Phish is
a band known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of
genres, and a dedicated fan base. Originating at the University of
Vermont in 1983 (with the current line-up solidifying in 1985), the
band's four members - Trey Anastasio (guitars, lead vocals), Mike Gordon (bass, vocals), Jon Fishman (drums, percussion, vacuum, vocals), and Page McConnell (keyboards,
vocals) - performed together for nearly 20 years before going on hiatus
in August 2004. They reunited in March 2009 for a series of three
consecutive concerts played in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton,
Virginia, and have since resumed performing regularly.
Phish's music blends elements of a wide variety of genres, including funk, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, folk, country, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and pop. Although the band has received little radio play or mainstream exposure, Phish has developed a large and dedicated following by word of mouth, the exchange of live recordings, and selling over 8 million albums and DVDs in the United States. Rolling Stone stated that the band helped to "...spawn a new wave of bands oriented around group improvisation and extended instrumental grooves". They remain a very popular and successful touring act.
Phish-(1986)-The White Tape
Phish-(1987)-The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday
Phish-(1988)-Junta (Disc-1)
Phish-(1988)-Junta (Disc-2)
Phish-(1990)-Lawn Boy
Phish-(1991)-A Picture of Nectar
Phish-(1993)-Rift
Phish-(1994)-Hoist
Phish-(1995)-1995-12-31 - Madison Square Garden (New York City, Ny)
Phish-(1996)-Billy Breathes
Phish-(1997)-Free (CD Single)
Phish-(1998)-The Story of The Ghost
Phish-(2000)-Farmhouse
Phish-(2001)-The Siket Disc
Phish-(2002)-Round Room
Phish-(2002)-RoundRoom Outtakes
Phish-(2002)-The Victor Disc
Phish-(2004)-Undermind
Phish-(2007)-Colorado 88
Phish-(2009)-Joy
Phish-(2009)-Party Time
Phish-(2014)-Fuego
Phish-(2016)-Big Boat
Phish-(2020)-Sigma Oasis
