- The J. Geils Band is known for Fighting (2009), Hancock (2008) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003).
- They were invited to play the original Woodstock, but turned it down, reportedly saying, "Three days in the mud - who needs it?".
- The band was founded in Massachusetts in 1967, when J. Geils was attending the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They broke up in 1985, but had several reunions.
- In their younger days, they earned the name "The Jewish Rolling Stones" because of their R&B sound and their wild live shows.
- Members have included lead singer Peter Wolf and keyboardist Seth Justman.
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