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80. The J. Geils Band

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80. The J. Geils Band

Although the J. Geils Band appeared as an overnight success in the early 80’s, they were anything but. After delivering a series of albums throughout the 1970’s that delivered a few minor hits, the J. Geils band found a good following in the North East but could not translate the energy of their live act to studio recordings or to the radio. When they did hit it big, they broke up shortly after, thus raising the question whether the overall body of work is Hall worthy. With two recent nominations and a perceived love from Jann Wenner, they could find themselves in.

 

Should the J. Geils Band be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 86.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Previous Rank: 2011: #232
    2012: #196
    2013: #152
    2014: #114
    2015: #103
    2016: #99
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1996
  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Boston, MA)
  • Why they will get in: They were nominated five times, so there is a large group of influential people who want them in.
  • Why they won't get in: They are 0 for 5.  That means the voters don't share the sentiment.
  • Nominated in: 2005, 2006, 2011, 2017 &  2018
  • Essential Albums: Bloodshot (1973)
    Blow Your Face Off (1976)
    Love Stinks (1980)
    Freeze Frame (1981)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Give it to Me (From Bloodshot, 1973)
    Come Back (From Love Stinks, 1980)
    Love Stinks (From Love Stinks, 1980)\
    Centerfold (From Freeze Frame, 1981)
    Rage in the Cage (From Freeze Frame, 1981)

Should the J. Geils Band be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 86.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.2%
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