GROTON, Mass. -- Musician J. Geils, founder of The J. Geils Band known for such peppy early 80s pop hits as "Love Stinks," ''Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold," has died in his Massachusetts home at 71.

In this Aug. 6, 2011 photo, J. Geils, left, and Peter Wolf of J.Geils Band perform at the Fleet Boston Pavilion in Boston. Musician J. Geils, founder of The J. Geils Band, died in his Massachusetts ...

GROTON, Mass. -- The musician known as J. Geils has died at 71, according to WCVB. John Warren Geils Jr. was a founding member of the group The J. Geils Band. He was found dead in his Groton, Mass.

TMZ reported that Geils' body was found in his Groton, Massachusetts, home. The Groton Police Department confirmed the news, saying officers were called to the home for a well-being check and found ...

If you still held any doubts concerning the idea that rock 'n' roll keeps you young, those doubts should not have survived Friday evening's performance by the mighty J. Geils Band at the Central Wharf ...

The blues-rock guitarist was found dead in his Massachusetts home. Police said he died of natural causes. John Geils, Guitarist Of The J. Geils Band, Dies At 71 John Geils Jr., who played guitar in ...