Peter Wolf

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Peter Wolf Wiki Biography

Born as Peter Blankfield on the 7th March 1946 in The Bronx, New York City USA, Peter is a musician, singer and songwriter, best known to the world as the lead vocalist for the rock band J. Geils Band, with which he has released 11 studio albums.

Have you ever wondered how rich Peter Wolf is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Wolf’s net worth is as high as $8 million, an amount earned through his musical career which started in 1966.

From anearly age, Peter showed interest in the arts, and wanted to become an artist, but in the early ‘60s his life changed. He got a job as a disc jockey on Boston FM radio station WBCN, and then soon he started exploring with blues and rhythm ‘n’ blues sounds, and named himself Woofa Goofa. In the next several years, he was building a name for himself as a solo artist, and at one time lived with director David Lynch, however, Lynch kicked him out from the apartment as Peter wasn’t paying rent.

After a few years as a solo artist, he joined with Doug Slade, Joe Clark, Stephen Jo Bladd, and Paul Shapiro to start the group Hallucinations. They performed with such acts as Velvet Underground, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, however, he attended a J. Geils Blues Band concert, and soon afterwards became a part of the band in 1967. He served as band’s vocalist and front man until 1983, and worked on every album except for the last one “You’re Gettin’ Even While I’m Getting Odd”, released in 1984. Some of the albums on which Peter showed his talents include “Bloodshot” (1973), which achieved gold status in the USA, then “Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle” (1974), “Sanctuary” (1978), which achieved gold status, “Love Stinks” (1980), which became their first platinum album, and “Freeze-Frame” (1981), which achieved triple platinum status in Canada, and platinum in USA, while it also topped the US Billboard 200 chart. The constant success of the band significantly increased Peter’s net worth. The group soon disbanded after his departure, but they have reunited several times for touring since 1999, with Peter in the line-up.

After he left the group, he started his solo career, with the help of the lyricist Will Jennings; he has released eight albums so far to commercial and critical success. Some of the albums include “Lights Out” (1984), “Come As You Are” (1987), “Sleepless” (2002), “Midnight Souvenirs” (2010), and “A Cure for Loneliness” (2016), so continuing to build his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, Peter was married to famous actress Faye Dunaway from 1974 until 1979, since when he has apparently been officially single – there is no information or even rumours of a relationship..

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Peter Wolf Quick Info

Full Name Peter Wolf
Net Worth $8 Million
Date Of Birth March 7, 1946
Place Of Birth The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Musician, Disc jockey, Film Score Composer, Singer-songwriter
Education School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts
Nationality American
Spouse Faye Dunaway (m. 1974–1979)
Nicknames Peter Blankfield , Peter Blankefield , Peter W. Blankfield , the Wolfa Goofa , the Wolfa Goofa with the Green Teeth
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PeterWolfMusic
Twitter https://twitter.com/peterwolf_woofa
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecompeterwolf
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0937900/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/peter-wolf-mn0000682958
Music Groups The J. Geils Band, Jefferson Starship (Since 1984)
Movies Baby Snakes, A Place to Grow

Peter Wolf Important Facts

  • His grandmother was an actress in Yiddish theater. His father performed on the vaudeville circuit.
  • He left the J. Geils Band in 1983 after his bandmates refused to record songs he had composed with outside writers (previously he had co-written only with keyboardist/producer Seth Justman). Those songs later formed the basis for his Top 10 debut solo album, “Lights Out”. Meanwhile, the album J.Geils released without him flopped. They disbanded shortly afterwards.
  • Roomed with David Lynch in college, but Lynch kicked him out, saying he was “too weird”. Ironic, isn’t it?
  • Lead singer of former J. Geils Band.

Peter Wolf Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
This Is Us 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Life in Pieces 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Goosebumps 2015 writer: “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” Soundtrack
Ricki and the Flash 2015 writer: “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” Soundtrack
Eastbound & Down 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Goldbergs 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Grown Ups 2 2013 writer: “Give It to Me” Soundtrack
Drift 2013/II writer: “I Don’t Need You No More” Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
A Few Best Men 2011 writer: “Freeze Frame” – as Wolf Soundtrack
Hall Pass 2011 performer: “Overnight Lows”, “Always Asking For You” / writer: “Overnight Lows”, “Always Asking For You” Soundtrack
Glory Daze 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Grown Ups 2010 writer: “Come Back”, “Just Can’t Wait” Soundtrack
Late Show with David Letterman TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2010 writer – 1 episode, 2010 Soundtrack
Middle Men 2009 writer: “Freeze Frame” Soundtrack
Fighting 2009 writer: “Come On Baby” Soundtrack
Hancock 2008 writer: “Whammer Jammer” Soundtrack
Of All the Things 2008 Documentary writer: “We Built This City” Soundtrack
My Name Is Earl 2007 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Simpsons 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the 80’s 3-D 2005 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Ice Harvest 2005 performer: “Nothing But the Wheel” Soundtrack
Opie Gets Laid 2005 writer: “Love Stinks” Soundtrack
Rock ‘n’ Roll Greats: Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas 2004 Video writer: “Sara”, “We Built This City” – uncredited Soundtrack
Sleepover 2004 writer: “Freeze Frame” Soundtrack
Miracle 2004 writer: “Must Of Got Lost” Soundtrack
Crossing Jordan TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2003 writer – 1 episode, 2003 Soundtrack
Lucky Numbers 2000 writer: “Freeze-Frame” Soundtrack
Boys and Girls 2000 writer: “Love Stinks” Soundtrack
Love Stinks 1999 writer: “Love Stinks” Soundtrack
Edtv 1999 performer: “Turnin’ Pages” / writer: “Turnin’ Pages” Soundtrack
The Wedding Singer 1998 writer: “Love Stinks” Soundtrack
Mr. Wrong 1996 writer: “LOVE STINKS” – as P. Wolf Soundtrack
Fried Green Tomatoes 1991 performer: “Rooster Blues” Soundtrack
The Sure Thing 1985 performer: “Lights Out” / writer: “Lights Out” Soundtrack
The Wild Life 1984 performer: “OO-EE-DIDDLEY-BOP” Soundtrack
Grown Ups 2 2013 The Party Band Actor
Invisible Thread 1987 TV Movie Actor
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth 2006 Short Composer
Boys from Nowhere: The Story of Boston’s Garage Punk Uprising 2016 Documentary Himself – Musician Self
Late Show with David Letterman 2010 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2010 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2010 TV Movie Himself Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert 2009 TV Special Himself Self
America’s Lost Band 2009 Documentary Narrator Self
Pure ’80s DVD: Video Idols 2007 Video Himself (segment “Centerfold”) Self
Soundstage 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
John Lee Hooker: That’s My Story 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself (as Pete Wolf) Self
Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid 1986 Video documentary Himself Self
Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City 1985 Video short Himself (uncredited) Self
The War to Settle the Score 1985 TV Movie Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 1984 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Academy of TV Arts and Sciences Salute to Robert Evans 1975 TV Movie Himself – Speaker Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live 2005 TV Special documentary Himself Archive Footage