Wednesday, April 12, 2017

J. Geils, Dead at 71 (And belated Good bye to Don Rickles)

This is a shame.  Guitarist J. Geils of the eponymous "J. Geils Band" has died at the age of 71. CNN:
Police came to Geils' home for a well-being check, police Chief Donald Palma said. The 71-year-old was found unresponsive and was declared dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the death as a standard procedure. Foul play was not suspected and a preliminary investigation suggests Geils died of natural causes, Palma said.











I didn't make time to publish a post on the late, great Don Rickles who died last week. He was the Godfather of Insult Comedy. 

The J. Geils band was fantastic. Their ability to invent and reinvent themselves and continue being relevant to music over several decades is a testament to their talent and to their wide range of musical accomplishments and contributions.

Rest in peace  "J".  And Don. Thanks for the memories - they will live on.

"Freeze Frame":   Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is the ONLY music video with an appearance by Mister Potato Head as some sort of therapist or psychiatrist. And he writes the word "Memories" on a notepad.

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