In 1967, the group recruited Peter Wolf to sing and Stephen Jo Bladd on drums, under the moniker the J. In the mid '60s, Worcester, Massachusetts blues guitarist John Geils formed a blues group called Snoopy and the Sopwith Camels with Danny Klein on bass and Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz on harmonica. Geils band was best known for their 80s-pop hit "Centerfold," they formed 15 years before the release of said song. Geils Band remained a popular touring band for almost 20 years and is still remembered fondly by music fans who know them for more than a certain 1980's radio smash. The group sets a party mood, and the audience really responds. The rhythm section, comprised of drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and bassist Danny Klein, serve as the group's powerful engine room, providing a solid template for Geils, Wolf, keyboard player Seth Justman, and multi-instrumentalist Magic Dick (trumpet, saxophone, harmonica) to play off.
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Lead vocalist, the aptly named Peter Wolf, is full of personality and spirit, and he consistently engages the crowd with his quirky banter and passionate vocals. John "J." Geils' guitar work is up to his high standard, with his bluesy licks peppering the songs and really bringing them to life. From there, they keep the energy up with storming versions of "Night Time," "Just Can't Wait," and "Come Back"-all key tracks from Love Stinks. The group is at its kinetic best, as evidenced by their opener "Jus' Can't Stop Me," the last track from their tenth album, 1978's Sanctuary. The group is touring behind its 1980 release Love Stinks, an album that climbed all the way to No. The concert finds the band on the cusp of its greatest success.
Geils Band was captured on Maat the legendary Oakland Coliseum for the King Biscuit Flower Hour.
John Geils - guitars Stephen Jo Bladd - percussion, drums Seth Justman - keyboard, vocals Danny Klein - bass Magic Dick - harmonica Peter Wolf - vocals
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