[Lyle O]

Saw them here in Detroit in the '70s, then saw them here again a few years ago. They played with the same unbelievable energy, nearly 40 years later. They were from Boston, but Detroit was a kind of adopted home for them, and the love and respect was mutual. Geils himself was not showy, but he could lay down some great licks and knew how to run a great band; everyone always had a great time. A very sad day, as another great one is gone. Unfortunately, the pace of this sort of news will only accelerate going forward, as these icons are gettin' up there. Rest easy.