Geils on guitar, Danny Klein on bass, and Richard Salwitz (now known as Magic Dick) on harmonica. The group started in 1967 as an acoustic blues trio that included J. But, they bounced back bigger than ever with advent of MTV and a number of video-friendly records that included Love Stinks, Freeze Frame, and the massive hit, "Centerfold." Next up is "Southside Shuffle," followed by the band's hit at the time, "Musta Got Lost." The band keeps rocking, track after track with classics such as "So Sharp," "Detroit Breakdown," "Lookin' For A Love," "Give It To Me" and ending with "First I Look At The Purse." After this period, the band did go through a lull, both creatively and commercially. Opening with "Love-Itis" the energy onstage is blistering and never stops. This show, recorded in 1975 while the band was promoting their sixth studio album, Hot Line, came shortly after the band had their first big Top 40 hit, "Must Have Got Lost." Like this live set, the album was mix of classic rock and R&B covers and original songs, written mainly by keyboardist Seth Justman and vocalist Peter Wolf. By the time the original line-up splintered in 1983, they had scored a number of hit albums and singles, and were known as one of the hardest working live acts in the world. Geils Band was, indeed, the hottest live band in America. dates, such as the Fillmore East and West, the Electric Factory, and Detroit's Cobo Hall, cemented the rumor that the J. They were quickly signed by Atlantic Records in 1970, and a series of strategic U.S. Geils Band exploded like a flaming meteorite when they emerged in 1969 out of the thriving Boston club scene. Geils - guitar Danny Klein - bass Stephen Jo Bladd - drums, vocals Peter Wolf - vocals Seth Justman - keyboards Magic Dick - harmonica J.
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