J. Geils Band

Peter Wolf has been spending a lot of time lately looking both forward and backward.

J. Geils was found dead in his home in Groton, Mass., at the age of 71.

No matter how you feel about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, there's no denying the excitement of witnessing former bandmates back onstage at the ceremony.

Not to be confused with Peter Wolf (who's best known as the lead vocalist for the J. Geils Band from 1967 to 1983 and for a few reunions since then), J. Geils was born John Geils on February 20, 1946 in New York city.   Geils is the lead guitarist, singer and founder of the J. Geils Band.