launched her smash hit: I'm Every Woman. Love Stinks (1980). Throughout the 1970's and early 1980's, the band had a number of R&B hits including Ain't Nobody, Do You Love What You Feel?, and Everlasting Love. Geils Band (1979). Khan first came to the attention of the music world as the singer of the funk band Rufus in the mid-1970s and with the help of Stevie Wonder, broke into both the pop and R&B charts in 1974 with the hit Tell Me Something Good. Best of the J. Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is the stage name of American singer Yvette Marie Stevens. Sanctuary (1978). 2004 ClassiKhan. Monkey Island (1977). 1998 Come 2 My House. Blow Your Face Out (1976). 1996 Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan. Hotline (1975). 1992 The Woman I Am. Nightmares...and Other Tales From the Vinyl Jungle (1974). 1988 C.K. Ladies Invited (1973). 1986 Destiny. Bloodshot (1973). 1984 I Feel for You. "Live" Full House (1972). 1982 Chaka Khan. The Morning After (1971). 1982 Echoes of an Era. Geils Band (1970). 1981 What Cha' Gonna Do for Me?. The J. 1980 Naughty. 1978 Chaka. 1983 Live: Stompin' at the Savoy. 1981 Camouflage. 1979 Masterjam. 1978 Street Player. 1977 Ask Rufus. 1975 Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. 1974 Rufusized. 1974 Rags to Rufus. 1973 Rufus. |