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His rapid fire jive was an odd match for the early days of underground fm radio, but perfect for fronting the J. Geils Band, where his energetic "pole vaulting" with microphone stands became a trademark in the live shows that were the band at its best.

Peter Wolf is out with a new CD, Midnight Souvenirs, that includes a number of new songs and a few collaborations with Merle Haggard, Neko Case and country singer Shelby Lynn.

Pete Blankfield from the Bronx has had a long career in Rock 'n' Roll, and an unusual road took him there.

Audio: BBC, PRI & WBUR's Here & Now 4/2/10, Host: Robin Young.

“Midnight Souvenirs” is Peter Wolf’s first CD since his 2002 release “Sleepers,” which Rolling Stone magazine called “”a superb work of soulfulness and delicacy…one of the greatest albums of all-time.” You can see how Wolf brought his new work to life in the following behind-the-scenes films.