J. Geils
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| J. Geils | |
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 Geils performing in concert |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Geils |
| Also known as | J. Geils |
| Born | February 20, 1946 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 |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Flying V, Fender Stratocaster | |
John Geils (born February 20, 1946, New York City, New York)[1] 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.[citation needed]
Since 1982, Geils has resided in Groton, Massachusetts. The town honored him by proclaiming "Jay Geils Day" on December 1, 2009.[2]
[edit] Selected discography
- Jay Geils Plays Jazz (Francesca Records) 2003[3]
- Jay Geils, Gerry Beaudoin and the Kings of Strings, featuring Aaron Weinstein (Arbors Records)[4]
- Jay Geils Toe Tappin' Jazz (North Star Music) 2009
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Ware, Susan (October 21, 2004). "Fame still calls J. Geils". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2004/10/21/fame_still_calls_j_geils/. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
- ^ Marotta, Michael (November 29, 2009). "Mass. to celebrate Jay Geils Day". The Boston Herald: p. 36.
- ^ "Rock stinks? No, but for Geils, jazz and blues smell sweeter". The Eagle-Tribune. July 7, 2006. http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_188153837. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
- ^ Taylor, Sarah (July 9, 2006). "Veteran rocker returns to his first love -- jazz". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/07/09/veteran_rocker_returns_to_his_first_love____jazz/. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
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