J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top!

Foxhound · 08-01-2022, 12:13 PM

Which band do you like better? Why?

J. Geils Band

ZZ Top

dr wu · 08-01-2022, 12:39 PM

TBH I like both equally so I flipped a coin and ZZ Top won.

dwill123 · 08-01-2022, 04:07 PM

I like ZZ Top just a little more than the J. Geils Band.

triptych · 08-02-2022, 01:47 PM

Top is .....tops !!!!

Buckeye Randy · 08-03-2022, 01:02 AM

I've seen both live and there is no comparison, J Geils wins.

Good match-up, cult status bands in the '70's known for great live shows.

ZZ Top was certainly the leader in Texas blues/rock in the '70's and they were well respected. In the '80's, a subtle change started that culminated with the release of Eliminator in '83. Gone were the dirty Texas blues and in were synths, drum machines and shiny videos for MTV. Many articles have documented how Billy Gibbons orchestrated this calculated business move. The result was massive popularity and new fans that loved fuzzy guitars and a red hot rod. This album was a launching point for a new career.

I remember seeing ZZ Top in the late '80's and was not impressed with either: A) all the off stage musicians that were not in view...or B) all the prerecorded music being used.

J Geils Band never lost integrity. Their finale with Peter Wolf was '81's Freeze-Frame which was more pop and less bluesy than previous releases. That album upon further listening has just as many edgy tracks as it does radio friendly tracks. The thing for me, they didn't overhaul the band's history to produce one of the biggest selling albums of the era.

CrazyConnie · 08-03-2022, 07:04 AM

ZZ Top for me

Darth Pazuzu · 08-04-2022, 02:57 PM

Purely a personal choice, but I prefer ZZ Top.

Don't get me wrong, the J. Geils Band is pretty good too. (Although I must confess to being less familiar with their catalogue overall...)

True story: Back when I was a wee lad of no more than 5 or 6, I had ZZ Top's first two albums and the very first J. Geils! (My dad used to work for a classic rock station and my parents provided me with a lot of interesting and cool stuff on vinyl!)

Foxhound · 08-07-2022, 10:00 PM

J. Geils Band for me. I just like their music better.

View Poll Results: Which band do you prefer?
J. Geils Band	3	33.33%
ZZ Top	6	66.67%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

08-01-2022, 12:13 PM	#1
Foxhound Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: French Quarter, New Orléans Posts: 9,661 Gameroom cash: $43460 Give Thanks: 675 Thanked 444 Times in 394 Posts	J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! Which band do you like better? Why? J. Geils Band ZZ Top __________________ The top rock 'n roll animal on this side of the tracks!

08-01-2022, 12:39 PM	#2
dr wu Dr Prog Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Indiana , US Posts: 1,585 My Mood: Gameroom cash: $7863 Give Thanks: 244 Thanked 390 Times in 299 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! TBH I like both equally so I flipped a coin and ZZ Top won.

08-01-2022, 04:07 PM	#3
dwill123 Classic Rocker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 4,461 Gameroom cash: $6041 Give Thanks: 0 Thanked 327 Times in 263 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! I like ZZ Top just a little more than the J. Geils Band. __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand binary and those that don't.

08-02-2022, 01:47 PM	#4
triptych Classic Rocker Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Australia Posts: 1,422 Gameroom cash: $5030 Give Thanks: 562 Thanked 380 Times in 322 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! Top is .....tops !!!!

08-03-2022, 01:02 AM	#5
Buckeye Randy Classic Rocker Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Rock n Roll Capital Posts: 29 Gameroom cash: $698 Give Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! I've seen both live and there is no comparison, J Geils wins. Good match-up, cult status bands in the '70's known for great live shows. ZZ Top was certainly the leader in Texas blues/rock in the '70's and they were well respected. In the '80's, a subtle change started that culminated with the release of Eliminator in '83. Gone were the dirty Texas blues and in were synths, drum machines and shiny videos for MTV. Many articles have documented how Billy Gibbons orchestrated this calculated business move. The result was massive popularity and new fans that loved fuzzy guitars and a red hot rod. This album was a launching point for a new career. I remember seeing ZZ Top in the late '80's and was not impressed with either: A) all the off stage musicians that were not in view...or B) all the prerecorded music being used. J Geils Band never lost integrity. Their finale with Peter Wolf was '81's Freeze-Frame which was more pop and less bluesy than previous releases. That album upon further listening has just as many edgy tracks as it does radio friendly tracks. The thing for me, they didn't overhaul the band's history to produce one of the biggest selling albums of the era. __________________ Billy, Don't Be A Porter

08-03-2022, 07:04 AM	#6
CrazyConnie Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 19,042 My Mood: Gameroom cash: $83161 Give Thanks: 160 Thanked 417 Times in 398 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! ZZ Top for me

08-04-2022, 02:57 PM	#7
Darth Pazuzu Classic Rocker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Duluth, MN, USA Posts: 5,824 Gameroom cash: $20974 Give Thanks: 3 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! Purely a personal choice, but I prefer ZZ Top. Don't get me wrong, the J. Geils Band is pretty good too. (Although I must confess to being less familiar with their catalogue overall...) True story: Back when I was a wee lad of no more than 5 or 6, I had ZZ Top's first two albums and the very first J. Geils! (My dad used to work for a classic rock station and my parents provided me with a lot of interesting and cool stuff on vinyl!)

08-07-2022, 10:00 PM	#8
Foxhound Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: French Quarter, New Orléans Posts: 9,661 Gameroom cash: $43460 Give Thanks: 675 Thanked 444 Times in 394 Posts	Re: J. Geils Band vs. ZZ Top! J. Geils Band for me. I just like their music better. __________________ The top rock 'n roll animal on this side of the tracks!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate View Forum Leaders Search Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read